Vijayawada Model United Nations

07/11/2015

Hi there !

Are you ready for some real brain-storming ? Are you capable enough to face real world challenges ? Apart from your academics and field of interests, do you want to explore a better version of yourself ? You think you can make a change ? (Don't even read further if you think you can't. This one is for Challengers).

Presenting the committees of VJMUN'16 - A platform to grow, learn and make a difference.
Stay tuned for more updates !

27/10/2015

Building on VJMUN’s reputation for innovation, excitement and intense debate, this year’s conference will have 4 committees, encompassing a varied spectrum of topics spanning both space and time. These committees include a Historic Security Council, UNGA DISEC , UN HRC and the most unique committee in VJMUN’s history – The Futuristic Committee on the Colonization of Mars, 2100, determining the fate of humankind’s inevitable expansion beyond the frontiers of the Earth. At VJMUN 2016 you will find yourselves constantly stimulated through unexpected emergencies and crises, just as you would be in the real world. I sincerely hope that you will leave the conference not merely as students, but as passionate peacemakers, policymakers and leaders, with an ardent drive to improve your countries and the world at large.

See you soon !

22/10/2015

With an overwhelming response for the OC applications, our faith in leadership and re-defining education has been restored. We, now believe that this emerging capital is brimming with talents waiting to be discovered. Development is not in foundation stone, it's in the Mind.. It's in the belief that we all hold today.

Come be a part of the Organising Committee of Vijayawada's first International event.
The deadline is near !

http://goo.gl/forms/DHK0ftpa4I

This form is created with the objective to form an Organising Committee for Vijayawada Model United Nations 2016. We are looking for people with leadership qualities, analytical skills and fluent communication skills. This is a National record event and we are looking for highly capable and hard wor…

17/10/2015

One Major Question : Why should Vijayawada Have A Model United Nations ?

Click this link and I assure you that you will find answers to all your questions -
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14/10/2015

What will you get if you are a part of the OC(Organising Committee) ? (I couldn't give you nothing in return for your hardwork and sweat, so here's a surprise!)
1) A certificate by United Nations Information Center that will add to your resume
2) The heads of the committee will be given a "Certificate of Leadership" (This is exactly what top universities look for. Read Harvard's requirements - one big word - Leadership) .
3) A chance to be a part of a National record event and Vijayawada's first International conference.
4) Socialize with people internationally and gain lots of new experience and memories to cherish.
5) The contentment that will fill your soul when you see your hardwork pay off. That smile that will glimmer because you.. you worked towards an empowered society.
A BETTER YOU, A BETTER INDIA, A BETTER WORLD.

12/10/2015

Hey future leaders ,

There are 2 kinds of people - Leaders and those who lead. Now, they might sound similar but I'm afraid they are not. Leaders , are often, people in authority. People follow them because they have to. They are the rule makers and tend to make u believe what they believe.On the contrary, "People who lead" are the ones who do it out of their passion. You follow them because you want to, not because you have to. Their purpose becomes your purpose. You follow them for your ownself and this is exactly our objective.
WE ARE NOT LEADERS... We are here to lead a Change.. to lead,what I believe, can be the greatest activity in not just Vijayawada but Andhra Pradesh. And maybe, eventually, India !

We have moved from college boundaries to a city to bring out the Leader in you. After lots of planning and budget tasking, we present Vijayawada Model United Nations. A simulation that can be a world changing experience for you.

Trust me guys, It's a scary experience to take a big leap but isn't life all about challenges ? Isn't it more about how you bounce back ? We are glad to announce that this won't only be the first in Vijayawada, it's growing big. We will be setting National records as well and I look forward to a great show. Let the show begin !

Cheers !

12/10/2015

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22/09/2015

Why Model United Nations?

We believe Model United Nations is the single best activity for preparing future world leaders. Model UN introduces young people to the world’s most biggest problems in peace and security, human rights, and sustainable development — and inspires them to find global solutions. Model UN gives students a chance to learn about different countries, foreign policies, and most importantly to critically think about issues from multiple perspectives and points of view different than their own.

We believe that Model UN teaches students much needed 21st century skills. Students learn how to research, write, speak, and negotiate. Students get the opportunity to lead their peers and organize large-scale conferences. These are skills that colleges look for and that employers value. But most importantly, these are skills that students will use throughout their lives as they grow into positions of leadership. We believe that the students who do MUN today will change the world one day.

VJMUN'16 aims at nurturing these leadership qualities and to promote diplomacy . We promise you a productive debate that will not just teach you to lead but to grow as you lead !

20/09/2015

5 Reasons to Join the Model United Nations :

1)Meet students from all over the world - A Model UN conference is a concentration of different nationalities in the same place for a few days. This contact with different perspectives and settings is very useful to help you grow at a personal level and expand your horizons.

2) Overcome your fear of public speaking
Being a diplomatic initiative, the MUN is a great setting where people can try to face their fear of public speaking. This chance to overcome a fear of public speaking is great because it supports delegates’ personal growth and triggers self-confidence. Indeed, every delegate remembers his or her first speech, the frightening sensation in the stomach, but also the satisfaction and the congratulations received at the end.

3) Become acquainted with diplomacy and international issues
Model UN conferences are diplomatic simulations. Respect and cooperation are the fundamentals of the debate. This setting allows every participant to understand how existing international bodies work and the contribution they themselves can make to help solve issues and challenges that affect our planet today.

4)Enhance your leadership skills
In order to work, the debate requires different people to fill different roles. The chairperson’s challenge is to moderate the debate to make it as much productive as possible. This means developing strong leadership skills, in order to make sure every country speaks and that the debate is fruitful and successful.

5) Enjoy yourself!
Every MUN conference organizes social events, which are an opportunity to have a good time with the people you’ve met. Traditionally, the night before the closing ceremonies of the MUN there is a fantastic disco party. It can also happen that late-arriving delegates are asked to dance in front of the whole committee. This performance normally brings a lot of enthusiasm and provides a good base for a successful debate.

20/09/2015

Conforming to the spirit of Vijayawada Model United Nations , the organizers of the conference aim to promote intellectual reasoning and professionalism by means of quality debating on global issues and policies.
Change does not take place by itself, it needs simulation and participation at some ground level and that's exactly what we plan to do. Come join us and be a part of this change.

For all the first timers , It's time to Learn the basics of Model United Nations . We hope this video helps.

A short overview of what Model UN is all about. Caucuses, Speakers Time, Points and Motions explained with a slight German accent. We are also on Facebook! V...

20/09/2015

Since, quite long, a lot of people have been asking us -"What is Vijayawada MUN ? What is the goal of having an MUN ? How will it even help us ?" So we started looking for answers. We wanted diverse opinions from experienced MUNners ! We'd like to share one of the favourite responses we've received. All those who are confused and inquisitive about what Model United Nations is all about.. Don't worry and relax back. We are coming up with answers that will not just clear your doubts , but will motivate you to be an informed global citizen !

Our favourite response -

MUN is more than an academic simulation, and the impact is strong, just subtle.
To help make my point, as I've done so many times with my team, let me tell you what I've told them:
We meet every Friday from 1pm-4:30pm, and we hangout afterwards, talking, researching, helping each other out. We spend 8 or more hours on research every week in addition to our homework, jobs, and other responsibilities. We're expanding our minds with so much knowledge. We're learning about things no one on this campus has even heard of. We go to conferences (local ones) and spend 10 or more hours discussing some of the world's problems, and trying to come up with solutions to those problems. We had the opportunity to travel to conferences in New York, D.C., Lille, Olomouc and so many other places. We are doing all of this even though we're barely 20 years old. Just think about the 10,000 other students at our campus. Think about the thousands of young people in our city, the millions in our country, and then back to the 10 of us. We 10 are doing all of this, essentially something that has no physical value and that actually consumes our life because we want to. We want to learn about our countries; we want to learn about our topics; we want to learn about the world, its problems, and its answers to many of those problems, and we want to learn to become better people so that someday we can be those people who are working hard every day to make our world a better place to live for all.
We spend so much time learning about our world and how to be better people. Of course it has an impact! On us, our friends and families, our school, world and our lives. This world needs more educated people who know how to work well with others, understand other opinions, ideas and cultures, and take action to make it a better place. That's what's happening to each and every one of you when you choose to do this "simulation". And that's the important part: you are choosing to do this. No one's forcing you, you voluntarily want to. What could be better for the world that a bunch of young people who want and are choosing to make it better?
It's hard to see this because we are young and we don't really know what the future holds, but trust me, all of this experience with MUN will have an impact in your life an on this world; this is just the beginning. :- )
(This comment is also posted on Quora)

18/09/2015

They say "Failure is a stepping stone to success." We have lived it and seen this cliche personify . A lot of hurdles and hindrances stand bold ahead but as long as we are determined and self motivated, all we've got for life is "Try me!" Vijayawada MUN will be one of it's kind and we can't wait to push, work and grow . This is how we started but we are not giving up. Wait for the sequel to know more !