In MUN Conferences and school training sessions,
students incarnate representatives of different countries (delegates) in a
specific forum of the United Nations Organisation: a general assembly, the
Security Council, etc. They have to debate on a precise topic, giving their own
solutions, but in the same time being careful to respect the foreign policy
of the country they represent.
It means that they must deliver speeches and
statements in a limited time, in front of an unknown audience, and be ready to improvise
answers to tricky questions. This requests courage and self-confidence, as well
as excellent preparatory research and acute analysis.
Now, if you think about famous (political) leaders
like Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr, or even Adolf Hitler, what do
they have in common? They all spoke in
such a way that they captivated their audience, generating enthusiasm for the
ideas that they explained. As well, they convinced their auditors that they could
develop a better future for them.
Therefore, regarding this aspect of “leadership” (to
master the art of public speaking, debate ideas, and find common solutions),
MUN is definitively helping students.
A good speech should follow the four “Cs” rule: it has
to be clear, concrete, convincing, and concise.
If you are interested to discover different aspects of
international events, discussing them, and thinking out of the box, then, join
our CISK MUN Club. It might also help you to join good universities around the
world.
Laure Mermoud Fernando
MUN FACULTY ADVISOR - CIS KANDY
