MUN 101: 7-Part Webinar Series
Every 2 weeks on Tuesdays • April 7, 2026 • 5:00 PM MST
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Empowering Youth Through Diplomacy
The MUN Academy is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of global leaders through high-quality Model United Nations education and experiential learning.
Our Mission
Building Bridges, Not Walls
Model United Nations has been one of the most effective educational tools for teaching students about international relations, diplomacy, and the inner workings of the United Nations since the founding of the UN in 1945.
At MUN Academy, we take this tradition further. We provide structured, expert-led programs that help high school students develop critical skills: public speaking, research, negotiation, persuasive writing, and leadership — all within the framework of addressing real-world global challenges.
Our programs are aligned with the principles of the United Nations Charter and the Sustainable Development Goals, ensuring students engage with the most important issues facing our world today.
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Our Values
What We Stand For
Global Citizenship
We believe every student can make a difference on the world stage. MUN builds the awareness and empathy needed to be a responsible global citizen.
Excellence in Education
Our programs are designed to challenge students intellectually while providing a supportive and engaging learning environment.
Inclusive Community
We welcome students of all backgrounds and experience levels. Diversity of perspectives strengthens our simulations and our community.
Collaborative Leadership
True leadership means working with others. Our delegates learn to build coalitions, negotiate, and find common ground.
What is Model United Nations?
Model United Nations (MUN) is an academic simulation of the United Nations and other multilateral bodies where students step into the shoes of diplomats to debate current global issues. Students research countries, assume the role of ambassadors, and engage in committee sessions to draft and negotiate resolutions.
MUN develops essential 21st-century skills including public speaking, research and analysis, persuasive writing, conflict resolution, and cross-cultural communication. These are skills that universities and employers value highly.
Thousands of high schools across the United States participate in MUN, and our programs are designed to help students get the most out of this transformative experience — whether they're attending their first conference or competing at the national level.
Our Partners
Who We Are
MUN Academy
MUN Academy is a premier educational platform dedicated to providing high-quality Model United Nations training and programs. We specialize in intensive summer camps, masterclasses, and school-based programs that develop students' diplomatic skills, public speaking abilities, and global awareness.
Our expert-led programs combine traditional MUN simulations with modern crisis committees, preparing students for competitive conferences and collegiate-level debate while fostering the next generation of global leaders.
Rhetorica
Rhetorica offers beginner to advanced Model United Nations training programs, online masterclasses and 1-on-1 coaching. Founded by four experienced MUN professionals with a combined 25+ years in the field, their programs go beyond traditional lectures, offering interactive workshops that teach practical debating, diplomacy, and public speaking skills — all designed to prepare students for college, careers, and beyond.
Open to students of all levels, Rhetorica makes high-quality MUN education accessible and engaging, bringing the expertise of award-winning delegates and conference leaders directly to you.
Expert Faculty
Meet the Coaches
Boston University's top MUN competitors and leaders — now coaching the next generation.
Amerah Abderrazzaq
Head Delegate Alumni, Boston University
Amerah is a senior at Boston University pursuing a double-major in Economics and International Relations. She started MUN her freshman year of high school and has been competing for seven years across a variety of committees. Amerah served as Head Delegate of BU's Competitive MUN team, leading them to a #5 World Division ranking.
Former Head Delegate · BU #5 World Division
Senthil Meyyappan
Georgetown Law · Political Science & IR, BU
Senthil is a first-year law student at Georgetown University Law Center, recently graduated from Boston University. Involved in MUN for over a decade, he captained BU's team to #4 in the World Division and served on BosMUN Secretariat for three consecutive years.
Captain · BU #4 World Division · Georgetown Law
Sid Chakravarthy
President, BU International Affairs Association
Born and raised in Dubai, Sid is a rising senior at Boston University majoring in Economics and Mathematics with minors in Data Science, IR, and Public Policy. He serves as President of the BU International Affairs Association and has competed in 50+ international debate tournaments, coaching 1000+ students globally. He is also a TEDx speaker.
World Schools Debate · TEDx Speaker · 1000+ Students Coached
Mason Carlucci
Former Secretary-General, BosMUN XXIV
Mason is a senior at Boston University studying Data Science and Business Administration. He competed in 13 crisis and specialized committees earning nine awards, and served as Secretary-General of BosMUN XXIV, welcoming 2,500+ high school students and advisors to Boston. He also served as Assistant Head Delegate directing crisis training.
Secretary-General · BosMUN XXIV · Crisis Specialist
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For Teachers
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