As an Advisor, where should we start in preparing for MMUN?

The very first thing you should do is check out our website. This is a great source of information that covers everything from the topics of each committee to the rules and regulations for the conference.

You should also register with Kelsi Steele [kelsi.steele@umontana.edu]. She will need the number of students you expect. You can always request additional countries. The countries assigned to a school should be filled before the request for additional countries is made.
Kelsi will provide you with the countries your school has. Each country will have four or five student slots. Assigning your students will allow them to begin researching their country. Students should begin studying the basic information about their country. The CIA World Fact Book is a great way to start.

When you have assigned students their country and committee, the students should begin to look for statements, news articles, and government policies of their country regarding the issues to be discussed in their committee.

The first step to a student’s success at Model United Nations is to have an understanding of the country they represent and how it relates to the global community.