WHAT IS THE MODEL
UN?
It is the opportunity to present
& collaborate with 5,000 students from around the world on international
issues that affect all people. Students in the shoes of ambassadors from a UN
member state to negotiate with allies and adversaries to resolve conflicts
& promote international cooperation.
LSC-NH takes a delegation to New York City every spring to
participation in this global conference.
The college takes care of all expenses and students are required to do
extensive research & writing regarding the issues of the member state that
we are assigned. Issues that are
addressed are
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Illicit trade
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Cyber warfare
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Biological weapons
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Intellectual properties
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Microcredit
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Economic development
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Human trafficking
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Organized crime
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Right of indigenous peoples
APPLICATION PROCESS:
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Must have 3.00 GPA
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Two letters of reference from professors,
supervisor/manager, commanding officer
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Writing sample (college level) or answer this
question “Discuss the relevance of the UN in the current global political
environment.”
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Submit completed application packet to Diana
Cooley – A264B on or before October 25, 2013, delegation will be formed and
announced on October 31, 2013 and extensive preparation for the conference
begins in the spring semester.
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We depart for NYC on Saturday, April 12, 2014
and return on Friday, April 18, 2014
