Participation

Training and preparation

You review materials, research assigned topics, and attend preparation sessions that introduce the conference format and provide guided practice.

Sessions include structured guidance from the faculty advisor, helping you understand expectations and develop the skills needed for participation.

Working as part of a small delegation

You prepare individually and with other CGE students. Work completed on your own contributes to group sessions, where ideas are discussed, refined, and practiced together.

Participation involves steady engagement over several months, not just one-time attendance.

Participating in the conference

You attend the JUEMUN conference as part of the CGE delegation, representing an assigned country.

During the conference, you draw on the research, preparation, and practice completed during the preparation period to participate in structured discussions, negotiations, and drafting activities.

Specific preparation details are shared with selected students once the delegation is confirmed.

What Participation Involves

If you join the CGE Model United Nations delegation, you take part in a preparation process leading up to participation in a Model United Nations conference.

Who Can Apply?

This initiative is open to College of Global Engagement undergraduate students. If you are a 2nd to 4th year CGE student, you are eligible to apply. No prior experience with Model United Nations, international relations, or political studies is needed.

If you apply, you should be prepared to:

take part in preparation activities
participate actively in discussions and group work
attend preparation sessions and the conference

You do not need:

specialist subject knowledge
high confidence at the time of application

Students with a wide range of academic interests and future plans are encouraged to apply.

Schedule

Students submit a written application in the first round. Shortlisted applicants are invited to a second round and take part in a short interview. Successful applicants are notified at the end of March.

Applications

February to March

Preparation begins with an introductory meeting at the end of April. After that, delegates work together to prepare for the conference through topic research, discussion practice, and structured guidance to support readiness.

Preparation

April to July

Delegates participate in the Japan University English Model United Nations (JUEMUN) 2026 as part of the CGE delegation.

Conference Participation

July 10–12, 2026

After the conference, delegates complete a brief wrap-up or reflection activity to conclude the program.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

July

Is This Right for You?

This initiative may be a good fit if you are someone who:

is interested in global or social issues and wants to explore them beyond the classroom
wants to practice discussion, collaboration, and decision-making in an English academic setting
is looking for a structured academic activity that connects to what you are already learning at university
is willing to prepare regularly and participate actively in group discussions
want to challenge yourself by participating in an English-language academic activity, even if you are still building confidence

You do not need to be a politics major, nor do you need to be confident or experienced from the start. Students with a wide range of academic interests and career plans are encouraged to consider applying.

If you are unsure whether this initiative is right for you, you are welcome to ask questions before submitting an application.