ITHACA COLLEGE
Advisor: Juan M. Arroyo (316 Muller, x4-3969) jarroyo@ithaca.edu
MODEL UNITED NATIONS APPLICATION
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Name: _________________________________
Ithaca Telephone Number: _________________
Local Address: __________________________
Major (s): ______________________________
Cumulative G.P.A.: ______________________
Spring status: Full or Part Time?
Year at I.C.: ____________________
E-mail: ________________________
Home Town: ___________________
Minor (s): ______________________
G.P.A. in Major: _________________
Number of Spring credits: _________
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Related Courses: _________________________
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Campus Activities: _______________________
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Previous Experience with Model United Nations, Other Simulations: ___________________
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Experience with Public Speaking, Performance: ___________________________________
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Languages, Travel, Other Cross-cultural Experiences: _______________________________
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Do you anticipate any potential conflict with the events scheduled for November 4-8, Nov. 12-15,
or the Harvard simulation, scheduled for February 11-14, 2016 ? If so, explain.
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How did you first hear about Ithaca College’s Model United Nations team? _____________
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Fall, 2015
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Why are you interested in participating in this year’s Model United Nations? ___________
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What can you contribute to Ithaca College’s Model United Nations team? _____________
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a. Which nation(s) would you most like to portray this year? Why? ____________________
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b. Which nation(s) would you least prefer? Why? __________________________________
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In what ways do you see the United Nations as effective in the world today? Explain: ____
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In what ways is the United Nations ineffective? Explain: ___________________________
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Is there anything else we should know about you? _________________________________
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15. Please staple a short typed writing sample to your application form. In a maximum of 200 words, identify a prominent
issue in current events (this can be a domestic or international issue), take a stand and defend your position on this. We are
looking for your ability to write analytically and persuasively, so do take the time to formulate your argument.
PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION by email to jarroyo@ithaca.edu or slide application and
4 additional copies to Muller 316 by
BY 3:00 P.M., Monday, SEPTEMBER 14, 2014.
ALSO: PLEASE BE SURE TO SIGN UP FOR A PANEL INTERVIEW
WHICH IS POSTED ON THE OFFICE DOOR: 316 MULLER.