What is Model United Nations? It is an extra-curricular activity in which students typically role play delegates to the United Nations and simulate UN committees. This activity takes place at MUN conferences, which are usually organized by a college MUN club. The Shark MUN delegation consisted of 45 students representing three countries in their debates. At Georgia Tech, the students debated nearly 40 topics while representing the United Kingdom, India, and Denmark. Some of the topics of debate included Combatting Bioterrorism, Protecting Civilians in High Conflict Areas, Reducing CO2 Emissions in Aviation, Human Rights Violations Against Indigenous People, and Predictive Technologies for Natural Disasters.
This was Mackenzie's first conference but probably not her last. She plans to attend the University of Miami MUN conference in the spring. While in Atlanta Mackenzie did have some time for sightseeing including a visit to the Georgia Aquarium. Mackenzie's cousin Kayla (who lives in downtown Atlanta) was even able to join her for dinner one night.
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