Austin College received two of eight Outstanding Delegation awards given at the conference closing. Those closing ceremonies are always tense moments for the AC students, who recognize that they have quite a tradition to uphold. Austin College has earned at least one outstanding rating each year for the past 17 years. The NMUN experience allows students to gain tremendous knowledge about the world as delegations must learn not only about the country they represent, but also the positions of other countries for purposes of negotiation and committee work. They also must hone skills in public speaking, rules of diplomacy and procedure, and written communication.
Students soon discover that all of their learning experiences come together at the competition.
During my Austin College education I have learned how to assess, analyze and react instantly. In debate on the open floor you don't have time to stop and consider your opinions. You have to be ready to articulate your ideas concisely and succinctly. By the time we get to New York we have digested so much information and considered so many questions that we are more than prepared for debate and rapid decision making. The experience impacts much more than the academic.