Model UN: Voices, Votes & Global Affairs

What do ending hunger, fair elections, clean oceans, good schools and KPop Demon Hunters have to do with global peace? Health, law, science, education and culture are all ways that people and the planet are interconnected — and common interests like these are the foundation of the United Nations, the largest intergovernmental body in the world.

In this course, you’ll explore the inner workings of the United Nations, and you’ll learn about the astonishing range of histories and cultures around the globe. On the final day of this course, we’ll hold a Model UN event — and you’ll be assigned to serve as a country’s delegate. You’ll get to practice diplomacy and real-world debate skills as you negotiate and collaborate to pass a resolution about a pertinent issue in global affairs.

What You’ll Learn

• Why the field of international studies matters
• The history of modern global politics and how it affects us today
• How to debate and negotiate on behalf of an organization
• Research skills you can use to stay informed about international relations

Who Should Register

This course is for incoming sixth to eighth graders. Students should have a high level of English language proficiency.

More Information

This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus. You’ll need regular access to a laptop. If you can’t bring one, we have a limited number of laptops for students with demonstrated need. You’ll have the opportunity to request one during registration.

There’s a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more.

Jun 29–Jul 10, 2026 1B no class on July 3	Day Mon–Fri	Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $700
	Instructor Daisy Fernandez	Waitlist

Jul 13–Jul 24, 2026 2B	Day Mon–Fri	Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
	Location UW Seattle	Cost $780
	Refund Deadline June 1, 2026	Waitlist