Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL QUESTIONS

  • For MUN Directors, email Mr. Scott Sanders at scott.sanders@concordiahanoi.org.

    For general conference questions, email Secretary-General Lan Dinh (‘27) at lan.dinh@concordiahanoi.org.

    For committee specific questions, email your Chair.  Chairs will reach out to delegates by October 2.

  • Van Tri Golf Course

    Tho Da, Thien Loc, Hanoi, Vietnam

    9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday

  • G9-G12 students regardless of prior MUN experience.  (Committees are leveled based on experience.)

  • English only.

  • We’re unsure, but we’re preparing to host 100-150 delegates.

REGISTRATION QUESTIONS

  • Your school’s MUN Director should fill out Form 1, which can be found on this website under the “CISHMUN IV” dropdown menu as “Form 1: Pre-Registration.” 

  • VND 900,000.  Payment can be rendered using the information on the “Conferee Fees” webpage on this site under the “CISHMUN IV” dropdown menu.

  • Yes.  Lunch, snacks, and water will be provided on Saturday and Sunday.

  • Either let your MUN Director know, so he/she can include that information on Form 2 or inform CISHMUN’s Secretary-General, Lan Dinh (‘27), via email at lan.dinh@concordiahanoi.org.

  • Yes, but give us at least 2 weeks prior notice.  Email CISHMUN’s Secretary-General, Lan Dinh (‘27), at lan.dinh@concordiahanoi.org if a change is unavoidable.

PROCEDURAL QUESTIONS

  • THIMUN.  

    Also, be aware that we do give awards at the Closing Ceremony for outstanding delegate performances and we have a no tech policy during debate times.

  • For more information, go to the “Rules of Procedure” page under the CISHMUN IV dropdown menu.

  • No tech during debate.

    Yes when lobbying.

PREPARATION QUESTIONS

  • First, read the Chair Report for both topics.

    Second, use AI to get a general understanding of your country’s stance on each topic.  We recommend asking AI to identify 2 goals your country would want to achieve relative to the topic and 2 non-negotiable outcomes your country would not support.

    Third, research reputable sources and catalog your evidence.  CISHMUN recommends exploring the following sources to get a deep understanding of your committee, your topic, and diplomatic solutions that align to your country’s best interests:

    • United Nations: Look specifically for previous relevant UN resolutions, treaties, conventions, programs, agency reports and/or non-UN attempts to solve the problem, including the work of relevant non-governmental organizations.

    • Your committee’s UN organization (e.g. United Nations General Assembly First Committee)

    • World Bank(if applicable)

    • World Health Organization (if applicable)

    • International Monetary Fund(if applicable)

    • Your government’s relevant websites

    • Major reputable news organizations

DURING THE CONFERENCE

  • Western Business Attire. In addition, male delegates need to wear a tie and have a blazer on when at the podium.

  • Your opening speech (printed out), research notes, draft resolution, and devices needed for the conference (laptops, Macs).

  • CISHMUN has your back: committees are leveled so that you’ll be grouped with other newer delegates.  Our Chairs are instructed to provide you with support to learn parliamentary procedure (i.e. “the rules of the game”).

  • All delegates are evaluated by their contribution to the discourse of the committee. This does not necessarily mean that delegates who speak a lot are considered to be contributing more, but delegates who are respectful towards all members of the committees and delegates who have quality in their speeches.

  • Each committee will select two delegates for the Best Delegate award and Outstanding Delegate award.