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MUN clubs and teams are popular in high schools and universities, where it is seem as teaching valuable research and public speaking skills as well as giving students a thorough grounding in knowledge of world events. At many schools, MUN programs have evolved into a highly competitive academic sport, rivalling traditional academic competitions such as debate teams and Scholars bowl.
The most popular Model United Nations conferences in the United States are hosted by prestigious universities. The annual Harvard Model United Nations conference attracts high school studetns from over ten different countries as well as all regions of the United States. Colleges host conferences designed for either high school students or students from other colleges.
There is no overall organization that operates or controls the diverse array of MUN clubs, teams, and organizations, and parliamentary procedures and award systems vary considerably from conference to conference. The United Nations Association of the United States of America maintains a worldwide list of conferences (see external links below).