2019 Policy Simulation - Student Application

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Policy Simulation 2019

Friday, November 15, 2019

9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Deadline: November 1, 2019 at midnight

Program Details:

World Affairs is thrilled to accept applications for its 2019 Policy Simulation. This fall, students will have the opportunity to relate the concepts and issues at the foundation of global politics with a hands-on simulation. As influential leaders in the fictional world of Politica, each team of students governs a country with a unique history, geography, and culture. You and your team must use strategy and negotiation to succeed - and survive - seeking to achieve specific territorial, security and economic objectives. In the process you will grapple with a range of complex challenges: energy security, ethnic conflict, humanitarian intervention, environmental disaster, terrorism and more.

Participants will take part of a special luncheon with former Special Counsel to President Barack Obama, Jeff Bleich and CEO of World Affairs, Philip Yun who served as Senior Policy Advisor at the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs under President Bill Clinton.

Full-time Northern California high school, community college and undergraduate students are welcome to apply.

The $100 registration fee covers participation in the student program, meals provided during the simulation and a one-year membership to the World Affairs Council. Waivers are available for students with financial need.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until Friday, October 11 at 12:59 AM. However, the earlier you submit an application, the earlier we can provide your role assignment and preparation materials.

· Participants are responsible for completing a research paper, submitting it on a TBD deadline before the date of the simulation, and communicating with their group members. Deadlines and instructions for preparation will be provided after acceptance.

We will provide documentation for students who need to miss school.

Previous participants are welcomed to apply! If accepted, returning participants will be expected to act as leaders and assist first-time participants.

Application

Last Name:

First Name:

Preferred First Name:

Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Street Address

Apt. Number

City

State

Zip Code

Email Address:

Cell Phone (---.---.----):

School:

Year/grade during the 2018-19 school year

How did you learn about the policy simulation?

Have you attended the World Affairs Policy Simulation before?

YesNoNo, I applied, but was not accepted or was wait-listed.

Which year(s)?

Have you participated in any World Affairs Council programs before?

YesNo

Which programs?

Do you have any experience in policy simulations (i.e. Model UN)?

YesNo

If yes, please describe your experience:

Supplementary Materials

Statement of Purpose

First-time applicants: In an essay of no more than 300 words, describe what unique contributions or perspectives you will bring to the group that participates in this simulation.

Previous participants: In an essay of no more than 450 words, please explain what you learned at a previous conference and the ways you hope to build on those lessons and share your expertise with incoming students.

Statement:

Role selection

As a participant, you will be assigned a position for the country you will be representing. Depending on participation size, positions are subject to change:

1. Chief Decision Maker (CDM)

2. Diplomat (DIP)

3. Economic Adviser (ECA)

4. Intelligence Officer (INT)

5. Opposition Leader (OPP)

List your role preferences from 1-3, with 1 being the role you'd like to fill the most, and 3 being the role you would like the least. If you wish, you may explain your preferences.

General Interests

1. What sparked you interests in international affairs?

2. Do you speak a foreign language? If so, which one(s)?

3. Do you have a favorite world region? Explain what aspects of that region make it your favorite:

4. If you could meet an interesting figure from the past or present day, who would you meet with and why?

5. If you could change anything about the world what would it be?