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Penn Model OAS What is Penn Model OAS? A program for Philadelphia and Norristown high school students Model OAS global diplomacy simulation Learn about the OAS and region Engage in policy writing and debate Build new


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Penn Model OAS

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What is Penn Model OAS?

  • A program for Philadelphia and Norristown high school students
  • Model OAS – global diplomacy simulation
  • Learn about the OAS and region
  • Engage in policy writing and debate
  • Build new relationships
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What is the OAS?

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Key highlights/Opportunities

  • Immerse yourself in the Americas
  • Become a diplomat (at least act like one!)
  • Research and propose policy resolutions
  • Enhance writing and public speaking skills
  • Participate in Model OAS conference in DC!
  • Learn what college academics and life is about
  • Have fun!
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What will you be doing as a participant?

  • Attending weekly classes on Thursdays

from 4:30-6:00 at the University of Pennsylvania

  • Reading, researching, writing, and

speaking about issues in the Americas

  • Preparing your delegation for the Model

OAS simulation

  • Meeting OAS diplomats, scholars, Penn

faculty, and others via guest lectures (both in-person and virtual)

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Why participate?

  • Many benefits (see aforementioned)
  • Learn about global issues and diplomacy,

especially as they pertain to the Americas

  • Interact with students from countries

throughout the Western Hemisphere

  • Great opportunity for college preparation
  • Interaction with Penn undergrads and

faculty

  • Participation in ongoing and future Penn

events

  • We want you to participate!
  • Model OAS is a blast!
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How to apply

  • Please fill out an application and return to us by Friday, May 18th,

2018 @ 5PM

  • You can submit to Catherine Bartch, Associate Director of LALS at

lals@sas.upenn.edu, or bartch@upenn.edu.

  • You can also submit a hard copy to your school representative.
  • Please visit our website for more information
  • Any questions- feel free to contact the LALS office at 215-898-9919
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Photos of Model OAS Model OAS Video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YVkos5ca0Dm1dSHAIkDXEqYQzeZ4eZe3/view?usp=sharing