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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 relationships

What is the OAS?

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!

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)

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!

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

Photos of Model OAS Model OAS Video

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