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July 6 - 10, 2026
Rising 10th – 12th Grade
The World Affairs Youth Seminar is conducted by faculty, staff, and students from Auburn’s College of Education and members of the Persistent Issues in History Network, uses the Model United Nations (MUN) forum to examine global issues in a "real world" context. Participants assume the role of country delegates and strive to accurately represent the viewpoints of their assigned country in daily MUN General Assembly sessions.
In preparation for daily MUN sessions, country delegates partner with Auburn University graduate and undergraduate secondary social studies education students to explore the value conflicts, factual data, and historical contexts of international issues. Delegates participate in group research sessions and collaborate to write resolutions or plan strategic alliances for MUN sessions which confront different global issues each day.
World Affairs Seminar participants will attend lectures by faculty on international issues and get to experience campus life firsthand while residing in Auburn's resident dormitories, eating at campus dining facilities, and enjoying evening social and recreational activities. Camp participants will have 24/7 counselor supervision.
Students have the unique opportunity to participate in research with parental consent. This camp is associated with a research project run by Dr. Tirado and his colleagues that seeks to investigate how students learn about human rights and the international affairs. Participation is not required, and no personal information will be collected by the research team. We are just looking to learn more about how students grapple with learning about human rights and the world.
If the following subjects interest you, consider attending this seminar:
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international and cultural affairs
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public speaking and debate
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social studies and current events
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government and politics
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persuasive writing
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public service
Seminar participants:
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gain a better understanding of complex international issues
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practice leadership skills
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develop communication skills
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make new friends from across the country
Students have the unique opportunity to participate in research with parental consent. This camp is associated with a research project run by Dr. Tirado and his colleagues that seeks to investigate how students learn about human rights and the international affairs. Participation is not required, and no personal information will be collected by the research team. We are just looking to learn more about how students grapple with learning about human rights and the world. Please see the Research Consent Form on the Overview tab.
Camp Fees are $890 and include the following items:
- On campus housing
- All meals, snacks and drinks while at camp
- Program instruction, materials and equipment
- Transportation to and from off-campus field-trip sites
- Recreational activities
