SJSMUN Jr. vs SJSMUN Sr.
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SJSMUN Jr. and SJSMUN Sr. are two related Model United Nations conferences associated with St. Julian's School. Although frequently treated as separate conferences, they are often studied together due to their shared institutional environment, overlapping traditions, and recurring patterns of delegate migration.[1]
The two conferences differ primarily in delegate age, procedural intensity, caffeine exposure, and the seriousness with which participants discuss amendment formatting. SJSMUN Jr. is generally understood as the earlier developmental stage of the SJSMUN delegate lifecycle, while SJSMUN Sr. is associated with advanced debate, larger ambitions, and increased dependence on shared online folders.[2]
Origins
SJSMUN Jr. was created to introduce younger students to Model United Nations in a structured environment with accessible debate, clear guidance, and a comparatively healthy relationship with sleep. Early reports describe its delegates as enthusiastic, energetic, and able to function without coffee.
SJSMUN Sr. developed as a more advanced conference environment, intended for older students with greater experience in research, negotiation, and formal procedure. Its delegates are commonly observed carrying laptops, chargers, reusable bottles, and strong opinions about clause order.[3]
Historical development
The relationship between SJSMUN Jr. and SJSMUN Sr. is usually described as sequential. A student may begin in SJSMUN Jr., acquire basic diplomatic skills, attend several committees, and later enter SJSMUN Sr. with increased confidence and a reduced ability to tolerate incorrect formatting.
Researchers have proposed the following standard migration model:
| Stage | Description | Common phrase |
|---|---|---|
| Initial exposure | The delegate discovers committee debate and learns to raise a placard. | "This is actually fun." |
| Intermediate confidence | The delegate begins speaking regularly and develops opinions on lobbying strategy. | "I think we should merge blocs." |
| Senior conversion | The delegate enters SJSMUN Sr. and begins correcting procedural terminology. | "That is not a Point of Information." |
| Historical nostalgia | The delegate starts comparing all current conferences to previous editions. | "Back in my day..." |
Procedure and behaviour
SJSMUN Jr. procedure is generally designed to be accessible and educational. Delegates are encouraged to participate, attempt speeches, submit clauses, and learn the difference between disagreement and accidentally declaring war.
SJSMUN Sr. procedure is typically more demanding. Delegates are expected to understand debate structure, submit polished clauses, negotiate effectively, and remain calm when someone suggests a last minute amendment to an already functional resolution.
Chair interaction
In SJSMUN Jr., chairs are often seen as helpful authority figures. In SJSMUN Sr., chairs are viewed as procedural guardians, crisis managers, document inspectors, and occasional emotional support systems for Google Docs.
Cultural comparison
The cultural differences between the two conferences have been the subject of extensive informal observation. SJSMUN Jr. culture is usually associated with high enthusiasm, visible excitement, and the belief that snacks remain a valid diplomatic incentive.
SJSMUN Sr. culture is associated with higher procedural confidence, more complex alliances, increased coffee consumption, and a tendency to treat committee preparation as both an academic exercise and a survival mechanism.
| Category | SJSMUN Jr. | SJSMUN Sr. |
|---|---|---|
| Opening mood | Excited | Focused, tired, or both |
| Typical concern | Making a speech | Whether the resolution survives amendments |
| Main resource | Energy | Coffee |
| Document culture | One shared document | A folder containing documents, backup documents, and documents named final final |
Statistical comparison
The following figures are widely cited in unofficial comparative studies, though their methodology has never been successfully located.
| Metric | SJSMUN Jr. | SJSMUN Sr. |
|---|---|---|
| Average sleep before conference | 7 to 8 hours | Disputed |
| Average confidence level | High | Unreasonably high |
| Probability of wanting Best Delegate | 92% | 100% |
| Committee folder depth | Low | Severe |
| Chance of hearing "back in my day" | Rare | Statistically inevitable |
Notable incidents
While relations between SJSMUN Jr. and SJSMUN Sr. remain formally peaceful, several minor incidents are frequently referenced in oral conference tradition.
| Incident | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| The Mr Hooper Double Agent Affair | Mr Hooper was repeatedly observed appearing to support both SJSMUN Jr. and SJSMUN Sr. with equal enthusiasm, causing scholars to question where his true loyalties lay. | Officially unresolved. Unofficially accepted as highly suspicious. |
| The Almost Stealing of Our Guest Speaker | A guest speaker associated with one conference was nearly absorbed into the orbit of the other, producing a short but serious diplomatic concern. | The speaker remained safe. Relations were described as tense but manageable. |
| Delegate Montgomery Supreme | Little is known about Delegate Montgomery Supreme. Records confirm only the name, the title, and the fact that nobody has been able to explain either. | Unknown. |
Legacy
SJSMUN Jr. and SJSMUN Sr. are both considered important parts of the broader SJSMUN ecosystem. SJSMUN Jr. introduces students to debate and diplomacy, while SJSMUN Sr. provides a more advanced environment in which those skills are tested, refined, and occasionally overcomplicated.
One is often described as the future of diplomacy. The other is commonly described as the reason the future requires coffee.
Following extensive comparative analysis, SJSMUN Jr. is considered superior in all ways.
See also
References
- Department of Comparative Conference Studies. Junior and Senior Diplomatic Systems. SJSMUNpedia Press.
- Informal delegate observations collected near committee rooms and snack tables.
- Proceedings of the Committee on Excessive Google Drive Organization.