West Virginia University

International Student Conferences

Beginning in 2009, Student Affairs, in partnership with the International Studies Program and the Leadership Studies Program, will sponsor 6-7 students to attend several international student conferences as delegates. Each year, hundreds of the brightest students from countries around the world attend these conferences to engage in discussions about the world’s most pressing issues and to develop as young leaders and global citizens.

Selection of delegates will be based upon the following criteria:
– Completion of a basic application (with short essay(s) and resume)
– Satisfactory check of judicial records
– Preference given to those with 3.0 GPA and above

Included in program:
– Round trip airfare
– Accommodations for students at conference venue
– All conference activities
– Post-conference excursion

Below are details and applications for two international student conferences to be held in 2009 – Education Without Borders and The European International Model United Nations Conference.


The European International Model United Nations Conference

July 2009
The Hague, Netherlands

TEIMUN - Panoramic with flags
The European International Model United Nations Conference (TEIMUN) is an annual student conference which blends educational activities and social interaction using a number of inter-related, hands-on experiences.
  • 2009 Theme “Seeking balance in a changing world order.”- Conference will explore the power shift occurring in today’s world with a special focus on the United Nations.
    TEIMUN - Map of the Hague
  • Council Simulations
    – General Assembly
    – The Security Council
    – The North Atlantic Council
    – The International Court of Justice
    – The Economic and Social Council
    – The Human Rights Council
  • Overview of the Program
    – Where? The Hague, the governmental center of Netherlands and the site of many international orgs such as the ICC
    – When? July 20-25, 2009
    – Who? Diverse body of over 200 students from over 45 countries

The application for TEIMUN can be found below. Applications will be due by April 6, 2009 and should be submitted to Laura Wilson (Laura.Wilson@mail.wvu.edu) via email – in the format of one Microsoft Word document. Students will be selected based upon the completion of a basic application, a short essay statement, a resume, and a satisfactory check of judicial records.

TEIMUN - Panoramic at night


Sample Program for TEIMUN 2009

The program for 2009 is still to be determined. For a general idea, you can see the schedule of TEIMUN 2008 below.

Monday, July 14th
16.00-18.00 Registration – Mondriaan

Tuesday, July 15th
09.00-13.00 Registration – Mondriaan
Discover The Hague Tour – The Hague
13.30 Departure from Mondriaan for Group Picture – Mondriaan
14.15 Official TEIMUN 2008 Group Picture – Spuiplein
15.00 Welcome guests, lecturers and participants – Theater Diligentia
15.30-17.15 Formal Opening of TEIMUN 2008 – Theater Diligentia
Theme: “Striving for Sustainable Globalization”
17.15-18.15 Reception – Theater Diligentia

Wednesday, July 16th
09-00-11.00 Preparation Talks I (with experts) – Mondriaan
11.00-12.30 Preparation Talks II (rules of procedure) – Mondriaan
12.30-13.30 Lunch – Mondriaan
13.30-17.00 Sessions – Mondriaan
17.00-18.30 After Session Drinks – Mondriaan
18.30-21.00 Dinner with your council – Mondriaan
22.00-01.00 International night

Thursday, July 17th
09.00-12.00 Sessions – Mondriaan
12.00-13.30 Lunch – Mondriaan
13.30-17.00 Excursions
21.30-01.00 Party

Friday, July 18th
09.00-12.00 Sessions – Mondriaan
12.00-13.00 Lunch – Mondriaan
13.00-17.00 Sessions – Mondriaan
17.00-17.30 After Session Drinks – Mondriaan
17.30 Visit Madurodam (optional) – Madurodam

Saturday, July 19th
09.00-12.30 Sessions – Mondriaan
12.30-13.30 Lunch – Mondriaan
13.30-17.00 Sessions – Mondriaan
17.00-18.30 International After Session Drinks – Mondriaan
22.00-01.00 Party

Sunday, July 20th
13.00-16.30 Sessions – Mondriaan
17.30 Beach Party!

Monday, July 21st
09.00-12.30 Sessions – Mondriaan
12.30-13.30 Lunch – Mondriaan
13.30-17.00 Sessions – Mondriaan
17.30-19.00 Closing Ceremony – Mondriaan
19.00-20.00 Facebook Drinks – Mondriaan

TEIMUN - Logo




TEIMUN 2009 Downloadable Materials:
TEIMUN Conference Application
TEIMUN Flyer





Education Without Borders Conference

March 29-April 4, 2009
Dubai, UAE

Education Without Borders (EWB) is a biennial international student conference that creates networks across cultures in order to understand, and to create solutions for, some of the world’s greatest challenges. The conference achieves this end by engaging the world’s most innovative students and leaders in the business, education, technology, and humanitarian sector in a collaborative forum that culminates in a commitment to action. The theme of EWB 2009 will be Innovative Solutions to Global Challenges.

Applications for EWB will be due by October 1, 2008 and can be submitted to the Office of Student Affairs on the 2nd floor of Elizabeth Moore Hall.

In addition to the basic application, students must submit a clear, concise abstract to be further developed as a presentation if selected by the EWB conference committee. This abstract must only be a couple hundred words but should address an original and innovative perspective on or solution to one of the sub-themes of the conference.

EWB Downloadable Materials:
Education Without Borders 2009 Flyer
Education Without Borders Conference Application



For additional information, please contact Laura Wilson by email at Laura.Wilson@mail.wvu.edu or by telephone at (304) 293 5811.