Since 1996, International Studies has facilitated the United Nations Seminar -- annual program held during May-term that allows students to embark on a unique academic experience within a non-traditional learning environment while earning a full class credit. 

The United Nations Seminar gives students the opportunity to get a first hand view of the role of the UN in world politics at the UN headquarters in New York City. Students receive briefings from UN officials on peacekeeping, refugees, human rights, sustainable development, and many other topics. Students also meet with UN mission representatives. In the past, SNC students have met with diplomats from the U.S., UK, France, Russia, China, Iran, Iraq, India, Pakistan, Japan, Israel, Palestine, Tanzania, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, and many other nations.

For more information on this program, please contact Gratzia Villarroel.

A few photographs from a recent United Nations Seminar:

(from left to right: 1) The seminar group in Central Park; 2) With the Saudi Arabian mission at the UN; 3) In the Security Council chambers; 4) On the Staten Island ferry; 5) Outside the United Nations Headquarters; 6) United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon - photograph taken by one of SNC students!)

Read more about the UN Seminar in an article published in the UN Chronicle a few years ago.