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APPLICATIONS OPEN — NY 2027

Six days in New York City

The story you'll tell for the rest of your life.

The exclusive event that simulates the UN General Assembly and gives you the chance to meet students from 150 countries. — backed by 25 years of history and official UN recognition.

  • Come back with a story none of your peers will ever have.
  • Earn your place through a real selection — not just a payment.
  • Build friendships with students from over 150 countries.

No commitment. It's a conversation, not an exam.

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— THE EXCLUSIVE EVENT —

THE WORLD IN ONE ROOM

On day one you don't know anyone. By day seven you can't leave. 

That's the exact journey you're about to go through.

A story no oneelse has

You return home able to say you worked as a UN Delegate in New York. That experience stays with you for the rest of your life. No one can ever take it away from you.

Earn yourspot

This isn't a trip you just buy. You go through a real interview. When you get a yes, you know you genuinely earned your place.

Friendships across the world

You build real bonds with peers from Tokyo to Buenos Aires. Not contacts — friends who share an intense week nobody outside that room will fully understand.

What nobody tells you about standing out

The gap at your age is not between university and a career. It's between those who live experiences almost no peer will ever have — and those who do what everyone else does.


Language courses. Standard summer programmes.

School simulations in a classroom. Anyone can do those.

Most students your age will look back at this year and remember it as the year they almost did something different.

They thought about it. Then they stayed comfortable instead.

— BEFORE AND AFTER —

Here is what changes between those who stay home and those who get on the plane.

Before

  • Wondering if your English is actually good enough.
  • Afraid of looking lost in front of students from 20 countries.
  • Worried you'll be the only one who doesn't know what to do.
  • Sensing that if you wait, this chance is simply gone.

After

  • You stood up at the microphone and spoke in front of 150 people.
  • You have friends in Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Lagos.
  • You can negotiate, think on your feet, hold a room in English.
  • You have a story that defines exactly who you are.
— THEY WERE AFRAID TOO —

They had the same fear. Here is what happened.

Every single person who got on that plane had your exact doubts. Read what they found on the other side.

RATING 5/5

“The unforgettable moment was when I stood frozen right after entering the conference hall — and instead of backing away, I decided to keep going and put myself out there.”

I was afraid of not being able to accomplish anything. Very anxious. I hoped to make new friends. I managed to interact freely without fearing others' judgment. Three words: innovative, unforgettable, life-changing.

Participant, age 21 • NPS 7/10

RATING 5/5

“The first time I talked in English in front of everyone, I received applause and good feedback. It's there — outside our comfort zone — where true growth happens.”

Very uncomfortable and worried, especially because everything was in English. But that's exactly where growth happens.


It was like living in a simulation. Three words: amazing, enriching, happy.

Participant, age 21 • Spanish • NPS 9/10

RATING 5/5

“I will never forget the moment I went to the podium and spoke in front of about 150 people. That was already a big deal for me.”

Being away from my family and speaking in front of many people worried me. My advice: don't be ashamed, because you'll regret it later. This is an experience you don't get every day.

Participant, age 20 • NPS 8/10

RATING 5/5

“The first time I spoke, I was anxious, afraid of being judged. But in the end it went brilliantly and my colleagues congratulated me.”

I was worried about not having enough courage to speak. But I knew I had the right qualities — I just needed to find the courage to put myself out there. It was a wonderful experience. One of a kind.

Participant, age 22 • NPS 10/10

— HOW IT WORKS —

How you get to New York City

Here’s how the journey is structured: from your first step to the moment you return home.

Step 1: The free selection interview 

Find out if you belong.

We sit down for a conversation. We want to know what drives you. No payment, no commitment. Because we don't accept everyone, getting a yes means you genuinely earned your spot.

  • You know you are ready.

Step 2: Pre-departure training

Arrive in New York already knowing what to do.

Live sessions and special classes with expert tutors. Access to theLearning platform to practise before you fly. Your fear of not being prepared enough is resolved here — before you land.

  • No fear of being lost for words.

Step 3: Six days in New York

Live the real thing.

Opening Ceremony, Committee sessions on real global issues. Change the World Talks from people who shape the world every day. You work with students from 150+ countries. You speak at a real microphone. You close with a ceremony you will never forget.

  • You stand where leaders stand.

Step 4: After you land

The experience follows you home.

You receive a certificate that documents exactly what you did. You join the alumni network. Full access to CWA Plus continues — Study AI, Orientation AI, Career AI. The week ends. The impact does not.

  • Your network spans the globe.
— OUR MISSION —

Why we built this

Years ago, Claudio Corbino believed students belonged in the rooms where real decisions get made. He brought this model to life when nobody else thought it was possible.


The goal was never to teach you about diplomacy. It was to put you inside the actual United Nations — so you discover what you are truly capable of.

50% of participants call the experience life-changing.

— WHO THIS IS FOR —

Not for everyone. That's the point.

It is for you if...

  • You want to do something almost no peer will ever do.
  • You want a real experience — not a classroom simulation.
  • You sense that if you wait, this moment is simply gone.

It is NOT for you if...

  • You want a relaxed trip where people entertain you.
  • You are not willing to prepare seriously before you fly.
  • You are looking for a standard language course abroad.

What if my English isn't good enough?

That's the biggest fear almost everyone has. That's exactly why we built the pre-departure training. Four live sessions, four special classes, and the CWA Plus platform before you even pack your bags. You arrive in New York already knowing what to do and having already spoken in this format.

It is not a leap of faith.

— WHAT IS INCLUDED —

Everything, from your front door to New York and back

This is not a ticket to a conference. It is a full package that begins months before you fly.

Pre-departuretraining

Live sessions and special masterclasses. Access to CWA Plus. You arrive knowing the rules, the procedure, and exactly how to move.

Dedicatedsupervision

The CWMUN staff are present throughout the entire experience. You are never on your own.

CWA Plus AIplatform (bonus)

Study AI, Orientation AI, Career AI — full access for a year after the event. The week ends. CWA Plus doesn't.

Merit-based grant up to €1,100 — allocated by merit and order of application.

We allocate funds as interviews come in. Those who wait run a real risk of finding this option no longer available.

Apply for the selection process to access the merit-based grant

The NY 2027 cohort will never reassemble

The students from 150+ countries who meet that week will not come together again in 2028. The speakers joining them will not return. The friendships that form there form only in that exact moment.

— THE STORY YOU WILL TELL FOREVER —

Six days in extraordinary locations.

The world’s most prestigious Model UN, bringing together over 3,000 high school and university students from around the world.

— BEFORE YOU APPLY —

What they brought home.

RATING 5/5

“I met so many people, collected unforgettable memories, and gained skills to the point where I now feel I can speak in front of anyone.”

I was afraid my expectations wouldn't be met. I hoped to improve my public speaking — full and hectic days, but ending with a smile.


The last evening, when I realised it would be the last time I'd see New York at night with the people I'd met there... Three words: exciting, intense, transformative.

Participant, age 20 • NPS 10/10

RATING 5/5

“I feel more complete, more grown, and proud to have been part of a project that actively participates in our present and works toward the future.”

I hoped for an experience that would change my life and leave a mark on me as a person. I learnt to defend my values, but also to understand the other person's point of view.


The Closing Ceremony was more moving than I expected.

Participant, age 17 • NPS 10/10

RATING 5/5

“I cannot stop being sad from the moment that I left. I won't forget when my closest friend won Best Delegate — I was so proud I was even crying a little.”

My only concern was safety. I hoped to improve at public speaking and find great friends. The people I met were among the best I have ever known.


During the sessions I could speak freely and no one made fun of me, which I was grateful for.

Participant, age 22 • Bulgarian • NPS 10/10

RATING 5/5

“Having my name printed on the UN pass. Being able to have the opening ceremony in the UN headquarters was the most unreal experience ever.”

I was afraid of not knowing the right people. I hoped for an enriching and instructive experience.


I made deep connections, real friendships I truly value. I've improved my English, my public speaking, and my confidence. I cannot wait to come back.

Participant, age 17 • NPS 10/10

APPLY FOR FREE

Apply for the selection to receive a Merit-Based Grant of up to €1,100

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— COMMON QUESTIONS —

Questions you might have

My English isn't perfect. Will I be lost?

That's the most common fear before departure. The pre-departure training was built exactly for this. Four live sessions and special classes get you to New York already knowing what to do. You'll speak, and you'll be fine.

I don't know anything about diplomacy. Is that a problem?

Not at all. The online training walks you through the rules and procedure before you fly. You aren't expected to be a diplomat on day one — just willing to learn and step into the room.

What if I don't know anyone?

We structure committees to mix students from different countries on purpose. The environment is built to make social bonds form fast. By the end of the week you'll have friends from across the world.

Will it be all Italians? I want a truly international experience.

The CWMUN brings together students from 150+ countries. No single nationality dominates the committees. We structure groups deliberately to ensure an authentic international mix — that is core to what the experience is.

My parents think this is just an expensive holiday. How do I explain it?

No holiday puts you inside the UN General Assembly Hall. Show them the structure: expert tutors before you leave, real-world problem solving in New York, an AI platform that continues after you land. It is an investment in who you become.

I am under 18. How does safety work?

The High School package includes dedicated supervisors, airport pickups, and round-the-clock logistics. From the moment you land to the moment you fly home, you are never on your own.

What if I apply and don't get selected?

The interview is a real conversation — not a machine designed to reject you. We want to know if you are genuinely curious and ready to try. The fact that we select participants is exactly what makes acceptance meaningful.

Is Associazione Diplomatici a legitimate organisation?

Yes, and you can verify it yourself. Associazione Diplomatici holds official ECOSOC consultative status with the United Nations. Look it up directly on the UN website. Twenty-five years of history, 270,000+ applications processed.
— INSIDE THE ROOM —

What happens when you step inside.

RATING 5/5

“The moment I stepped into the General Assembly room, my stress stepped away. Everyone was so polite and helpful that they made my experience very special.”

I had stress about the conferences. I hoped it would be just as I imagined — a room full of students from across the world, all ready to debate. And it actually was.


With CWMUN I made new friendships, learnt to be more open, and found a direction. Life-changing, special and unique.

Participant, age 14 • Greek • NPS 10/10

RATING 5/5

“Walking into the United Nations General Assembly and looking around and thinking that I actually made it. It exceeded my expectations. Life-changing.”

Fear of stepping into a country I had never been to before — especially as my first solo international travel.


I hoped for an enriching experience. New York and CWMUN were an absolute pleasure. The knowledge, skills, and friendships I gained will last a lifetime

Participant, age 20 • Australian • NPS 10/10

The real cost of waiting

Next summer, you could go on a standard language trip and come back with the same photos of a European city as everyone else.


Not doing anything special is always an option. It takes no effort. It is always something you look back on and regret.

If you wait, this chance is gone. You do not miss out on a career advantage. You miss out on the person you could have become in that room.

— WHY I BUILD THIS —

About Us

My name is Claudio Corbino. Over 25 years ago I realised that the world always kept students out of the rooms where real decisions were made. I believed that needed to change — long before anyone else thought it was possible to bring this model to Italy.


We started small. We fought to get students into the places where world events are shaped. We built an experience that pushes you far beyond what you read about in a textbook.


Today the goal is exactly the same. 


Associazione Diplomatici holds official ECOSOC consultative status with the United Nations — a level of trust you can check yourself on the UN website, earned through 25 years of real work.

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For over two decades committed to education and the promotion of diplomatic culture and international relations among new generations.

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