HSINMUN XXII
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International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park
MEET THE
SECRETARIATS
Parliamentarian:
Pratyush Gopalsamy
Esteemed delegates and honourable advisors, brace yourselves for an intense weekend of intense debate and dynamic diplomacy—welcome to HSINMUN XXII! I am Pratyush Gopalsamy, a senior at the International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park, and it is my utmost honour to serve as your Parliamentarian this year. You may feel that Model United Nations is intimidating with its unforgiving format and diplomatic environment, but I assure you that this is simply a part of the experience! Though that barrier of formality was initially rather daunting for me as well, I managed to overcome it by embracing the unique environment that MUN provided, wherein its formality isn’t simply a restraint, but rather an assurance that even the smallest of nations could get their voice heard. Regardless of your level of experience, I hope you’ll be able to develop greater political insight, closer connections, and actively participate in shaping a better future. Your participation in this conference is invaluable, and even if you’re representing a less relevant country, I hope you still engage, as your likely neutrality would be advantageous to creating innovative solutions to controversial issues. From the moment you step in the committee room to the moment you step on the podium, your chairs, working team, and secretariat will be with you every step of the way as you collaborate with other delegates undeterred, making your mark with every word. That being said, I extend a heartfelt invitation, and wholeheartedly welcome you to HSINMUN XXII!
Secretary General: Juliet Fung
Greetings delegates and welcome to HSINMUN! I am Juliet Fung, a senior at the International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park, and it is my utmost honor to serve as your Secretary General for this year. MUN has undeniably changed my high school journey; through attending these conferences, I’ve found long-lasting friendships, gained more confidence in public speaking, and learned more about current global matters. I am incredibly excited to share this eye-opening experience with you all, and highly encourage every one of you to try something new and step out of your comfort zone during debate. Take advantage of the short three-day conference, and use this time wisely to draft amendments, make speeches, and conjure points of information. And remember: whether you are feeling anxious about what is to come during the conference or confidently prepared to debate, don’t forget to stop and look around during the conference, or you may miss the meaningful memories, insights, and moments that HSINMUN offers. Remember to behold the day whilst it has not ended, and, as always, sit back, hold on tight, and enjoy the ride. Let's make HSINMUN XXII the best one yet!
Deputy Secretary General:
Steven Ho
Hello Delegates. I am Steven Ho, a Senior at the International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park, and I will be serving as one of your Deputy Secretary Generals for HSINMUN XXII. The recent conflict that has taken hold of our world is threatening the stability of the global order. To me, MUN has always been about seeing problems like this in the world and reacting to it through diplomacy and dialogue. HSINMUN XXII will be a place where you can debate about these issues and find solutions to them as our next generation of diplomats and politicians. I hope that you can take full advantage of your weekend at HSINMUN by doing extensive research on your topic and by making speeches and drafting amendments. I will see you at the conference.
Deputy Secretary General:
Aileen Kim
Hello everyone! I am Aileen Kim, a junior at the International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park, and I am incredibly honored to serve as your Deputy Secretary General for HSINMUN XXII. MUN has always been a place for me to learn, grow, and express myself. My biggest takeaway throughout my MUN journey is that MUN is not all about making the most perfect speeches, presenting the most flawless amendments, or competing to be the “smartest” delegate; rather, it’s about speaking up with your ideas, making mistakes, and learning or feeling something new from them. With each conference, I became more outspoken and knowledgeable, left in awe of how passionate students from various backgrounds gathered together to solve the issues the UN is currently discussing. With that said, I hope HSINMUN XXII will be the conference that inspires you to step out of your comfort zones and fully engage in the discussions in your committees. Welcome to HSINMUN XXII, and I look forward to seeing you all in October!
Deputy Secretary General: Stephen Liew
Greetings delegates, my name is Stephen Liew, a junior at the International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park. It is my utmost honor to serve as your Deputy Secretary General this year at HSINMUN XXII. To me, MUN is more than a place for structured debate or polished resolution it's a place for us to have our perspectives broadened, ideas tested out, and confidence built through participation. Therefore, please take advantage of every opportunity to speak, question, and refine your ideas throughout committee sessions. In doing so, you make the committee stronger and experience more meaningful for both you and your fellow delegates. Together, let’s make HSINMUN XXII the best one yet. See you all in October!
Deputy Secretary General:
Felix Yu
Hello delegates! My name is Felix Yu, a junior at the International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park, and I am more than honored to serve as your Deputy Secretary General this year at HSINMUN XXII. I first joined MUN as a delegate in APQ, and over the years, I’ve developed a passion for its thorough procedures and spirited debates. After a few conferences, I soon realized how a well organized committee with outstanding delegates can create a fun and interactive environment for all to contribute. It continues to amaze me how students collaborate and work through concerning issues—sometimes even better than many adults can. One of my regrets going early into MUN was not speaking up enough, especially when I had doubts about my ideas or stance. This year at HSINMUN, I encourage all delegates to speak up when they can—even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone! Challenge yourself, learn something new, or make a friend! Welcome to HSINMUN XXII!