HSINMUN XXI
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International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park
MEET THE
SECRETARIAT
Parliamentarian: Zoe Wan
Hello everyone, and welcome to HSINMUN XXI! I am Zoe Wan, a current senior at the International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park, and it is my utmost honor to be serving as your Parliamentarian for HSINMUN this year. My MUN journey started as an admin here at HSINMUN, and as I became more familiar with the nuances of MUN, I found myself to be enthralled by this meaningful activity that encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone. Being able to keep up with world events in a manner that allows for cooperation and communication with delegates from many different backgrounds has made MUN an exciting and integral part of my middle and high school career. No matter how familiar you are with Model UN, I hope this year's HSINMUN will serve as a fulfilling and interesting experience, and I encourage everyone to do your best in your role while, of course, having lots of fun. I, along with the rest of the Secretariat team, wholeheartedly welcome you to HSINMUN XXI!
Secretary General: Chloe Kuo
Hello, and welcome to HSINMUN XXI! I am Chloe Kuo, a current senior at the International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park, and it is my utmost honor to serve as your Secretary General for HSINMUN this year. Having started my MUN journey here at HSINMUN, I was quickly captivated by the intense debate, strategic negotiations, and diverse perspectives that make MUN such a unique and fulfilling experience. MUN offers valuable lessons—improving public speaking skills, expanding one’s knowledge of current events, and inspiring individuals to expand their world view. In a committee room, you learn to speak out and collaborate in order to engage in meaningful discussions while connecting with other delegates. Whether you are a first time delegate or a highly experienced one, I encourage you to expand your worldview and step out of your comfort zone. Utilize your time effectively at HSINMUN to engage in debate, build meaningful connections, and most importantly, have fun. I look forward to seeing you all in October!
Deputy Secretary General:
Juliet Fung
Greetings delegates and welcome to HSINMUN! I’m Juliet Fung, a junior at the International Bilingual School of Hsinchu Science Park, and it is my utmost honor to serve as your Deputy 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 two-day conference, and use this time wisely to draft amendments, make speeches, and conjure points of information. 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 of HSINMUN. I can’t wait to see the potential all of you hold, see you in October!
Deputy Secretary General:
Pratyush Gopalsamy
Esteemed delegates and honourable advisors, brace yourselves for an intense weekend of intense debate and dynamic diplomacy—welcome to HSINMUN XXI! I am Pratyush Gopalsamy, a junior at the International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park, and it is my utmost honour to serve as your Deputy Secretary General 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 XXI!
Deputy Secretary General: Steven Ho
Esteemed delegates, hello and welcome to HSINMUN XXI! I am Steven Ho, a junior at The International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park, and it is my pleasure to serve as one of your Deputy Secretary Generals for this year’s HSINMUN. Model United Nations, with its uptight professionalism and confrontational debate, appealed to me from the moment I heard about it from a friend. However, MUN has always been far more than just an activity for debate fanatics or people wanting to slap something on their college resume. At such a critical point in history, with the world going through major turning points in politics, society, and innovation, it has never been more important for us, the next generation of leaders, to educate ourselves on current events and guide the world through this new age. With this in mind, take advantage of this two day conference and learn as much as you can about your country and the issues you are debating on. Do not be afraid to raise your placard and speak at the podium when you have a position to defend. Engage in discussion with other delegates, and work together to draft resolutions that align with what your countries stand for. Please, with what you need to do before the conference, make sure to put the knowledge you gained to use and enjoy your weekend at HSINMUN XXI.
Deputy Secretary General: Aileen Kim
Hello everyone! I am Aileen Kim, a sophomore at the International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park, and I am incredibly honored to serve as your Deputy Secretary General for HSINMUN XXI. 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. While international politics can be a challenging subject, I trust that everyone will find the courage to explore it and share ideas about it. With that said, I hope HSINMUN XXI 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 XXI, and I look forward to seeing you all in October!