HSINMUN XXI
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International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
UN4MUN PROCEDURE
President: Jonathan Shih (PAS)
Dep. President: Sophia Chen (KAS)
Fellow delegates, welcome to the HSINMUN XXI! I’m Jonathan Shih, a junior at Pacific American School in Hsinchu. It is an honor to serve as your president of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) this year. HSINMUN will be my 16th conference and 6th time chairing. For me, MUN is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding activities, as it combines the thrill of debate, the challenge of problem-solving, and the joy of representing diverse perspectives on a global stage. My journey into MUN began with a simple nudge from a friend. What started as a casual suggestion has blossomed into a passion that has profoundly enriched my academic and personal life. After attending my first MUN conference in 7th grade, I slowly discovered that MUN has not only perfected my public speaking and negotiation skills but also deepened my understanding of international relations and the complexities of world politics.
Whether you are an experienced delegates or a first-timer, I strongly encourage everyone to be very active and don’t be afraid of approaching the podium. I also recommend experienced delegate to help out those first-timer in order to have a very smooth and enjoyable debate.
Here’s some fun fact about myself. Beside from MUN, I also enjoy watching baseball, F1, and enjoy planespotting. Lastly, I hope this year’s HSINMUN will be a memorable to all and hopefully this conference will motivate you into enjoying MUN! Please don’t hesitate to contact me for any questions or concerns!
My name is Sophia Chen, a rising sophomore at Kaohsiung American School (KAS). It is my utmost honor to serve as your deputy president of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in this year's HSINMUN. This will be my ninth conference overall and my second time chairing.
I was first introduced to MUN in seventh grade; personally, I did not enjoy my first MUN conference, as I felt the committee felt really uncomfortable and suffering. However, it wasn't until my second conference that I really fell in love with the passion of the delegates and the sophisticated debating style. Those who know me will probably describe me as a stubborn person with a lot of opinions; however, I believe that is what allowed me to contribute and debate so intensely. Therefore, I hope to create an environment that inspires all of you to engage in debate and experience the joy I felt when attending MUN conferences.
Additionally, outside of MUN, I enjoy listening to music, playing the violin, tennis, and soccer. I hope you will all find HSINMUN memorable and see it not just as a conference but as an opportunity to make new friends or explore new topics.
Feel free to reach out to me if you encounter any issues, and I look forward to seeing you all in October!
