Greetings! I am Darrin Lin, a senior from Kaohsiung American School, and it is an honor of mine to serve as your president for the ICJ this year.

STMUN, to me, is like no other conference; it marked many of the “firsts” in my MUN career: my first-ever MUN conference, SC delegation, ICJ debate, and chairing experience all took place here. Thanks to MUN, I was introduced to the complex world of foreign policy and diplomacy; the experiences and knowledge which I gained from the activity are invaluable. We might all know MUN as an activity of socializing, buying expensive suits, and making (un)cool analogies, but I hope this conference will help you learn and grow as you continue your MUN journey. Outside MUN, I enjoy photography, tennis, and occasionally playing the piano. I understand that ICJ may appear as an intimidating committee with its unique procedures and identities, so feel free to reach out to me for help. I look forward to seeing all of you in December!