General Assembly 1
Head Chair
Amy Wang
Hey, delegates! My name is Amy Wang, a senior at the International School at Hsinchu Science Park (IBSH). With STMUN XVI being my eleventh conference and fourth time chairing, I am beyond honored to serve as your General Assembly 1 Head Chair for this conference. Those who know me may describe me as someone who is always writing, always dancing, always doing sports, or always yapping about Taylor Swift. However, you will never find me willing to do math (why torture yourself when you can be having fun?). For me, STMUN is one of the only conferences I am able to attend out of my boring home of Hsinchu, which not only makes it exciting, but also invigorating once you discover the inspiring delegates you are able to meet at STMUN. This year, I hope to inspire you all in the same ways that STMUN has done for me, whether that is in motivating you to engage in impromptu speaking, main submitting, or even in taking controversial stances. No matter if you just started your MUN journey, or if you are a veteran of MUN debate, I hope you will find STMUN XVI memorable, and never fear asking questions about procedures, debate topics, or anything! With that being said, I hope to see you all very soon in December!
Co-Chair
Darius Hsu
Hello! My name is Darius Hsu and I am a rising sophomore at Taipei American School. It is my utmost pleasure to serve as your deputy chair of General Assembly 1 this year. Never would I have thought of joining MUN until my 8th-grade history teacher asked me to give it a try since I talked a lot in her class. Ever since then, this activity has become a genuine passion of mine. What I love most about MUN is the community on-island. Initially, conferences were filled with anxiety and awkwardness, but over time, familiar faces made it special. For newer delegates, take this opportunity to step forward and make that first move, whether it be a speech, an amendment, or even just a POI. If the first day doesn't go as you imagined or hoped, that's ok. I promise the second day of debate always gets better, as you get to know delegates and your chairs. I highly encourage delegates to spend adequate time understanding both issues discussed this year at GA1. As we approach a decade of heightened conflict, geopolitical tension, and political extremism, it is crucial to evaluate this year's theme on an Era of Progression. Aside from being a hardcore MUN enthusiast, I’m also a chronic ig reels/tiktok scroller… I look forward to seeing you all in December!
Submitted 6/9/24, 10:25 PM