Vice Chair Introduction: Eric Pan



 Hi everyone!

My name is Eric Pan and I will be one of your vice chairs for the 23rd committee for BMUN LXXI. 

I’m currently a 2nd-year majoring in History and Political Science. I’ve been fascinated by history and politics since I was a child after a lot of exposure to documentaries and visits to various museums, and I am really happy I’m able to continue my pursuit of my passion here at Berkeley. 

I’ve been involved with MUN for all four years of high school, although I’ve never been to BMUN as a delegate and used to attend SMUNC instead. (I know, treacherous) I’m glad to now however, stand (or I more accurately guess sit) on the other end of the committee, and help continue this great tradition of facilitating political discourse!

Outside of BMUN, I’m involved with the Undergraduate Political Science Association at Berkeley, Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program, and also Berkeley Chinese A Capella. In my spare time, I enjoy singing, traveling, and my newly picked-up hobby of photography, thanks to the kind mentorship of your fellow vice-chair Michael. 

My plans currently after graduation is to go to law school, maybe do a few gap years for work or a masters (who knows) and hopefully I can find a career from there! 

Feel free to reach out anytime if you have any further questions! 

Best,

Eric




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