隨著新學期的開始，政大IMBA來自13國共42位的新生們也於9月1日齊聚商學院，這次的新生訓練除了讓新生們相見歡之外，還邀請了師長、行政團隊、學長姐乃至於校友進行經驗分享和傳承，就是希望新生們對於接下來的兩年課程和校園生活，有更多的認識並做好萬全準備。

IMBA學程主任蔡政憲(Professor Jason Tsai)教授於開場致詞中鼓勵所有同學，不論是國際生或本地生，都應該把握在IMBA學程的機會，敞開心胸體驗一切，例如國際生可以積極尋找在台灣的實習或兼職工作，一窺台灣企業的工作氛圍和文化，而本地生則可以善用學程提供的資源，申請國際姊妹校交換或者雙聯學位，除了學術技能之外，在IMBA的社群內，建立跨國人脈也是很重要且不可或缺的一環。緊接著IMBA行政團隊介紹了和同學們日常課業息息相關的一切所需，盼充分的資訊揭露可以緩解同學們的緊張和不安，也相信強大且可靠的行政團隊們，將成為日後學習的後盾。

新生們最期待的莫過於在學學長姐以及校友的現身說法，2021年入學的胡維榛(Roxanne Hu)學姊，分享了本地生在學程中會碰到的挑戰與個人經驗，尤其在工作、學業及個人生活平衡上，應該和身邊的人都保持開放溝通，設定具體目標，並做好時程管理，並強調在面對各方壓力時，照顧好個人身心健康為首要之務，而她也照著這樣的方式，一年就順利完成所有必修課程，並於第二年前往法國留學。

外籍生代表則為2023年入學來自哥倫比亞的程麗梅(Johana Cuellar)，她透過參與「Study in Taiwan」比賽的短片，分享了自己的台灣經驗。在台灣這個全新的環境中感受不同的文化衝擊，同時還要在學業壓力中保持身心健康，對她而言是一趟自我發現與成長之旅，她同時還申請了視覺內容創作的國際實習，除了因此更了解台灣的職場文化和工作習慣，更累積獨一無二的作品集和人脈，最後，她以十三世紀波斯詩人魯米的一句話總結：「昨天的我很聰明，所以我想改變世界。今天的我充滿智慧，所以我正在改變自己。」

校友分享的環節則邀請了來自宏都拉斯的張振軒(Francisco Lopez)和台灣的曾毓(Taro Tseng)。Francisco分享自己在學時即碰到的挑戰和收獲，鼓勵學弟妹們要敞開心胸接受各方回饋，並積極投入IMBA大家庭的各項活動，保持開放的溝通，和不同國家的同學們交流。曾毓強調在課業壓力下仍需專注於個人目標的重要性，在享受重回校園生活之餘，也要盡量保持學業與個人生活的平衡，尤其是法國雙聯學位的經歷，和不同文化背景的人互動讓她時刻警惕自己應保持多元的觀點，對他個人影響深遠。

IMBA生活中，除了學業之外，多元的課外活動和社團也是亮點之一。IMBA學生會會長林約翰(Dicky Irawan) 代表分享了學生會以及IMBA Oath Club的重要性，並邀請同學們積極參與。另外也有IMBA龍舟隊的共同隊長印尼的戴绍安 (Anthony Santoso)和台灣的高嘉伶(Lynn Kao)共同進行社團介紹，他們分享了龍舟隊之於IMBA的重要意義，並再次號召現場同學踴躍加入。

新生訓練精彩且豐富的內容，不但讓IMBA新生們滿載而歸，IMBA大家庭的學長姐、校友以及行政團隊們也將成為新生最大的後盾，讓他們更有信心勇往直前，面對接下來的挑戰。

2024年IMBA班級：在多元與雄心壯志的氛圍團結一心。

IMBA學程主任蔡政憲，以熱情和激勵人心的歡迎致詞為新生活動開場。

建立聯繫：IMBA學生以燦爛的笑容和共同理想建立友誼。

曾毓(Taro Tseng)分享她的旅程與專業知識，激勵IMBA新生們勇敢迎接學術冒險。

張振軒 (Francisco Lopez)以充滿智慧的經驗談，吸引新生們的目光。

On Sunday, September 1st, 2024, the International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) Program held an engaging orientation ceremony to welcome its new students. The event took place on the sixth floor of the College of Commerce Building and was led by two moderators who created an uplifting and informative atmosphere for the afternoon.

The orientation began with an inspiring welcome speech by Professor Jason Tsai, the Director of the IMBA Program. In his address, he emphasized the significant role that the IMBA program plays in students’ academic journeys, describing it as a pivotal step in their formal education. He encouraged students to take advantage of this unique opportunity, especially those from international backgrounds, emphasizing the opportunity costs involved. He also urged local students to explore the exchange program or dual degree options and advised international students to pursue internship or part-time job opportunities. The Director highlighted the importance of networking within the IMBA community and encouraged students to connect with alumni from their home countries.

Following Director Tsai’s address, the students gathered on stage for a group photo, marking the start of their shared journey and the friendships that would form during their studies. 

The orientation then shifted to an administrative session led by the IMBA Administration Office. The office representatives provided essential information about the program’s structure, resources and opportunities. They detailed the IMBA course layout, concentration options, policies, and facilities creating an informative atmosphere for the journey ahead. 

The orientation truly came alive during the sessions where current students and alumni shared their experiences, providing valuable insights for the newcomers embarking on their IMBA journey. Roxanne Hu, a current student from the 2021 batch, offered her unique perspective as a local student. Her advice was to communicate openly with professors, classmates, and loved ones; to set and reach specific goals; and to develop a routine to manage time effectively. She also emphasized the importance of prioritizing well-being, especially during overwhelming times, and pointed out the program’s flexibility, which allowed her to study abroad in France during her second year after completing the required first-year courses.

Johana Cuellar from Colombia, a member of the 2023 batch, enthusiastically shared her experiences, showcasing her short film from the Study in Taiwan competition. She emphasized the significance of cultural adaptation, the journey of self-discovery in a new environment, and preserving mental health amidst academic rigors. She also shared her international internship as a visual content creator, offering three key insights: understanding Taiwanese work culture, building a robust portfolio, and fostering valuable professional relationships. She concluded with an inspiring quote from Rumi: “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”

The alumni perspective was brought to life by Francisco Lopez from Honduras and Taro Tseng from Taiwan. Francisco discussed the challenges and rewards of the IMBA experience. He encouraged students to welcome feedback, take responsibility for their choices, and engage actively in the IMBA community. He further urged students to have faith in themselves, to communicate openly, and to practice self-compassion when things do not go according to plan.

Taro shared her insights as a local alumnus, emphasizing the need to remain focused on personal goals despite academic pressures. She encouraged students to enjoy the program and to maintain a balance between their studies and personal relationships. Drawing from her dual-degree experience in France, Taro underscored the importance of appreciating diverse perspectives and the personal growth that derives from interacting with individuals from various cultural backgrounds.

Dicky Irawan, the President of the IMBA Student Council, took the opportunity to introduce the council members, shared information about open positions, and urged new students to get involved. Additionally, he spoke on behalf of the IMBA Oath Club, which advocates for ethical leadership, and invited students to play a role in the club.

The final club presentation was delivered by the co-captains of the IMBA Dragon Boat Team, Anthony Santoso from Indonesia and Lynn Kao from Taiwan. Lynn shared the significance of the Dragon Boat Festival and the team structure while Anthony highlighted the multifaceted benefits of joining the team. They concluded with a call to action for interested students to join and rewarded the first recruit with a prize.

The formal orientation concluded with a vibrant networking session, allowing new students to forge the connections that would prove essential throughout their IMBA journey. A campus tour followed, familiarizing students with their new academic home.

The IMBA 2024 Orientation left the new students equipped, inspired, and ready to embark on their academic journey at NCCUC. The new students departed, marking the end of a memorable first chapter in what promised to be an enriching and transformative experience for the IMBA batch of 2024.

隨著新學年度的展開，政大商學院英語商管專班(ETP)也迎來了新的生力軍，為歡迎加入ETP的大一新生們，商學院國際事務辦公室特別於開學之初，精心規劃了半天的迎新活動，透過豐富的課程內容和破冰活動，為同學們預先展示了接下來四年的精彩生活，同時化解對不確定未來的不安和緊張，並為熟稔彼此情誼提供絕佳的機會。

英語商管專班(ETP)主任林怡伶於開場時就展現了溫暖而真摯的歡迎之情，並且鼓勵同學們不用侷限在學術領域，應專注於加入ETP帶來的個人成長，以及多元經驗帶來的轉變，相信在座的每一位經過ETP的加持後，都可以帶著自信與從容面對全球商業環境的挑戰，在快速變遷的世界中留下屬於自己的成就。

緊接著ETP的三位專任教師，也把握同學們齊聚一堂的機會，進行自我介紹以及分享對同學們的期許。楊健威老師鼓勵大家，把握在學時間精進英語，當未來在應對各種複雜的商業情境，若能用英文精準的傳遞想法，將成為一大利器。鄺慧琪老師則給予學生們溫暖的支持，鼓勵同學在這個全新的環境中敞開心胸，和來自不同科系的同學們交流，相信一定可以獲得超乎想像的成果。沈琪老師稱讚同學們做了勇敢而明智的決定，作為政大商學院的新鮮人，他肯定同學們的實力，更應該秉持這股自信，善用學校資源持續精進。

為讓同學們搶先體驗ETP課程的精彩內容，在三位老師的帶領下，將同學們分成三組進行互動工作坊。楊健威老師為同學們準備了充滿創造力的即席演說挑戰，小組們在有限的時間內使用腦力激當初的詞彙進行英文故事演說，每個小組都展現了出色的創意成果。鄺慧琪老師則帶來「台式英文」的分享，透過情境範例和小組互動，帶領同學們了解語言和文化的細膩之處。沈琪老師則帶領同學們討論品牌策略和企業識別(logo)，有效的連結了商業語言技能與現實的商業世界，激勵同學們進行批判性思考和合作。

同學們在參與本次的迎新活動後，對於接下來的課程內容充滿期待，尤其是老師們帶領的工作坊，用充滿互動的方式結合理論和實務，課後也獲得了非常寶貴的回饋，真的獲益良多。

本次的ETP迎新日在同學們的歡笑中圓滿落幕，經過半天的相處，不但加深同學們之間和老師的情誼，也為接下來充滿挑戰的日子，寫下充滿希望的開端。