Welcome our first-year students to the NSYSU College of Management family!

In order to assist freshmen in not only acquiring professional knowledge but also gaining a better understanding of the resources provided by the College of Management and the university during their learning journey, the College organized the ‘Freshman Core Competency Training Camp’ on September 13, 2023. Through this event, we hope to help freshmen establish an international perspective, explore careers and interests, and learn about the career development and internship resources offered by the College of Management.

“In addition to acquiring professional knowledge, students should also cultivate five core competencies, including an ethical perspective, social responsibility, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and an international perspective. Moreover, by participating in business competitions during their academic journey, students could connect with practical business experiences, realize their shortcomings, and improve. I hope every student can actively explore different opportunities to discover your interests and your future career paths.” These are the best wishes and encouragement for first-year students from Dean Shu-Chuan Yeh of the College of Management.

 

Establishing an International Perspective and International Resources Offered by the College of Management

Po-Wen She, director of the International Relations and Accreditation Office, shared with freshmen that the College of Management has established sister school partnerships with numerous universities all over the world. NSYSU and the College also offer generous scholarships to encourage students to make the most of the resources. Furthermore, students could engage with English by enrolling in English-taught courses provided by different departments, participating in English Corner sessions, and interacting with local and international students to integrate English into daily life. Additionally, this event also understood which countries students are interested in for exchange programs through online voting. The College of Management will do its best to provide assistance based on students’ preferences.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chun-Han Chen, a senior student majoring in Business Management also shared her exchange experience at Singapore Management University. She mentioned that to meet the requirements for the desired foreign university, in addition to maintaining good academic performance and participating in extracurricular activities, it is essential to enhance the English language skills to meet the English proficiency requirements. She also recommended that attending various seminars and sessions organized by the Office of International Affairs could help students learn more about different universities and countries and pick the most desired one. She encouraged freshmen to live their life to the fullest and enrich themselves. No matter which country they aspire to go to in the future, they should always remember to “Learn Hard, Play Hard.”

 

 

Career and Interest Exploration

In this event, we have invited two alumni, I-Chuan Huang and Chien-Hung Chen who graduated from the Department of Finance. They discussed the topic of “University Career and Interest Exploration” and shared how they utilized school resources to further explore, experiment, learn, and eventually find their own goals and directions. Mr. Chien-Hung Chen pointed out that NSYSU offers various opportunities for interest and career explorations, such as general education courses, inter-college electives, international student exchange programs, and even unique sports courses like sailing and diving. He emphasized and encouraged every student, “Make the most of the resources offered by the university, try out things you are interested in during the academic journey, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Imagine what kind of person you want to be in the future constantly.” 

I-Chuan Huang also shared her past experiences and pointed out the question “What kind of person do you want to be?” She mentioned this question will evolve as people progress through different stages of life, but we should ask ourselves this question more regularly and work toward the goals.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Career Development and Internship Resources

The College of Management’s Office of Career Development offers services such as students' career preparation courses, one-on-one resume assessments, one-on-one career consultations, and corporate talent recruitment briefing sessions. Cindy Lin, director of the Office of Career Development expressed the hope that through these services, they can assist students in bridging the gap in industry knowledge, and gain insights into the skills and talents that the industry requires. During the academic journey, students could enhance their capabilities by taking elective courses and ultimately boost their competitiveness before entering workplaces.

Jui-Hsuan Chen, a recent graduate student from the Department of Business Management, gotten the opportunity to complete a 4-month internship at the marketing department of BC Transit in Canada. During JUI-HSUAN’s internship, he collaborated with the Canadian Government and designers to create promotional material on buses that promoted the operation of public buses during the Christmas holiday season.
He also assisted in purchasing bus stop signs and creating manuals. JUI-HSUAN CHEN experienced different work environments in Canada and gained insight into his strengths. 

Jui-Hsuan suggested students participate in different events and lectures organized by the College of Management and the university. When finding curiosity and interest, we should be brave to practice and network with the professionals in that field. During the academic journey, we should reflect on the direction of future career development, identify the skills that need to be strengthened and work hard to overcome challenges.

Jui-Hsuan concluded his speech with a metaphor, “Entering college feels like entering an empty room, although the size and height cannot be changed, we could design and decorate it to become the ideal room by ourselves. Focus on the things you could change and create the university life that you love and would be proud of.” This is the encouragement for freshmen given by him.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Through the Freshmen Core Competency Camp, we hope that all students can gain a deeper understanding of how to plan their university life and explore their interests. We also aim to help them learn how to utilize the international academic and career development resources offered by the College of Management to assist them in building a unique university life. Ultimately, put their life blueprint into practice!