如何以英語精準表達自己情緒呢？管理學院英語學習角落舉辦本學期第一場交流活動「Matters of the Heart and Mind: Exploring Love, Wealth & Values」，由導師何佩蓉（Haley）主持。Haley畢業於中山大學外文系，曾任英語角落講師，此次活動以英語探討愛情、財富與價值的關係，激發學生對人生價值觀的思考。

活動以自我介紹開場後，進入主題「愛情與財富」的討論。第一個問題聚焦於財富是否能帶來幸福，以及財務穩定是否比感情連結更重要。Haley提出例子：買禮物送給愛人，或捐款支持關心的議題能否帶來快樂呢？有學生認為，財富能提供安全感，例如支付醫療費用或實現夢想，但也有人分享身邊案例——一位富有的朋友雖擁有豪宅名車，卻因缺乏情感支持而感到空虛。學生們一致認為，財富與幸福的關係因人而異，但情感連結往往是幸福的關鍵。

第二個問題探討情侶間的財務分工：應平分責任還是依具體情況調整？學生們針對不同情境展開熱議。例如，一對情侶中，一人是高收入的，另一人是薪資較低的，是否應五五分帳？多數人認為應依收入比例分配，但也有人提出，若一方失業，另一方應承擔更多責任以維持關係穩定。此外，若情侶同居，一方擁有房屋而另一方租住，該如何分擔費用？學生建議應考慮房屋擁有權、生活成本及雙方意願達成共識。

經過這次活動，學生不僅用英語表達觀點，還學習了如「Donate」（捐獻）、「Circumstance」（環境）等實用詞彙。透過討論，他們更深入理解愛情與財富的平衡，並反思個人價值觀。這場活動不僅提升語言能力，也為未來與國際友人交流奠定基礎。

【英語學習角落系列講座介紹】
💡 演講內容以英文進行
💡 於活動結束時發放「英語實踐歷程檔案計畫」點數證書
💡想了解更多講座資訊，歡迎來信詢問-管院英語學習角落專用信箱: engc@cm.nsysu.edu.tw

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Management College Presents: Matters of the Heart and Mind — Exploring Love, Wealth & Values

The College of Management’s English Learning Corner held its second exchange event of the semester on March 28: “Matters of the Heart and Mind: Exploring Love, Wealth & Values.” The session was led by Instructor Haley Ho, a graduate of National Sun Yat-sen University’s Department of Foreign Languages and a former English Corner lecturer. Haley guided students through a lively and thoughtful English discussion centered on love, wealth, and personal values.

The event kicked off with self-introductions, followed by the first discussion topic: Can wealth bring happiness, and is financial stability more important than emotional connection in a relationship? Haley provided relatable examples—such as buying gifts for loved ones or donating to a meaningful cause—which sparked a range of responses. Some students argued that wealth provides essential security, enabling access to healthcare or the ability to pursue one’s dreams. Others pointed out that even wealthy individuals may feel unfulfilled without deep emotional connections.

The second topic focused on how couples should manage financial responsibilities: Should expenses be split equally, or based on individual circumstances? Students debated situations like a couple where one partner earns significantly more than the other—should they still split bills 50/50? Most students favored proportional contributions based on income, though others emphasized the need for flexibility, such as one partner taking on more during difficult times. Another scenario involved a cohabiting couple where one owns the home and the other does not—how should expenses be shared? Suggestions included considering homeownership, living costs, and open communication to reach a fair agreement.

Throughout the event, students not only practiced their English speaking skills but also learned useful vocabulary such as “donate” and “circumstance.” The discussion helped students express their thoughts more clearly in English, while also deepening their understanding of love, wealth, and personal values—equipping them for future cross-cultural conversations and life beyond the classroom.