國文系校友隨日大和住建回娘家 引《楚辭》勉學弟妹勇敢追夢 NCUE Department of Chinese Alumna Returns with Yamato Juken, Encouraging Students to Pursue Their Dreams
來自日本大和住建株式會社的木原巌顧問日前率團蒞校訪問。大和住建為本校合作企業之一，自2025年起提供本校學生赴日實習機會；而今年3月甫正式入職該公司的國文系應屆校友陳萱，也隨團「回娘家」，並引用《楚辭》名句「亦余心之所善兮，雖九死其猶未悔」，期勉學弟妹勇於追夢、不留遺憾。陳萱在學期間曾赴日本姊妹校愛知教育大學交換學習，該校師生近期亦來校進行兩天文化交流，展現本校與日本產學界多元而緊密的合作關係。
大和住建創立於1987年，總部位於兵庫縣神戶市，目前於日本全國約有50處據點及800名員工，為日本高性能木造住宅先驅企業之一。公司除承襲日本傳統建築工法，亦致力節能減碳與環境永續，打造健康、舒適且適合長住的家園。近年大和住建積極拓展海外市場，對具跨文化背景人才需求殷切，因此與本校合作推動實習計畫，並延攬陳萱成為公司首名臺籍員工，攜手培育具國際視野的人才。
訪問期間，木原顧問一行向本校師生說明今年度實習計畫內容。該計畫預計於7、8月間辦理，為期兩個月，內容涵蓋團隊協作、職場商務禮儀、日本企業文化研習、住宅實務工作、CAD繪圖實作及成果發表等；實習期間住宿與午餐費用均由公司負擔。訪問團亦特別與今夏將參與實習計畫的師生交流，並邀請陳萱於座談會中分享求職與入職經驗。當日出席的師長包括李漢文國際長、公育系魏培軒老師及國際處張琇惠組長等。
大和住建西津昌廣會長與三谷佳裕副會長於陳萱入職時均親自迎接她與陪同前往的母親，顯示公司對國際攬才的重視。目前陳萱任職於經營戰略本部，工作內容結合品牌推廣與客戶服務，除參與各項宣傳企劃案，也負責經營網站平台，協助屋主分享居住經驗，並提供其所需支持與回饋。
陳萱表示，從面試到正式入職僅約三週時間。為準備面試，她除瀏覽公司官網了解徵才資訊、職務需求及福利制度外，亦蒐集日本企業面試流程與注意事項，並參考前輩及學長姐的經驗，在家反覆模擬問答與應對禮儀。
擁有日文檢定（JLPT）N1能力的陳萱，過去曾協助接待來校的大和住建訪賓，並積極爭取公司的面試機會。她認為，無懼挑戰與主動把握機緣，是自己獲得公司青睞的原因之一；此外，她曾赴捷克與日本交換學習，累積的國際交流經驗，也符合公司拓展海外市場的人才需求。
在學期間主修國文、輔修輔導與諮商的陳萱指出，中、日語文淵源深厚，國文系訓練提升她對日本文字與語境的敏銳度；輔諮專業所強調的團隊合作，則與日本職場文化高度契合，有助她與不同背景同仁建立良好合作關係；加上在文化截然不同的捷克與日本交換學習的經驗，讓她學會不以單一標準評價他人，並培養適應多元環境的能力，均是她赴日發展的軟實力，因此迄未出現明顯的水土不服。
談及日本職場文化，陳萱印象最深刻的是「感恩文化」的內化。她觀察到，同事間經常真誠表達感謝，主管也會主動肯定下屬的付出並尊重每個人的意見，讓她感受良好的工作氛圍。她表示，公司為期一個月的「新卒研修」（新人培訓）內容涵蓋商務禮儀、住宅專業知識及實務演練等，每週亦安排幹部分享工作經驗與注意事項，對她順利融入日本職場亦有極大助益。
陳萱坦言，目前最大的挑戰仍是商務日文與文法應用。她認為，若能在入職前進一步強化上述能力，將有助降低前輩交辦工作時的溝通成本，也更能完整表達自己的想法，為公司做出更多貢獻。 對於懷抱「日本夢」的學弟妹，陳萱建議，語文能力固然重要，但無須因準備不足而卻步，「到了當地，自然學會如何運用有限的語言能力生存下去。」她也鼓勵善用交換學習、打工度假或遊學等機會，提早探索自己是否適應海外生活。她提醒，應先釐清自己赴日的初衷，唯有堅定信念，不忘初心，才有底氣邁出步伐，並在面對孤寂與挫折時持續前行。
她引用屈原〈離騷〉中的名句「亦余心之所善兮，雖九死其猶未悔」，期勉學弟妹對心之所嚮勇敢嘗試，不因恐懼與挫折而躊躇不前；只要曾經選擇與努力過，無論結果如何，都是生命中彌足珍貴的體驗。
另一方面，日本愛知教育大學師生一行22人近期亦蒞校交流。兩天期間國際處語文中心安排中文課程體驗，透過課堂互動與實務演練增進學生語言能力；本校學生亦帶領訪團體驗元宵文化活動，包括品嘗湯圓、彩繪燈籠與猜燈謎等，進一步深化雙方情誼與合作關係。（國際暨兩岸事務處）
Mr. Iwao Kihara, Advisor to Yamato Juken Co., Ltd. of Japan, recently led a delegation to visit National Changhua University of Education (NCUE). As one of NCUE’s industry partners, Yamato Juken has offered internship opportunities in Japan for NCUE students since 2025. Accompanying the delegation was Chen Hsuan, a recent graduate from the Department of Chinese who officially joined the company in March this year. Returning to her alma mater alongside the visiting team, Chen quoted a famous line from the Chu Ci—“That which my heart recognizes as righteous and worthy, I shall steadfastly uphold; even were I to perish countless times, I would harbor no remorse.”—to encourage younger students to pursue their dreams boldly and without regret. During her studies at NCUE, Chen participated in an exchange program at Aichi University of Education, whose faculty and students also recently visited NCUE for a two-day cultural exchange, highlighting the University’s diverse and close collaborations with Japanese academic and industry partners.
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Kobe, Yamato Juken is one of Japan’s pioneering companies in high-performance wooden housing. The company operates approximately 50 locations nationwide with around 800 employees. While preserving traditional Japanese architectural craftsmanship, the company is also committed to energy conservation, carbon reduction, and environmental sustainability, creating healthy and comfortable long-term living spaces. In recent years, Yamato Juken has actively expanded into overseas markets and developed a strong demand for talent with intercultural backgrounds. Through its internship partnership with NCUE, the company recruited Chen Hsuan as its first international employee, jointly cultivating globally minded talent.
During the visit, Advisor Kihara and his delegation introduced this year’s internship program to NCUE faculty and students. Scheduled to take place over two months during July and August, the program includes teamwork training, business etiquette, Japanese corporate culture workshops, hands-on housing-related tasks, CAD design practice, and final presentations. Accommodation and lunch expenses during the internship are fully covered by the company. The delegation also met with faculty members and students participating in this year’s internship program and invited Chen to share her experiences in job searching and transitioning into the workplace. Faculty members attending the session included Dean of the International Office Hon-Man Lee, Professor Pei-Hsuan Wei of the Department of Public Affairs and Civic Education, and Division Chief Hsiu-Hui Chang of the International Office.
When Chen officially joined the company, Chairman & CEO Nishizu Masahiro and Vice Chairman Mitani Yoshihiro personally welcomed her and her mother, underscoring the company’s commitment to international talent recruitment. Chen currently works in the Corporate Strategy Division, where her responsibilities combine brand promotion and customer service. In addition to participating in marketing projects, she also manages online platforms that allow homeowners to share their living experiences and receive support and feedback.
Chen shared that the entire process from interview to official employment took only about three weeks. To prepare for the interview, she not only reviewed information on the company’s official website regarding recruitment, job responsibilities, and employee benefits, but also researched Japanese interview etiquette and processes. Drawing on advice from seniors and alumni, she repeatedly practiced interview questions and business manners at home.
Holding the highest-level Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 certification, Chen had previously assisted in hosting Yamato Juken visitors at NCUE and actively pursued the interview opportunity. She believes that her willingness to embrace challenges and seize opportunities helped her stand out to the company. In addition, her exchange experiences in both the Czech Republic and Japan aligned well with the company’s demand for talent capable of supporting overseas expansion.
As a student, Chen majored in Chinese Literature and minored in Guidance and Counseling. She noted that the historical and linguistic connections between Chinese and Japanese enhanced her sensitivity to Japanese language usage and cultural context. Meanwhile, the emphasis on teamwork in counseling studies closely matched Japanese workplace culture and helped her build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Combined with her exchange experiences in culturally different environments such as the Czech Republic and Japan, she learned not to judge others from a single perspective and developed the adaptability needed to thrive in multicultural environments. These experiences, she said, became valuable soft skills that eased her transition into working in Japan.
Speaking about Japanese workplace culture, Chen said she was most impressed by the deeply rooted culture of gratitude. She observed that colleagues frequently express sincere appreciation to one another, while supervisors actively recognize employees’ contributions and respect individual opinions, creating a positive working atmosphere. She added that the company’s month-long new employee training program covered business etiquette, housing expertise, and practical exercises, while weekly sharing sessions by senior staff also helped her adapt smoothly to the Japanese workplace.
Chen admitted that her biggest challenge at present remains business Japanese and advanced grammar usage. She believes that strengthening these skills before entering the workforce would reduce communication barriers, improve her ability to express ideas clearly, and allow her to contribute more effectively to the company.
For younger students who dream of working in Japan, Chen emphasized that while language ability is important, students should not be discouraged by feelings of inadequate preparation. “Once you are there, you naturally learn how to survive with the language skills you have,” she said. She also encouraged students to take advantage of opportunities such as exchange programs, working holidays, and study tours to explore whether overseas life suits them. Chen stressed the importance of understanding one’s original motivation for going abroad, noting that a strong sense of purpose helps people step outside their comfort zones and continue moving forward despite loneliness or setbacks.
Quoting the famous line from Chu Yuan’s Li Sao—“That which my heart recognizes as righteous and worthy, I shall steadfastly uphold; even were I to perish countless times, I would harbor no remorse.”—Chen encouraged younger students to courageously pursue what they truly aspire to and not allow fear or setbacks to hold them back. She added that as long as one has made the choice and genuinely tried, the experience itself will remain an invaluable part of life.
Meanwhile, a delegation of 22 faculty members and students from Aichi University of Education also recently visited NCUE for exchange activities. During the two-day program, the Language Center of the International Office arranged Chinese language classes featuring interactive activities and practical exercises to strengthen participants’ language skills. NCUE students also guided the visitors through Lantern Festival cultural experiences, including tasting tangyuan, painting lanterns, and solving lantern riddles, further deepening friendship and cooperation between the two universities. (Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs)
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本校113年12月7日校園頭條 跨國產學合作添新例 日本大和住建提供學生赴日實習機會
▲甫於今年3月入職日本大和住建株式會社的本校國文系應屆校友陳萱（中），日前隨同公司來校訪問，並於座談會中分享求職經驗。大和住建西津昌廣會長（左二）與三谷佳裕副會長（右二）於陳萱入職時親自與她及陪同的母親會面，顯示公司對此次國際攬才的重視。Chen Hsuan (center), a recent graduate of NCUE’s Department of Chinese who joined Yamato Juken Co., Ltd. in Japan this March, recently returned to campus with the company delegation and shared her job-seeking experience during a forum session. Chairman Nishizu Masahiro (second from left) and Vice Chairman Mitani Yoshihiro (second from right) personally met with Chen and her mother when she officially joined the company, demonstrating the company’s strong commitment to international talent recruitment.
▲日前李漢文國際長於國際處歡迎由木原巖顧問（左）率領的大和住建訪問團。Dean of NCUE’s International Office Hon-Man Lee welcomes the Yamato Juken delegation, led by Advisor Iwao Kihara (left), at the International Office.
▲陳萱隨大和住建訪問團「回娘家」，並分享求職經驗，吸引許多學弟妹們參與座談。Chen Hsuan returns to her alma mater with the Yamato Juken delegation and shares her job-seeking experience during a forum attended by many NCUE students.
▲國際處安排大和住建訪賓參訪鹿港。The International Office arranges a cultural visit to Lukang for members of the Yamato Juken delegation.
▲大和住建訪賓攝於鹿港老街。Members of the Yamato Juken delegation pose for a group photo at Lukang Old Street.
▲大和住建訪賓造訪臺中的國家漫畫博物館園區。Members of the Yamato Juken delegation visit the National Taiwan Museum of Comics in Taichung.
▲日本姊妹校愛知教育大學師生近期來校文化交流，為期二日，李國際長、國際處語文中心楊曉菁主任及國際處張琇惠組長歡迎訪賓並合影。Faculty members and students from Aichi University of Education recently visited NCUE for a two-day cultural exchange program. Dean Lee, Director Hsiao-Ching Yang of the Language Center, and Division Chief Hsiu-Hui Chang of the International Office welcomed the delegation and posed for a group photo.
▲愛知教大師生於進德校區I-House「國際窩」前合影。Visitors from Aichi University of Education pose for a group photo in front of I-House (International House) on the Jinde Campus.
▲國際處語文中心為愛知教大學生安排中文課程體驗，以及傳統文化活動如彩繪燈籠、吃湯圓與猜燈謎等。The Language Center of the International Office arranges Chinese language classes and traditional cultural activities for students from Aichi University of Education, including lantern painting, eating tangyuan, and solving lantern riddles.
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