America is the land of dreams, where dreaming is encouraged and put down in action. I am glad TDC offered me this chance to see how people here are so brave to try everything, going through long roads, before finding their fated occupation. That would not be their stop, because they usually will have other interests. In the same aspire I joined a dancing project in addition to my internship; the time and energy it takes all comes down to a very rewarding experience.
It is important to grab opportunities, but only persistence can get you there. Although Taiwan designers lack the language proficiency compared to Hong Kong and Singapore, it is not something terrible enough to stop you from fighting for your chance. Be open, see the world, and see what you can do for Taiwan.
Sasha's Blog
不要忘記出發時的理想,也不要失去冒險和反省的能力。 - 林懷民
看到這句話時深深感動,出發時每個人都是充滿了動力,但只有持續前進才能到達目的地。感謝台創舉辦的這個行程讓我開拓心與眼,六個月裡看到另一種文化,不論是工作或是生活,每件事情都十分新鮮;在明基工作近三年後參加這個活動,抱著留學生的心態到美國學習,不見得能在專業領域更進一步,但在觀念上,的確受到很大的影響。
美國是夢想第一的國家,人人為了夢想而活,也鼓勵勇於作夢的人。唸二個不同的學位是司空見慣,因為一段時間後才找到想走的路,並且勇於改變。除了工作外,很多人都另有專長,例如舞蹈、音樂;我在工作之餘也參加了舞蹈工作營,必須付出極大的心力跟時間,在那裡找到另一個天堂。
台灣與香港、新加坡相較之下,缺乏吸收國外資訊;除了加強專業領域外,也要了解國外的資訊,才能知道這個領域的整體動向。
雖然台灣的英文能力較差,但不要因此氣餒或覺得有所不足,放開心胸去跟別人學習,也分享自己在台灣所學所見;如果對國外的工作或進修機會有興趣,都要勇於爭取,看看外面的世界,也要想想如何能為台灣盡一份心力。
| Designer: | Sasha Tseng |
| Year of Internship: | 2007 |
| Internship Company: | LUNAR Design |
| Previous Employer: | BenQ Corporation |
| Current Employe: | Lunar Design |