從林口康橋到京都大學 陳宥均勇敢轉彎走出自己的留學路

  面對人生的十字路口,做出選擇從不容易。2022 年,陳宥均以能夠錄取北一女的成績直升林口康橋雙語班,卻在十一年級毅然轉入留學班,專注準備海外升學,最終,她錄取了日本頂尖學府——京都大學電機與電子工程學系,用實力和毅力證明自己的選擇。

  宥均分享,其實她從八年級起便萌生留學想法,轉班是她對自己未來藍圖的回應。原先在雙語班 A 組所累積的學科基礎,讓她順利銜接留學班與 AP 課程的挑戰,同時也讓她不會因適應問題與校園生活脫節,能夠續參與社團與音樂活動,維持生活的平衡與熱情。

從創意實作到國際舞台,發現熱情所在

  十年級下學期,宥均與同學一起參加「臺灣三星Solve for Tomorrow創意提案競賽」。她與團隊以關注高齡化議題的《SMILE!》智能鏡獲得全國銅牌,展現專業知識與能力,更體現出對人文及社會的關懷。後續,他們將成果撰寫成論文,更曾赴日本參加2024 IEEE國際會議。這次經歷讓宥均體會到從無到有的樂趣與成就感,也確立了她對電子工程與應用的熱情。

在學業與興趣中找到平衡與力量

  從大班開始學習小提琴,小六起便加入校內管弦樂團,這份對音樂的熱愛持續至今。「我選擇將拉琴當作是種放鬆,而非壓力來源,這反而能讓我在繁忙的課業中兼顧興趣。」而她也期許自己能在大學階段繼續參與樂團,把這份熱情延續下去。

  高中社團—進「鄉」團關注各項社會議題,並熱衷服務與實踐,宥均身為其中的一員,不僅曾擔任營隊主持人,更參與活動籌辦與對外聯繫。面對學業與興趣發展的抉擇,宥均始終是兩者兼得的典範。她鼓勵學弟妹:「選擇真正熱愛的,才能走得長久。」這樣優異的表現,除了找到學習熱忱,更來自她的「刻意挑戰」。

突破舒適圈,成為更好的自己

  談到在康橋的轉變,宥均分享:「除了英文能力提升很多,我也變得更勇敢發問、更願意嘗試。」從適性分組的小班制課程中,她與老師建立良好互動,也嘗試選修更具挑戰的AP課程刻意磨練自己,加強閱讀與寫作能力,使英文實力大幅提升。

  回顧在康橋的這段旅程,宥均以堅定的步伐走出屬於自己的道路。在多元探索中,她找到興趣所在,在刻意挑戰中,她培養出面對未知的勇氣。這段充滿選擇與轉變的高中歷程,不只是學業的積累,更是自我成長的見證。無論未來她選擇踏上哪條道路,相信宥均都能憑著熱忱與毅力,持續發光發熱,走出耀眼的人生風景。

Grace Chen made a bold academic shift in 11th grade, transferring from the Bilingual Program to the International Program at Kang Chiao to pursue her dream of studying abroad. Her determination led to her acceptance into Kyoto University’s Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

Her academic foundation helped her transition smoothly, allowing her to keep participating in clubs and music. She co-developed the award-winning project SMILE! in a national competition, later presenting it at the 2024 IEEE conference in Japan, which deepened her passion for electronic engineering.

A devoted violinist since childhood, Grace continues to find balance between academics and personal interests. As a member of the Jin-Xiang Club, she actively engaged in community service and event planning. She emphasizes the importance of choosing what you truly love in order to go far.

At Kang Chiao, Grace developed stronger English skills, built confidence, and embraced challenges through AP courses. Her high school journey was not just about academic achievement but also personal growth, driven by passion and deliberate effort.

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