每日英語跟讀 Ep.K598: Pursue Your Dreams with Determination, Tech CEOs Inspire Graduates
During in-person graduation ceremonies held by several major universities in Taiwan for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Jensen Huang, the co-founder and CEO of Nvidia, urged National Taiwan University (NTU) graduates to actively chase their dreams. In his speech, he emphasized the importance of running, not walking, towards their goals. Huang compared pursuing dreams to running for food or running to avoid becoming prey, highlighting the urgency and dedication required to succeed.
自從COVID-19大流行以來，幾所台灣重要的大學首次舉行了現場的畢業典禮，Nvidia的共同創辦人兼首席執行官黃仁勳在其中一場典禮上鼓勵國立台灣大學的畢業生積極追尋夢想。他在演講中強調了為實現目標奔跑而不是行走的重要性。黃先生將追求夢想比喻為奔跑覓食或逃避成為獵物，突顯了成功所需的迫切性和奉獻精神。
Other notable tech executives also addressed graduating students at various Taiwanese universities. National Chengchi University held two ceremonies, featuring Patrick Pan, an alumnus and the head of Taiwan and Hong Kong operations at Meta (owner of Facebook), and Tung Tzu-hsien, the chairman of Pegatron. At National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST), the CEO of TUL Corp, Ted Chen, who is also an alumnus, delivered the commencement speech. Chen encouraged graduates to maintain an optimistic mindset and approach challenges with calmness.
其他知名的科技公司高層也在台灣各大學的畢業典禮上向畢業生發表了演講。國立政治大學舉行了兩場典禮，分別邀請了校友：Facebook母公司Meta在台灣和香港業務的負責人潘先國，以及和碩聯合科技董事長童子賢。國立臺灣科技大學則請到該校校友的撼訊科技總經理陳劍威發表畢業典禮演講。陳先生鼓勵畢業生保持樂觀的心態，冷靜的面對挑戰。
While many universities invited speakers from the tech industry, National Taiwan Normal University chose Academia Sinica's Lee Fong-mao, a Taoist, to deliver the commencement speech. Lee encouraged the graduating students, totaling 4,469, to fearlessly pursue unconventional or unpopular subjects and themes if they plan to pursue careers in academics. He emphasized that through dedication and passion, individuals can shape their lives in unique ways.
儘管許多大學邀請了科技業的嘉賓演講，國立台灣師範大學則選擇了中央研究院的道教研究院士李豐楙作為畢業演講嘉賓。李先生鼓勵這4469名畢業生在追求學術事業時勇敢地追求非傳統或不受歡迎的主題和題材。他強調，通過奉獻和熱情，個人可以以獨特的方式塑造自己的生活。
At National Chi Nan University, Hsieh Hsiang-tang, a student of Rukai descent, incorporated a quote from Rukai writer Avuinni Kadreseng in her graduation speech. Hsieh expressed that enduring discomfort often leads to the discovery of valuable principles. She encouraged her fellow graduates to embrace challenges and strive for success, while respecting traditional wisdom and utilizing modern technology to strengthen their connection with the land.
在國立暨南國際大學，畢業生謝享唐引用了魯凱族作家Avuinni Kadreseng的一句話作為她的畢業演講。謝同學表示，忍受不適往往導致發現有價值的原則。她鼓勵同學們接受挑戰，努力追求成功，同時尊重傳統智慧，利用現代科技來加強他們與土地的聯繫。
Reference article: https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2023/05/28/2003800556