每當面對困難，林芯伃常在心中默念：「因為你是林芯伃，所以你一定做得到。」這句話看似有些壓力，但更多時候，是讓她咬牙堅持下去的動力。外向樂觀的她，自我要求極高，對讀書也講求方法：「不是看誰讀得久，而是看誰讀得對」，從高一成績平平，到錄取國立政治大學財務管理學系，一步步走出屬於自己的道路。
原本計劃就讀臺中二中的她，最終被葳格高中的獎學金制度與繁星推薦的優勢吸引，決定直升。當年升上高中後，發現身邊有三分之二的同學都認識，熟悉的環境跟老師讓她格外自在。而在評估大學志願時，林芯伃用了「刪去法」逐一排除不感興趣或出路不符預期的選項，鎖定商管領域。接著，就對自身的了解與目標，選擇了財管系，立志成為實務導向的財務分析師或顧問。
回首這段求學歷程，林芯伃感謝各科老師的陪伴與教導。提到有一次她在深夜傳訊息給數學老師問問題，老師居然馬上回覆，讓當下的她感動不已。她也鼓勵學弟妹「努力不一定會成功，但成功一定需要努力」，提醒大家不要被一時的挫折打敗，更不要害怕走得慢，只要堅持，就會在自己的時區開花結果。相信時間與努力，未來的你會由衷地感謝今天不放棄的自己。
National Chengchi University Department of Finance | Rebecca Lin
Whenever faced with challenges, Rebecca Lin often silently repeats to herself: “Because you are Rebecca Lin, you can definitely do it.” While this mantra might sound pressure-filled, more often it serves as the driving force that pushes her to persevere. Outgoing and optimistic, Rebecca holds herself to high standards and believes in studying smart as well as studying hard: “It’s not about who studies the longest, but who studies the right way.” From having average grades in her first year of high school, she gradually paved her own path, eventually earning admission to the Department of Finance at National Chengchi University.
Originally planning to attend Taichung Second Senior High School, Rebecca was drawn to the scholarship opportunities and the advantages of the "Star Program" at Wagor High School, and chose to continue her studies there instead. Upon entering high school, she discovered that two-thirds of her classmates were familiar faces, which, along with a supportive environment and teachers, helped her feel at ease and confident.
When deciding on her college choices, Rebecca used a process of elimination—removing majors she had no interest in or whose career prospects didn’t align with her goals—ultimately narrowing it down to the field of business and management. After careful consideration of her strengths and aspirations, she chose to pursue Finance, with the ambition of becoming a practical, hands-on financial analyst or consultant.
Looking back on her academic journey, Rebecca expresses deep gratitude for the support and guidance from all her subject teachers. She recalls a touching moment when she messaged her math teacher late at night with a question—and received a reply almost immediately. That gesture left a lasting impression on her.
To her juniors, she offers these words of encouragement: “Hard work doesn’t always guarantee success, but success always requires hard work and working smartly.” She reminds them not to be defeated by temporary setbacks or discouraged by a slower pace. As long as you keep going, you’ll bloom in your own time zone. Trust in time and effort—your future self will thank you for not giving up today.
