安瑞希實習心得12：探索新北

日期：2025年7月11日

作者：安瑞希 Avery Adams

上個禮拜四，我有一個難得的機會前往新莊區辦事。這是我第一次踏進新北市最西邊的地區，因此讓我感到特別新鮮和有趣。這次出差的任務是協助何宗勳秘書長去取回一把重要的鑰匙。這個出差讓我對台灣不同區域的環境與文化有了更多了解。

不過，在拿鑰匙的過程中，我也遇到了一些小插曲。由於要給秘書長鑰匙的人改變了安排，讓一位我們都不認識的人來交付鑰匙，而這位人士同樣也不認識我或秘書長，導致雙方在現場一時之間難以確認彼此的身份，情況一度顯得相當混亂。

新莊區給我的第一印象是，它與我之前去過的新北其他地區有些不同。相較之下，新莊似乎更偏向工業與倉儲用途，因此街道上比較安靜，人潮也較少。這樣的氛圍讓我聯想到美國某些城市的工業區，那些地方同樣充滿大型倉庫與工廠建築，節奏不快，但仍然井然有序。雖然並非觀光景點，新莊卻有一種務實且沉穩的氣息，讓人覺得踏實。

完成取鑰匙的任務後，我立刻趕往另一個活動地點，參加關於電動車政策的議會會議。由於時間緊湊，我必須迅速從新莊前往會議場地，這也考驗了我對大台北地區交通系統的掌握能力。幸好，這段時間以來，我已越來越熟悉捷運系統，不僅能快速規劃路線，也逐漸學會根據實際情況作出彈性調整。這次的行程正好讓我實地運用這些交通知識與經驗。

整體而言，這一天雖然行程緊湊，但充滿學習與探索的收穫。從踏進不熟悉的新莊區，到高效率地完成任務，再到如期參與重要會議，這樣的經驗不僅提升了我的實務能力，也讓我對新北市有了更立體的認識。未來若還有機會，我也希望能繼續深入認識台灣各個不同的城區與生活樣貌。

 

Exploring Xinbei

Last Thursday, I had the opportunity to run errands in Xinzhuang District. It was my first time stepping into the westernmost part of New Taipei City, so it was particularly fresh and interesting for me. The mission of this mission was to assist Secretary-General He Zongxun to retrieve an important key. This trip allowed me to learn more about the environment and culture of different regions of Taiwan.

However, in the process of getting the keys, I also encountered some hiccups as well. The situation was quite chaotic for a while as the person who was going to give the key to the Secretary-General changed the arrangement to deliver the keys to a person we did not know, and who also did not know me or the Secretary-General.

My first impression of Xinzhuang was that it was a little different from other areas in New Taipei that I had been to before. In contrast, Xinzhuang seems to be more industrial and warehousing, so the streets are quieter and less crowded. The atmosphere reminds me of the industrial areas of some American cities, which are also filled with large warehouses and factory buildings, not fast-paced, but still orderly. Although it is not a tourist attraction, Shinjo has a pragmatic and calm atmosphere that makes people feel down-to-earth.

After completing the task of collecting the keys, I immediately rushed to another event location for a parliamentary meeting on electric vehicle policy. Due to the tight schedule, I had to get from Xinzhuang to the conference venue quickly, which also tested my mastery of the transportation system in the greater Taipei area. Fortunately, over the years, I have become more familiar with the MRT system, which not only allows me to plan my route quickly, but also learns to be flexible and adaptable to the actual situation. This trip was a great way for me to put my knowledge and experience into practice.

Overall, although the day was compact, it was full of learning and exploration. From stepping into the unfamiliar Xinzhuang District, to completing tasks efficiently, to participating in important meetings as scheduled, this experience not only improved my practical ability, but also gave me a more three-dimensional understanding of New Taipei City. In the future, if there is still a chance, I hope to continue to have a deeper understanding of the different urban areas and life styles in Taiwan.