心理系詹雅雯老師擁有臨床心理師背景，長期以來，她在教學與工作中都秉持同一份信念：同理、尊重個別差異，並在需要時給予恰到好處的協助。她認為，導師不只是提出建議的人，更是在學生感到迷惘或不安時，能夠站在他們身旁、陪他們一起看清前路的角色。
導師的角色 – 學習之外的引路人
詹老師擅長透過細節觀察學生：上課時的表情、互動時的語氣、學習參與度的變化，都是她了解學生的重要線索。有些學生不太容易主動開口，她便從輕鬆的問候開始；而對願意分享的學生，她也願意投入更多時間傾聽，讓他們慢慢說出心裡真正的想法。
她並不急著替學生做決定，而是透過提問與討論，讓學生自己一步一步釐清問題。她說：「我希望他們在談話中找到自己的方向，而不是只帶走我給的答案。」這樣的方式也讓學生在對話中逐漸建立起信任與安心感。
此外，作為導師，詹老師看重的是學生整體的生活狀態，而不是只把焦點放在課業成績上。對新生而言，她會協助建立獨立生活的節奏、熟悉校園環境，並提醒他們留意自己的情緒變化；對高年級學生，她則逐漸引導他們思考未來方向，升學、轉向其他領域，或是進入職場。
在這些討論中，她常鼓勵學生把自己的需求放在心裡重要的位置。有些學生會因為迷惘而感到焦慮，她便協助他們整理思緒、拆解目標；若遇到較棘手的情緒問題，她也會協助學生尋求專業資源，讓他們能在安全的環境中獲得更完整的支持。
陪伴與理解，累積成為最真誠的師生情感
許多學生與詹老師相處一段時間後，會不自覺開始分享生活中的瑣事。有的人會談最近感興趣的活動，也有人會提到人際上的煩惱。她發現，這些看似微小的交換，反而是理解學生的重要途徑，更讓她感受到每位學生獨特的個性與力量。
有些學生雖然平時安靜，但在重要時刻仍會選擇來找她聊聊。詹老師說，那些願意敞開心扉的瞬間，是她最珍惜的導師時刻。「我很感謝他們願意把我放在心裡的一個位置，需要時想到我。」
在導師工作中，詹雅雯老師不求替學生打造完美的路，而是陪他們走出屬於自己的步調。她相信，每個學生都會遇到不同類型的難題，也會在過程中發展出自己的韌性與方向；導師的角色，就是在適當的時候給予自我覺察的提醒、提醒從不同觀點的思考，並在學生需要依靠時伸出手。
Professor Jane-Ya Wen in the Psychology Department has a background as a clinical psychologist. For many years in both her teaching and professional work, she has upheld the same belief: to empathize, respect individual differences, and offer timely and appropriate support when needed. She believes a mentor is not just someone who gives advice — more importantly, a mentor is someone who stands beside students when they feel confused or uneasy, helping them see the path ahead together.
The Mentor’s Role — A Guide Beyond Academics
Professor Jane is good at observing students through small details: their expressions in class, tone during interactions, changes in engagement or participation — all are important clues she uses to understand them. Some students don’t readily open up; in those cases, she starts with a casual greeting. For those willing to share, she devotes more time to listening, allowing them to gradually express what’s really on their mind.
She doesn’t rush to make decisions for students. Instead, through questions and discussion, she helps them clarify issues step by step. She says, “I hope they find their own path during our conversations — not just walk away with the answers I gave them.” This approach helps students build trust and a sense of security through dialogue.
Moreover, as a mentor, Professor Jane cares about students’ overall well-being, not just their academic performance. For new students, she helps them establish a rhythm for independent living, get familiar with the campus environment, and reminds them to stay aware of their emotional well-being. For upper-class students, she gradually encourages them to think about their future — whether further studies, switching to other fields, or entering the workforce.
Through these discussions, she often encourages students to place their own needs high on their priority list. Some students become anxious because of uncertainty; she helps them organize their thoughts and break down their goals. If they encounter more serious emotional difficulties, she assists them in seeking professional resources, so they can receive full support in a safe environment.
Accompaniment and Understanding — Growing into Genuine Teacher–Student Bonds
Over time, many students naturally begin to share bits of their daily lives with Professor Jane. Some talk about interesting new activities; others share interpersonal worries. She finds that these seemingly small exchanges are actually important ways to understand her students, and they allow her to appreciate each student’s unique personality and strengths.
Even students who are usually quiet may choose to come talk to her at crucial moments. Professor Jane says that those moments when students open their hearts are the ones she treasures most as a mentor: “I’m very grateful they keep me in a place in their hearts — thinking of me when they need someone.”
In her role as mentor, Professor Jane doesn’t aim to build a perfect path for her students. Instead she walks with them toward a pace that belongs to themselves. She believes each student will face different kinds of challenges, and through the process develop their own resilience and direction. A mentor’s role is to give timely reminders for self-awareness, to encourage different perspectives, and to reach out a hand when students need support.