During my eight weeks in South Korea, I was able to immerse myself in a culture that was both fascinating and challenging, while also gaining invaluable professional and personal experiences. This journey was not just about completing an internship; it was about embracing opportunities, pushing myself beyond my comfort zone, and ensuring that I left…
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Success in Seoul vs. the States
Success is not a universal concept with one clear definition; instead, it is shaped by culture, history, and personal values. Each country, and even each individual, has their own measures of what it means to be successful. In Korea, where I live and work, success often feels very tangible and measurable. It is something that…
CommunicATEing in Korea
The major difference that I have noticed in my workplace communication experience in Korea is that the overall style tends to be low-context. While communication styles can certainly vary from person to person, the general tendency is toward low-context communication, where directions and information are given in a straightforward, task-oriented manner without much elaboration or…
Learning How to Slay Leadership Country to Country
I would describe my leadership style as very democratic, because I value the opinions of the people I am working with. In leadership I really prioritize fostering collaboration, listening actively, and creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute. When I am leading, I tend to adopt a relaxed demeanor, and I have found…
More than Halfway?!
More than halfway through my internship, and we are at week five! At first, most of my responsibilities revolved around research. I spent hours gathering information, analyzing sources, and compiling findings into usable formats. While research is still a significant part of my work, my tasks have started to diversify. Now, I am also working…
It’s Giving Very Much Employee
Week 4!! South Korea has been relaxing and strangely familiar, and to think I have basically been here for a month already is a little wild to think about. There are definitely a lot of cultural differences here, both in everyday life and in the workplace. Before arriving, I thought I had a decent grasp…
Basically a Local
Boom Week 3! Time is flying by, because just when I feel like the work week is dragging, suddenly it’s Friday again. This third week has been more research-focused, and I’ve spent much of my time assisting my company by exploring different areas of the services they provide. Since the organization offers multiple services, there…
Korea Corporate Maxing
WEEK 2! I cannot believe I’ve already crossed the two‑week mark at this internship. Time is flying by so quickly, and I feel like I’ve already learned so much in such a short span of time. Even though I’ve mainly been doing research for my company so far, I can genuinely say that all the…
It’s Been a Week Already?!
I am honestly shocked to say that I have already been in Korea for one week! The time has flown by so quickly, and it feels almost surreal to think about how much I have experienced in such a short period. This first week has been filled with excitement, learning, and a fair share of…
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