Before beginning this internship, I considered myself a confident and capable leader. Through previous work, school, and extracurricular experiences, I had developed strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills. I was comfortable taking initiative, managing responsibilities, and collaborating with others to achieve common goals. At the time, I believed leadership meant setting a good example, working…
Author: Sophia Marzka
Hello! I’m Sophia Marzka from Erie, PA, and I’m a junior at the University of Pittsburgh studying marketing in the School of Business, with a minor in philosophy and a certificate in entrepreneurship and innovation. When I graduate in Spring 2027, I plan to attend graduate school to further develop my interests in brand strategy, consumer behavior, content creation, and entrepreneurship.
Adjusting to Korean Workplace Culture
One of the biggest cultural differences I have noticed during my internship in South Korea has been the way people communicate, especially when it comes to giving feedback in the workplace. Coming from the United States, I am used to people being fairly direct. If there is something I need to improve, I expect my…
Growing Through Global Experiences
Studying abroad in Seoul has challenged me in ways that have helped me grow both personally and professionally. While I expected to learn about Korean culture and experience life in a new country, I didn’t realize how many soft skills, technical skills, and global competencies I would develop along the way. Living in a completely…
Navigating Uncertainty in a Creative Marketing Role
One area where I have experienced uncertainty during my internship has been in the creative feedback process. Much of my work involves creating marketing content, especially AI-generated TikTok-style product review videos. Before I begin a project, I am usually given a creative brief that outlines the overall direction of the video, the target audience, and…
Managing Time and Prioritizing Tasks During My Internship
Time management has been one of the most important skills I have developed during my internship. Working in a professional environment while adapting to life in a new country has required me to become more organized, flexible, and intentional about how I spend my time. Since there are always multiple responsibilities competing for my attention,…
Life in Seoul: A General Update
It is honestly hard to believe how fast time is flying here. I am loving Seoul so much, and the entire group of people on this program has been amazing from day one. We managed to find a really great core group to hang out with right away. Whether we are trying to find a…
From Pittsburgh to Seoul
Hi! I’m Sophia Marzka, a rising senior at the University of Pittsburgh studying Marketing with a minor in Philosophy and a certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. This summer I’m doing something I’ve been looking forward to for a long time, spending eight weeks in Seoul, South Korea as a Marketing Intern with ObzeKorea Inc. through Pitt’s International Internship Program. After graduation next…
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