A Look Back on My Internship

As I reflect on my internship with Adventure Korea, I can confidently say that it has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life, both personally and professionally. Throughout my time in South Korea, I was given opportunities that I never imagined I would have during an internship. I didn’t just observe from…

How Culture Shapes the Definition of Success

This past week was one of the most memorable experiences of my internship in South Korea. I had the opportunity to lead a tour for a Turkish-American school visiting Seoul, and the experience provided a unique chance to apply what I had been learning about Korean culture and history, as well as what I had…

How History Shapes Communication

This week, I had the incredible opportunity to visit the South Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the tense and heavily fortified border between North and South Korea. It was an eye-opening experience that allowed me to witness firsthand the historical and emotional weight this area continues to carry. While I had read about the DMZ before,…

Leadership In a Global Context

This week, I had the chance to visit Lotte World, which is often described as the Korean version of Disney World, and I can see why! The park is divided into two main sections: about 75 percent of it is indoors, and the rest is outdoors. One of the best things about this setup was…

Skills

This past week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Seoul International Travel Mart 2025, a major travel industry convention that brought together tourism professionals, travel agencies, and organizations from all over the world. Representing Adventure Korea at the event was an enriching experience. Not only did I get to interact with potential clients,…

Adjusting to Cultural Norms in Korea

Living and working in a new country is always a mix of excitement, confusion, and learning. Since moving to Korea, there have been so many times when I’ve stopped and thought, “Wait, am I doing this right?” And honestly, most of those moments have had something to do with trying to figure out the cultural…

Problem Solving Problem Solving with Incomplete Information

When I first joined Adventure Korea as a marketing intern, I was excited about the chance to apply my skills in a real-world environment. What I didn’t expect, however, was how much I’d have to learn about navigating ambiguous instructions.  From the very first week of my internship, I noticed that many of the tasks…

Time Management

How I Manage Time and Prioritize Tasks as a Marketing Intern at Adventure Korea As a marketing intern at Adventure Korea, a company that creates amazing tours spanning across South Korea and even beyond its borders, I’ve learned that one of the most important skills I need to master is balancing my time and tasks…

Accessing the Business Environment

I am working in the travel industry for a company called Travel Korea, and specifically in marketing for them. Adventure Korea is a tour company that focuses on giving customers a customized experience of adventure, fun, and education around South Korea. After being founded in 2001, Adventure Korea has been in business for over 20…