ABOUT ME Hi everyone! My name is Maya McGann, and I am a rising junior at the University of Pittsburgh. I am majoring in finance with an interest in the investment side of the industry, particularly in asset management and private equity. This summer, I am beyond excited to spend eight weeks in Seoul, Korea,…
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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…
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…
Reflection – Seoul Internship
My time in South Korea with Adventure Korea was a great experience overall. Looking back on my time there, it was clearly a spark which helped me grow both personally and professionally. Being in a foreign country, and not just traveling there, but actually living and working in one was something that took me out…
Seoul – Post Trip Thoughts
Back Home. I am finally back home in Pittsburgh and have had some time to reflect on the two months I spent living and working in Seoul, South Korea. It feels strange to be back in familiar surroundings after such an immersive experience abroad. Before I even get into all of that, I already miss…
Post-Trip – IIP Seoul
As I wrap up my summer in Korea, I’ve taken time to look back on what this experience meant to me. Overall, it was solid. I’m proud of the work I did and the growth I’ve seen in myself, but this wasn’t a vacation or a study abroad program where I had endless free time….
Seoul – Week 8
My final week in Seoul has been truly memorable. Time has flown by—it feels like I only just arrived, and now I’m already saying goodbye to this incredible city and country. At the same time, I’m looking forward to reuniting with my friends and family and continuing my journey elsewhere. This past week, I picked…
Seoul Week 8: Global Competency & Expectations
What Professional Success Looks Like in Korea: My Take as an Intern 🇰🇷 Success can mean a lot of different things depending on where you are—and that’s something I’ve come to appreciate during my internship here in South Korea. Back home in the U.S., I always thought of professional success as hitting goals, leading projects,…
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