After spending roughly two months in Korea, I cannot describe how much I have grown both personally and professionally, and I am so grateful I had this opportunity. Before I left for Korea, I had never left the country by myself. Even in the US, I was hesitant to eat out, go shopping, or visit…
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Until Next Time, Seoul.
Reflecting on my overall experience in South Korea, I can confidently say that this has been one of the most valuable things I have done in terms of personal and professional development. Two months ago I stepped off a plane into rush hour traffic without knowing what to expect. Now back in the States, I…
The Korean Workplace Through My Eyes
It’s hard to believe I’m writing this from home because it feels like just yesterday I was walking through the streets of Seoul. My last week in Korea was filled with so many moments that perfectly wrapped up my experience. One of my favorite memories was getting a facial during my lunch break with my…
Peace Out Korea!
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…
Success in Korea
Due to the incredibly rapid expansion of the economy in the past fifty years, the job market in Korea has become incredibly competitive. There are more and more people going to college while there are limited highly specialized positions that people are going to school for. Korea is known to have one of the most…
Finding Success in Korea
For my last week in Korea, I spent most of my free time soaking everything in. I revisited my favorite cafes and restaurants, had authentic braised chicken and Korean fried chicken one last time, and did some last minute souvenir shopping. More than anything though, I tried to slow down and appreciate the atmosphere and…
Post-Trip Reflection
Living and working in a new country pushed me out of my comfort zone in ways I didn’t expect. I had never really had to deal with a language barrier before, and at first, it was honestly kind of scary. I was used to being able to say exactly what I meant and having people…
Communication via Korea.
One of the most interesting parts of my internship in South Korea was experiencing how communication differed from what I am used to in the United States. Before arriving, I had learned about the comunication scale between low-context and high-context cultures. Low-context communication relies on being direct and explicit, while high-context communication often depends more…
Low-Context vs. High-Context Communication in Korea: What I Learned During My Internship in Seoul
One of the biggest adjustments I had to make during my internship in Seoul was learning how differently people communicate in Korea compared to what I was used to in the United States. Before coming to Korea, I had heard about the concept of high-context communication, but I did not fully understand what it meant…
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