During my internship in South Korea, I learned that professional success is defined by more than simply producing good work. From my experience, success is closely tied to being dependable, completing assigned tasks efficiently, and contributing to the overall success of the team, wherever that may be. Every workplace has different expectations, but one thing…
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Success in a Different Country
Coming into this internship, I thought I already had a pretty good idea of what “success” at work looked like. In my eyes, a successful intern gets their tasks done, does them well, and hits their deadlines. After spending my summer working at WeInteract in Korea, I’ve realized that definition is a lot more American…
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…
Final Reflection – Goodbye Seoul
Looking back at my international experience, I feel incredibly fulfilled. Although there were ups and downs I am forever grateful I had the opportunity for a global experience like this. I think that living in another country has made me a significantly more open-minded person and hope to bring that into everything I do both…
Week 8 – Global Competency and Expectations
Hello! I can’t believe my time in Seoul is already at an end. My supervisor allowed my last day to be Friday rather than the following Tuesday, so I decided to spend my last few free days solo traveling to Busan. It was a very short trip – I took the train Monday evening and…
See You Later, Seoul
It’s hard to believe my time in South Korea has already come to an end. These past two months have gone by so much faster than I ever expected. What started as a summer internship quickly became one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had, professionally and personally. Between my internship, traveling around South Korea…
Fueled by Seoul’s Cafes
There are so many beautiful places to take pictures in Seoul. My favorite thing to do has been to cafe hop, and I’ve gotten so many pretty photos of the different drinks I’ve tried! Both at home and at school there are cafes that have delicious coffee, but the presentation and environment aren’t the best…
K-pop Concert and Communication
I seriously cannot believe this is my last blog I will write in Korea before heading home. It feels like I just got to Seoul, and now I’m counting down the last few days before I leave on Thursday. This weekend was definitely one for the books and the perfect way to wrap up my…
Communicating in Korea
Even after being in Korea for almost two months, I found that the biggest challenge in the workplace is the language barrier. Unfortunately, I have only learned a few words of Korean, and definitely not enough to use in any work related context. I have been reliant on my english speaking coworkers and Google translate…
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