Yesterday, I visited N Seoul Tower, and it ended up being the perfect day to go. After basically two weeks of nonstop rain, the weather finally cleared up. It was sunny, the sky was blue, the birds were chirping, lalala. For the first time in what felt like forever, you could actually see the mountains…
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CommunicATEing in Korea
The major difference that I have noticed in my workplace communication experience in Korea is that the overall style tends to be low-context. While communication styles can certainly vary from person to person, the general tendency is toward low-context communication, where directions and information are given in a straightforward, task-oriented manner without much elaboration or…
Hanboks, Bibimbap, and Bingsu
Last weekend, a group of interns in my program took a trip to Jeonju. We had Friday off for Constitution Day, so it was perfect for a long weekend! The weather forecast looked pretty terrible all week, with rain expected the entire weekend, but we got lucky. It stayed dry through most of Saturday before…
More Than Just Lunch
One of my favorite parts of my internship has actually been lunch. Every day around 12:30, most of the people in my lab stop what they’re doing and head out to eat together. Sometimes we go to a nearby restaurant and sometimes we eat at the hospital staff cafeteria. It’s become a part of my…
Week 7 – Communication Differences
I have found there to be a significant amount of communication differences between myself and my Korean coworkers besides the language barrier. South Korea is a very high-context culture, meaning that many important things are left implied instead of said, meaning you have to interpret the deeper meaning behind someone’s words often. The culture values…
Seoul Me a Leader.
Before beginning my internship in Seoul, I viewed leadership as something that came from taking initiative, organizing people, and helping a group accomplish its goals. Throughout college, I had opportunities to develop these skills through class projects, campus organizations, and my role as President of Open Studio. I enjoyed bringing people together, sharing ideas, and…
Communication Differences in Korea
This weekend I took a day trip to Suwon. The main reason I went was to see the Starfield Library inside the Suwon mall, which I had seen on videos and wanted to check out in person. It was located in the center of the building starting on the fourth floor, and it looked just…
Proactivity in Seoul
Before coming to Korea, I often found myself in positions where I would let others take control of situations or wait to be assigned a task by someone else. I believe that this is because I am naturally a shy person and would not look to take initiative or take on extra responsibilities. However, I…
Growing as a Leader Through My International Internship
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…
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