Hello! I’m writing this blog post on Monday afternoon, July 20th. I can’t believe I have under ten days left in Korea. It has genuinely passed so fast. I feel a little excited to return to my normal life (I miss my friends and family), but also so sad that I will be leaving so…
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Learning How to Slay Leadership Country to Country
I would describe my leadership style as very democratic, because I value the opinions of the people I am working with. In leadership I really prioritize fostering collaboration, listening actively, and creating an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute. When I am leading, I tend to adopt a relaxed demeanor, and I have found…
Cultural Immersion in Gyeongju
There is so much to do in South Korea, and so many sights to see. I got the pleasure of being able to explore outside of Seoul on a trip with Absolute Internship, and we went to the city of Gyeongju. Gyeongju is a cultural city and was the ancient capital of the Silla Kingdom,…
Ballpark to Border
This week, my coworkers invited me to my first Korean baseball game, and it ended up being one of my favorite experiences so far! We watched the Doosan Bears play the SSG Landers, and while I expected the game to be similar to baseball back home, it felt completely different. Sorry Pirates. From the first inning,…
Adjusting to Korean Workplace Culture
One of the biggest cultural differences I have noticed during my internship in South Korea has been the way people communicate, especially when it comes to giving feedback in the workplace. Coming from the United States, I am used to people being fairly direct. If there is something I need to improve, I expect my…
Growing Through Global Experiences
Studying abroad in Seoul has challenged me in ways that have helped me grow both personally and professionally. While I expected to learn about Korean culture and experience life in a new country, I didn’t realize how many soft skills, technical skills, and global competencies I would develop along the way. Living in a completely…
Solo in Fukuoka
Last weekend, I took a solo trip to Fukuoka, Japan. As much as I’ve loved spending time with the other interns and exploring Seoul together, I was looking forward to having a weekend completely to myself. It was nice knowing I could move at my own pace without worrying about anyone else’s schedule. Getting there…
Leadership Skills in Korea
Last Saturday, we took a day trip to the demilitarized zone, which was a very unique experience. At 6:15 AM, we got picked up by a bus and headed straight toward the DMZ. We started by walking across the Freedom Bridge in Paju, where the tour guide explained how the bridge was used by prisoners…
Skills at Halftime
Entering the second half of my time in the program, I have found that many skills that I have learned have had positive effects both on my internship and on my experience in Seoul. Both the working and living environment have challenged me to apply what I have learned in class, while picking up new…
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