It is difficult to sum up this experience because it truly has been one of the best experiences of my life. When I first came to Korea, I knew that studying and interning abroad would push me outside of my comfort zone, but I did not realize just how much I would grow or how…
Tag: Sophia Marzka
What Does Professional Success Look Like in Korea?
Before coming to Korea, I mostly thought about professional success in terms of individual achievement. In the United States, we often think that successful employees are people who stand out, take initiative, share their ideas, and eventually move into higher positions. During my internship at a small company in Korea, I have started to realize…
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…
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…
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…
Navigating Uncertainty in a Creative Marketing Role
One area where I have experienced uncertainty during my internship has been in the creative feedback process. Much of my work involves creating marketing content, especially AI-generated TikTok-style product review videos. Before I begin a project, I am usually given a creative brief that outlines the overall direction of the video, the target audience, and…
Managing Time and Prioritizing Tasks During My Internship
Time management has been one of the most important skills I have developed during my internship. Working in a professional environment while adapting to life in a new country has required me to become more organized, flexible, and intentional about how I spend my time. Since there are always multiple responsibilities competing for my attention,…
Life in Seoul: A General Update
It is honestly hard to believe how fast time is flying here. I am loving Seoul so much, and the entire group of people on this program has been amazing from day one. We managed to find a really great core group to hang out with right away. Whether we are trying to find a…
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