South Korea Internship with Meiji Internships

I did a marketing internship in Seoul. My work was very interesting because I am self-learning about digital design and I can use Photoshop, Illustrator and Adobe InDesign, so they asked me to create fun designs for social media. It was the best part, I could use my creativity and my knowledge in marketing to create cool content. I also had to make some marketing researches. It was probably the most valuable task, I was able to use what I've studied at uni and have a concrete experience of it.
I made A LOT of mistakes and learned through it. If I have only one piece of advice for someone who would like to have a similar experience, it's that you have to be prepared to make mistakes, and not to be ashamed of it.
I had an amazing experience in Korea!

My internship field was business development. So I learnt how to expand a business and I was able to help with new partnerships. They were really putting faith and trust in me, which was extremely beneficial and rewarding. I was able to make calls and attend important meetings. In the meantime, I gained knowledge about the organisation within a company (which websites and tools to use, how to communicate properly, how to divide tasks and stay organised...). I had to be patient because I had no experience in the first place. I can't say that it was easy because I had so many things to learn. But you know what? Life is not meant to be easy and you have to fight for what you believe in!
Now, even though this adventure is ending, it is the start of something new. And with the knowledge I got from this internship, I feel ready!

My internship in South Korea was wonderful! I was interning in an international kindergarten with young kids, there were so cute! The parents were happy to see me there to teach English to their children, so they were really kind to me. I was there to help the teachers organizing some events, finding new original ideas to teach kids and, of course, to participate in the classes. I think my presence helped the kids to stay attentive and it was kind of satisfying!
On my last day, they organized a secret party for me that I wasn't expecting and it made my day!! I was even sadder to leave them after that. What a fruitful experience!

I'm so happy with this internship!! Tomorrow is (already) my last day, I wish I could stay a little longer. In 3 months, I got quite used to my life here, and I will probably cry on the airplane because I don't want to leave haha! I made a lot of good experiences, memories, and friends here. Doing an internship was the best thing I could do, I think it will be a great advantage on my resume, and I feel confident about my future now. It is a nice way to slowly get into the adult world~! I was interning in Seoul, so I had access to pretty everything, that was great! On my first day there, I thought I traveled to the future haha, everything is so i-tech and big... But I fell in love with this city!

I am passionate about photography, but I wanted to experience what it is like to actually work in the photography industry, and not just taking photos for fun. I also love Korean fashion, so I choose to intern in Korea. I was a bit worried that, as an intern, I might just sit and listen... Well, I wasn't disappointed! Meiji did a really good job and it was a perfect match with the first company I had the interview with. It was a startup in Seoul, exactly what I asked for.
The office was welcoming, with a nice studio, and I was comfortable from the first day there. I had the opportunity to use professional stuff, prepare the lights and setting for the shootings, doing photo editing, manipulate very expensive cameras...!! This internship was particularly exciting because everyone put trust in me so that I improved so quickly! At some point, during the first week, I was a bit stressed out about doing mistakes, but I think they understood that and were having fun remembering all the mistakes they did in the past. I think they were trying to help me relax about this. What wonderful people in this company!!
I will never forget this experience and all the knowledge I got from it. Now I am confident about photography and that I want to work in this industry!

My internship with Meiji Internships was not only a valuable experience for my future career but also an eye-opening opportunity to live life in a different corner of the world. I worked for a fantastic company in Seoul, which allowed me to gain work experience in the industry I care about. I conducted research, wrote reports, translated documents and assisted my colleagues in day to day duties. While the tasks I did were amazing, the best part of my internship was the people. I made so many awesome friends from all around the world with whom I share one thing in common: our love for traveling, living abroad and sense of adventure. I had so many eye-opening conversations with these people and talked about things I never thought about back at home. just wow! I can highly recommend this experience. Go ahead, intern abroad!

Advice:
- When packing bring a towel and tissues with you, so you have some for when you arrive
- Don’t overpack. Shopping is amazing here! Also, don’t bother bringing much makeup. It probably is way better in Korea anyways.
- Honestly, I did not cook much because it is super affordable to eat out in Korea.
- Learn basic korean and learn to read it! It will help you tremendously!
- Bring deodorant! Korea has very limited supply of deodorant, particularly stick deodorant (hard to find and expensive, so stock up before going!)
- Have lots of fun! I envy you and wish I could do it all over again! *-*

My time in Korea is something I will treasure forever. I came to Seoul on the Standard package and had chosen Consulting as my industry. My host company was a Korean manufacturing business and I worked in their HR department.
The projects I was assigned encompassed presentations, personnel selection, field trips and assisting the HR team to identify issues and working out a plan for improvement.
The part I found most exciting was seeing how job interviews are conducted in Korea as it is very different from France.

Even though I had meetings, one on ones with my supervisor and my normal working hours, there was still plenty of free time. I loved exploring Seoul, trying new food and going for hikes. There are also a lot of cute cafes worth exploring!
Aside from the internship, Meiji organised weekend activities, dinners, industry visits, and so much more! They took care of all sorts of administrative papers and were present when needed.

My internship not only gave me valuable experience in a different work environment, but also intercultural experiences I would not have had back in Europe. Returning home, I feel like a better professional who has hands-on skills and is not only fully aware of cultural differences but also knows how to navigate them.

I am currently a sophomore student at Stanford University and embarked on my internship in Asia this last Summer. My time in Busan was amazing. My placement was in a marketing and advertisement company focusing on inbound tourism for Western tourists and I was involved in customizing, organizing and supporting local events held in Busan and its surrounding areas. We did a lot of field workshops with international exchange students and also participated in a local town festival where I had the chance to learn more about the food culture in Korea. Due to Busan's ideal location I was able to go on a weekend trip to Fukuoka (Japan) and Seoul (Korea's capital). Both cities being less than an hour away and also affordable for a low budget traveller as me it was really great! Warning: Shopping heaven!! Make sure to bring enough cash as it is really difficult to resist to Korea's colorful fashion and art scene!