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“I decided on my career path through this program.”Pyae Pyae turned into a three-month internship with Korea GapYear that offered a first look at a Korean workplace. She was born in Myanmar and came to Korea to earn a college degree. While studying for a bachelor’s degree in Korea on a scholarship, she joined Korea GapYear and worked in international business development and English website review, gaining practical experience and a clearer sense of future direction. What can an international student learn from an internship in South Korea?Pyeypye explains that the internship provided practical website experience, a first-hand understanding of a Korean workplace, and clearer insight into future career interests. It also strengthened their organizational habits and encouraged them to participate in activities, meet people, and build connections. |
I wanted to use the extra time in my fourth year to gain work experience. I did not have many classes that year, and because I was already studying in Korea for my bachelor’s degree on a scholarship, an internship felt like a practical next step.
I was also beginning to think seriously about life after graduation. Rather than waiting until my studies were over, I wanted to learn what kind of work interested me while I still had time to explore.
I found Korea GapYear while searching for internship opportunities on Google. After learning about its internship training program, I decided to join for three months.
What mattered to me was having a way to experience a working environment in Korea. It would be my first experience of this kind, so I felt the opportunity could teach me a great deal.
I’m currently studying at Kyung Hee University’s college of International studies. I also wanted to work on developing websites, which is quite separate from my major. Fortunately, I was able to gain experience in both work related to my major and in developing websites.
My role combined international business development with work on the English website. A central part of my job was checking whether the website content was suitable for an international audience.
When something did not seem appropriate or clear for global readers, I reported it to the person in charge. The work taught me to examine how information is presented and to consider the needs of people from different cultural backgrounds.
The internship gave me my first direct experience of a Korean working environment. Before joining Korea GapYear, I had not had much contact with Korean workplace culture, so even learning how work was organized was valuable to me.
I also became more organized. I already considered myself an organized person, but the internship helped me develop an even stronger habit of arranging my responsibilities and keeping track of my work carefully.
The experience helped me understand my interests and think more clearly about my future career. I am preparing to find a job after graduation, so the knowledge I gained during the internship will be useful as I take that next step.
Working in Korea also gave me insight into the kind of environment and responsibilities that interest me. Instead of considering my career only in theory, I could reflect on it through actual work.
The internship encouraged me to participate more actively, even though I am not naturally outgoing. My major is international studies as I said, and many of my friends come from different countries, so I was already familiar with hearing about different cultures.
Still, Korea GapYear made me realize that joining activities can lead to new friendships and professional connections. I learned that I did not have to become a completely different person—I simply needed to give myself more chances to participate.
Outside of work, I would recommend making time to experience different parts of Korea. Busan is the best place I have ever lived. There are many places to visit, the weather is lovely, and the people are kind.
For shopping, I would also suggest visiting Seomyeon which is known for Busan’s Myeongdong. Taking a cable-car ride is another experience I would recommend adding to a trip.
I would especially recommend Korea GapYear to someone who is not fluent in Korean. In my experience, the team offered support and helped identify a place and company suited to me.
I would also encourage future participants to join activities, even if they feel quiet at first. Those moments can lead to friendships, useful connections, and a fuller experience of living and working in Korea.
The INTERNSHIP TRIP - Social Internship Training Program in South Korea connects participants with organizations that pursue social goals, including social economy enterprises, social ventures, and NGOs. Depending on the placement, work may include project support, research, outreach, workshops, or community-based activities.
Applicants can select a duration, preferred period, and optional services through the official page. Potential host-organization details are not disclosed before an application is confirmed.
Korea GapYear lists the program for adults aged 18 or older who are current university students or graduates and have intermediate or higher English and/or Korean. Applicants should also have relevant studies or work experience, commit to the host organization’s rules and tasks, and meet applicable legal and administrative requirements.
The application selector offers durations from 4 to 24 weeks. The program and applications are available year-round, and applicants select a preferred start date rather than receiving a guaranteed unrestricted start date. If the selected Monday is a Korean public holiday, work begins the following day.
Placements focus on organizations with a social mission, including social economy enterprises, social ventures, NGOs, and similar organizations. Possible work includes project planning, research, outreach, advocacy, workshops, and community-based activities. All internship positions are unpaid, while working days and hours vary according to the placement and participant preferences.
The page lists training, real-time support, a completion certificate, orientation materials, local and administrative support, pre-departure orientation, and accommodation. Some items apply only when selected as options. Round-trip airfare, individual travel insurance, other local expenses, and visa issuance are excluded.
“I decided on my career path through this program.”Pyae Pyae turned into a three-month internship with Korea GapYear that offered a first look at a Korean workplace. She was born in Myanmar and came to Korea to earn a college degree. While studying for a bachelor’s degree in Korea on a scholarship, she joined Korea GapYear and worked in international business development and English website review, gaining practical experience and a clearer sense of future direction. What can an international student learn from an internship in South Korea?Pyeypye explains that the internship provided practical website experience, a first-hand understanding of a Korean workplace, and clearer insight into future career interests. It also strengthened their organizational habits and encouraged them to participate in activities, meet people, and build connections. |
I wanted to use the extra time in my fourth year to gain work experience. I did not have many classes that year, and because I was already studying in Korea for my bachelor’s degree on a scholarship, an internship felt like a practical next step.
I was also beginning to think seriously about life after graduation. Rather than waiting until my studies were over, I wanted to learn what kind of work interested me while I still had time to explore.
I found Korea GapYear while searching for internship opportunities on Google. After learning about its internship training program, I decided to join for three months.
What mattered to me was having a way to experience a working environment in Korea. It would be my first experience of this kind, so I felt the opportunity could teach me a great deal.
I’m currently studying at Kyung Hee University’s college of International studies. I also wanted to work on developing websites, which is quite separate from my major. Fortunately, I was able to gain experience in both work related to my major and in developing websites.
My role combined international business development with work on the English website. A central part of my job was checking whether the website content was suitable for an international audience.
When something did not seem appropriate or clear for global readers, I reported it to the person in charge. The work taught me to examine how information is presented and to consider the needs of people from different cultural backgrounds.
The internship gave me my first direct experience of a Korean working environment. Before joining Korea GapYear, I had not had much contact with Korean workplace culture, so even learning how work was organized was valuable to me.
I also became more organized. I already considered myself an organized person, but the internship helped me develop an even stronger habit of arranging my responsibilities and keeping track of my work carefully.
The experience helped me understand my interests and think more clearly about my future career. I am preparing to find a job after graduation, so the knowledge I gained during the internship will be useful as I take that next step.
Working in Korea also gave me insight into the kind of environment and responsibilities that interest me. Instead of considering my career only in theory, I could reflect on it through actual work.
The internship encouraged me to participate more actively, even though I am not naturally outgoing. My major is international studies as I said, and many of my friends come from different countries, so I was already familiar with hearing about different cultures.
Still, Korea GapYear made me realize that joining activities can lead to new friendships and professional connections. I learned that I did not have to become a completely different person—I simply needed to give myself more chances to participate.
Outside of work, I would recommend making time to experience different parts of Korea. Busan is the best place I have ever lived. There are many places to visit, the weather is lovely, and the people are kind.
For shopping, I would also suggest visiting Seomyeon which is known for Busan’s Myeongdong. Taking a cable-car ride is another experience I would recommend adding to a trip.
I would especially recommend Korea GapYear to someone who is not fluent in Korean. In my experience, the team offered support and helped identify a place and company suited to me.
I would also encourage future participants to join activities, even if they feel quiet at first. Those moments can lead to friendships, useful connections, and a fuller experience of living and working in Korea.
The INTERNSHIP TRIP - Social Internship Training Program in South Korea connects participants with organizations that pursue social goals, including social economy enterprises, social ventures, and NGOs. Depending on the placement, work may include project support, research, outreach, workshops, or community-based activities.
Applicants can select a duration, preferred period, and optional services through the official page. Potential host-organization details are not disclosed before an application is confirmed.
Korea GapYear lists the program for adults aged 18 or older who are current university students or graduates and have intermediate or higher English and/or Korean. Applicants should also have relevant studies or work experience, commit to the host organization’s rules and tasks, and meet applicable legal and administrative requirements.
The application selector offers durations from 4 to 24 weeks. The program and applications are available year-round, and applicants select a preferred start date rather than receiving a guaranteed unrestricted start date. If the selected Monday is a Korean public holiday, work begins the following day.
Placements focus on organizations with a social mission, including social economy enterprises, social ventures, NGOs, and similar organizations. Possible work includes project planning, research, outreach, advocacy, workshops, and community-based activities. All internship positions are unpaid, while working days and hours vary according to the placement and participant preferences.
The page lists training, real-time support, a completion certificate, orientation materials, local and administrative support, pre-departure orientation, and accommodation. Some items apply only when selected as options. Round-trip airfare, individual travel insurance, other local expenses, and visa issuance are excluded.
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