Seoul Internships with Beyond Academy

I found that going overseas to do an internship with the Beyond Academy agency was the best decision. They provided me with support whilst I was there in my work and social life, providing me with rare experiences, I don’t think I would have had otherwise. They helped me with any problems to do with accommodation and provided insight into the best things to do in Sydney. They took our group of interns on big trips to the Blue Mountains and a show at the Opera house and were just really amazing support to have when staying in a new country.

I’d wanted to travel to South Korea for a very long time but was always too nervous to go by myself. As a recent graduate that is looking to begin my career in my chosen industry but also take some time for myself to travel, Beyond Academy provided the perfect opportunity for me to not only find work experience in another country and experience work culture there, but visit my dream destination and be surrounded by kind and helpful people. I really recommend this program to solo travellers or people wanting experience working in other countries but aren’t a quite sure how to do it! Beyond Academy also plans lots of events and group activities so that even though you’re working, you still feel like you have seen all the sights and done lots of fun things during your internship! It is also a great way to make friends and find a warm community of people to make your stay much more enjoyable!

My time at Beyond Academy has been one of the best I've had so far! I was in Seoul for a little over two months and it was great! The people from Beyond were so nice and it felt like they were there for us 24/7. We also did things together besides the events and in my case I was able to make some great new friends!

My internship was a huge success and I was able to make a huge leap forward in my career. I did an internship as a fashion designer and made some lovely new contacts that will be really helpful in the future. In addition to the internship, it was also possible for me to visit my old internship place in Paris at a trade fair! I can only recommend Beyond Academy to anyone who is open to something new and wants to pursue a career abroad because it really is a huge springboard!

This summer I got to intern as a Marketing intern in Seoul. It was an unforgettable experience. A highlight of the program is meeting a diverse group of people from around the world. The events organised by Beyond Academy helped form friendships and getting to know the other interns. You also get to experience the culture of Seoul through the events, explore the city and get to try new foods.

If you haven't been to Seoul before, this program definitely helps you settling in a new city and experiencing the Korean culture. You will also get to visit a lot of the touristic spots. However, if you have already been in Korea before some events might not be as exciting but it's a good opportunity to bond with the other interns.

I gained a lot of experience through my internship. I felt like I was valued in the company and given enough responsibility. I was able to assist in marketing campaigns, attend meetings and even organise events.

Looking back, I believe this internship program helped me grow personally and professionally.

Had been the most wonderful journey that I have started, with a mix of business development which took place with the company they had places me with and adventure with the other interns in the community and also a lot of randoms haha. Taught me a lot of things throughout the way and also gave me lot to think about within my self. With an substancial amount of self confidence that grew with my time with them, all I can say is it has been insane. Also got to experience a insane amount of culture that’s unseen in the world.

I embarked on this path to boost my CV since my first university year. It could not have been the best choice; the Beyond Academy team has always been present and attentive since the beginning. I left with many doubts and fears since I chose Seoul as the destination for my internship in Marketing, with a different language, culture and mentality compared to Italian and English. However, the Beyond team was not only present but, above all, EXCELLENT. I can never forget Ji Won, Alize, Seona, and Jinyoung, who made me feel at home from day one and organized the best events. Thanks to them, I had fun and learned much about Korean culture. These girls are the heart of Beyond Academy, and I will enjoy spending time with them. As for my internship…..well, I can only say PERFECT. I worked with a great company where I grew and could put myself to the test, bringing many results and satisfaction. This is crucial for all those who have reached this point of my review: this experience may cost a lot, but it will repay you 100% in every aspect. I say this with all the sincerity and honesty in the world, and I know that one day, this investment will pay you back ten times as much.

The internship was great at providing me with a lot of experience and gave me a good insight into culture and how it is to live in the country I interned in. The program activities they provided were a lot of fun. I enjoyed getting the experience and working on my resume as well as on my career in general with the career workshops that were provided in the program. The company that I worked at was also amazing and I was so thankful to the program for taking the internship placement so seriously and helping me get the internship.

Overall, I had a great experience with Beyond Academy's Seoul internship program. First of all, Seoul is a beautiful and vibrant city with so much to do. Therefore, as an intern here, it is impossible to get bored. Especially through the great events organized by Beyond Academy themselves, you will get to see, hear, and taste a lot of what Seoul has to offer. I would say this program is a great way to experience Seoul.

Then there are also the other interns which I feel definitely made this experience for me. Beyond does a great job of creating a sense of community with this program through its events and workshops. This makes it very hard to feel lonely. I especially have great memories of experiencing Seoul's nightlife with the other interns. (Note, however, that you have to be 19 to enter most clubs/bars!) On a related side note to this, I would recommend getting the accommodation through Beyond as you will likely be placed in an accommodation with other interns which further emphasizes this community feeling.

Also, the Beyond Academy team themselves are excellent. They are always available for any questions or concerns and are overall great people to hang out with.

The only small negative I could think of was the work I had to do at the internship itself. I felt like the tasks I got at my host company were a bit too easy and sometimes they did not have any tasks for me at all. Speaking to other interns, I noticed they had similar complaints, ranging from the internship not aligning with their expectations to not enjoying the tasks they were given. This is not entirely Beyond Academy's fault as I chose this internship myself but they did give me a sense of urgency to choose quickly and to just accept the internship given. It made sense why they told me this though, as I was quite late with applying. So, as advice to people interested in pursuing this program, make sure to apply early so you have plenty of time to pick a company you truly feel happy with. Also, make sure to research your host company well and perhaps clearly ask your interviewer what the tasks are that you will be performing. I must say that I still really enjoyed the internship! The overall vibe at the company was very chilled and I had lovely colleagues.