Gen.G Practicum Abroad

I had an amazing experience participating in the Gen.G Global Academy Practicum in Seoul, South Korea, this past July! As someone who has been involved in collegiate esports for several years, I was excited to get the opportunity to learn more about the business side of the industry and gain hands-on experience with one of the biggest organizations in esports.

Throughout the program, I had the opportunity to work on projects involving marketing, business development, and esports program planning. It was really interesting to see how things operate behind the scenes and learn from people who have experience working in the industry. I also enjoyed getting to meet other students who shared similar interests and goals.

Outside of the professional experience, getting to explore Seoul and experience Korean culture was definitely one of the highlights of the trip. The combination of professional development, networking, and cultural experiences made the entire program really memorable.

Overall, I'm extremely grateful for the opportunity and would definitely recommend the Gen.G Global Academy Practicum to anyone interested in pursuing a career in esports, gaming, or the business side of the industry!

I truly owe everything to this program. I was extremely lost in my career journey, but I knew one thing for sure. I love video games. I took a leap of faith to go across the globe to search for answers. I found my passion with the Gen.G Practicum. The program was completely out of my comfort zone. It is extremely hands on, nothing I ever done in university. But even then, I could lean on my peers and mentors for help.

Putting myself out of my comfort zone was truly something beneficial to my career. I have learned so much about myself and gained so many new professional skills I can take with me as I progress throughout my career. Not to mention I became so incredibly close with my peers and mentors. Even nearly a year after my completion, I still keep in touch regularly with my peers and mentors.

Through this practicum experience, I've managed to learn so much about the esport industry, meet new people who are also passionate about gaming, receive support from my mentors and staff regarding projects I'm working on, and explore much of Seoul and South Korea.

As a college student who saved up to participate, I can confidently say it was a worthwhile and memorable investment. Navigating the language barrier and adapting to the culture felt seamless thanks to constant guidance from mentors and alumni. I was able to expand my knowledge in marketing and business within the esports industry while directly applying what I've learned from college to real-time work. Having sharpened my overall skills, this program was a true game changer!

I had a great time learning more about esports, being closer to it and experiencing things I have never done before. At times I felt slightly in the way of other things for the staff such as other group visits, meetings etc especially as I paid so much to be here, so maybe there could be some more exclusivity. The group projects were good, enough to fill the two weeks we had here, and we heard from some great guest speakers - I definitely learned a lot! Plus, Korea is so beautiful! Overall the practicum was an amazing experience that I will never forget.

I had a wonderful 3 weeks with Gen.G at their summer practicum. It was truly an eye-opening experience, and I learned a lot that I would never learn any place else. I met like-minded students who were genuine, and they were some of the most friendliest and funniest people I have ever met. With that, we all got along rather quickly and worked through our projects pretty smoothly. It was a productive and fun time with everyone, and I was able to make long-lasting memories, connections, and friendships with everyone.

My mentors were also just as kind, and they were always there for me when I needed them. Not only are they smart and experienced in their fields, but they were caring and genuine. They would view us as practicum students, but as people too, and that is one of the most important things about good mentors. I feel that it will be difficult meeting mentors like them in the future, so I really appreciated them.

Overall, it was an unforgettable experience in Korea with Gen.G. I highly recommend anyone who is interested in Esports or video games to check this practicum out and consider applying.

This experience was truly one-of-a-kind, and I couldn't have imagined a better way to immerse myself in Korea. Learning under the mentorship of elite esports industry professionals was an absolute game-changer, allowing me to make a real mark and gain invaluable insights. Beyond the professional growth, exploring the rich culture and building connections with people from around the globe was life-changing. These friendships and the memories we created will stay with me forever. I’m so grateful for this journey!

The team at Gen.G did a fantastic job adapting to how many people were in the practicum. All of the projects for my team really emphasized marketing and creation, which helped in my path to becoming a content producer. Tremendous opportunities were extended to me through mentors to work with C-levels, creating content. Mentors nailed it, creating an environment where we could collaborate with them easily and have a good working relationship. Experience with scripting out and using team input to plot out ideas for content is something that I will take on further in my career. Getting this opportunity to travel abroad and do tangible work really helps steer my path in the right direction.

A place where you're able to meet/work/grow with like minded individuals within the gaming industry. You'll get to work with Gen.G's talent staff to work towards interesting and new ideas with an industry grade scope. You'll also get time to see plenty of Korea with your fellow cohorts to create memories and friendships that will last forever. However be mindful of managing your free time to work ratio as although a good time is great leaving good impressions are even better. Personally I had an amazing time in Korea working with Gen.G and could recommend it to anyone interested in expanding/honing their skillsets.