Beyond Academy

I have had an absolute blast here in Seoul. The community leaders are so helpful and kind. They are always are so supportive and will help you out when you need. I have got lost here numerous times, being new to Seoul it can be a little confusing. But every time they offered to show me around etc. I have done two internships whilst being here. The first one was more fashion orientated and my most recent is product photography. I am a stylistic portrait photographer but I am now starting to learn new skills in product, which will be very helpful for my future as its good to try different styles.

I had a fantastic time in NYC. The Beyond Academy staff were very attentive and are always free to help with anything and everything. The people of New York are very friendly and helpful too, and I've eaten some of the best pizza and sandwiches I've ever had.
Some of my favourite events included the trip to the Statue of Liberty, and walking the Brooklyn Bridge, but I also enjoyed the less touristy trips where we went off the beaten path to comedy shows and local food favourites.

I'm sad to go home, but I'll always feel like I'm home again should I ever be fortunate enough to return.

I was concerned about moving so far away from my family and friends all by myself, but everyone here has been so kind and accommodating that I don't want to go back. I've felt so welcomed since I arrived, and I've gained a lot of valuable work experience that will undoubtedly help me in the future. It has been a wonderful adventure, and it has been a great deal of fun to uncover the city of Seoul's many hidden treasures. And the food is out of this world!

Will miss everyone here, and I look forward to coming back at some point in the near or distant future!

Coming to Seoul I had many prejudices in my head. But as soon as I arrived, my picture from Seoul totally changed. In the two months I was able to live in this interesting, beautifull city, I got to meet the most helpfull, kind and respectfull people. Ten million inhabitants sound like a lot, but due to an impressive infrastructure it doesn't feel like that. As an urban Geographer, I was fascinated by the many contrasts the city presents. Old temples and left overs of the city wall next to skyscrapers, modern XXL supermarkets next to local street markets. There is internet available for free everywere but if you should still get lost, the locals will help you as well to find the right way. It is a very interesting culture to experiance and totally different from everything I was used to.

Coming to Seoul through this program was one of the best things I’ve done! It’s created so many new opportunities for me that I’ve never even considered. The program also provided so much support so even for those who aren’t comfortable going out on their own you still get so many chances to do anything and everything. I’ve made so many new friends through this experience and it has completely transformed the way I travel. Even with being in Seoul for such a short time it’s already been so great that many of the people through the program including myself are highly considering staying here.