This trip has truly been life changing. I met some of the most amazing people through this program, and I couldn't have asked for a better internship placement. I was placed in Seoul's financial district, which was an incredible location, and my housing at Western Co-op in Dongdaemun ended up being the perfect area to live. Everything was so convenient, and it made exploring the city so easy.
Seoul has so much to offer. The culture, the food, the incredible sights, and all of the unforgettable experiences have made this one of the best times of my life. Leaving is going to be so difficult.
If you're thinking about doing this program, book the trip and don't look back. It's an experience you'll never regret.
I'm even in the process of working toward a return offer with the company I interned for, which is something I was hoping for!! I'm so grateful for everything this experience has led to.
Some of my favorite memories include getting front row at Waterbomb with my amazing roommate, hiking Bukhansan, the highest peak in Seoul, getting on stage at a small rave festival in Gyeongju and having a dance battle with locals, taking a trip to Jeju with 14 friends from the program and staying together in an Airbnb, celebrating the Fourth of July on Haeundae Beach in Busan, and making countless memories exploring Seoul's incredible nightlife.
This program gave me amazing friends, unforgettable experiences, and opportunities that have genuinely changed the direction of my life. I'm going to miss Seoul more than I can put into words, and I already can't wait to come back. Thank you, Absolute Internship, for giving me an experience I'll never forget.