I had such a great time with my environmental internship in Seoul! Korea GapYear really makes sure to match up your internship with not only an internship relating to your job perspectives, but also takes into account the personality and culture of the workplace. At first I was nervous because I have heard a lot about how strict the rules are in Korean offices, but luckily my company was so open and welcoming, and not only the workers, but the CEO speak comfortably and in a friendly manner, so I was excited to show up to the office everyday. Overall, if you are looking for an internship provider, KGY does a great job at finding a fitting one for you!
What would you improve about this program?
There were a few instances where the emails I would receive were not accurate and a little redundant. For example, asking for my passport information when I had already sent it to them, putting the wrong dates of my internship on one document but have it accurate on another one. Also a time I had them email me about hoping I am enjoying going out in Korea, even though I was still in quarantine, and also them saying they hope I am enjoying my last few weeks, although I had already left the country. These are very small details, but in the future, being more careful in their communication would make them seem more personable to future interns.