Mobility specification

Country:South Korea

Institution:Embassy of the Czech Republic in the Republic of Korea

City:Seoul

Program:Freemover long-term mobility

Activity type:Traineeship

Academic year:2023/2024

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies / Department of International Relations and European Studies

Study level abroad:Bachelor

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How would you categorize your internship?Humanities
Social sciences

💼How-to: Interning abroad

How did you discover this internship opportunity?Other

Other - please specify:Via the House of Foreign Cooperation.

Can you describe the role you held during your internship?Trainee - unspecified position

What specific responsibilities and tasks did you do during your internship?I did research, wrote reports and reports on current topics, followed events in the world and in Korea, participated in various conferences and public diplomacy events, helped organize visits and events, made presentations, translated texts, helped manage social networks and assisted colleagues.

Did your tasks align with the pre-defined conditions?yes

Did the internship meet your expectations?yes

Did you apply any theory you learned at university during the internship?no

How well did you manage to communicate in a foreign language?neutral

Do you have tips on how to make a great impression on the institution?Interest in Korea, if you speak Korean, it's a big advantage (I don't :D).

How competitive was the selection process? Did you have to go through an application procedure?I don't know, I sent the necessary documents and after some time they contacted me saying they would be happy to accept me for the internship.

Why would you recommend students do an internship?Experience in the field, potential use of acquired knowledge, EXPERIENCE, discovery, exploration, uncomfortable situations, experiences.

💰And how to fund it?

What were your average monthly expenses during the internship?25000 CZK/month

Did the institution provide accommodation?no

If not, how did you find it?For shorter periods of time you can use airbnb etc., I used Goshipages, where you can get mini apartments for a reasonable price.

Did you have any unexpected expenses during the internship?no

Do you have any tips on how to save money during the internship?Ideally shop in larger stores and go to stores like G24, 7eleven etc. for crap, it is also quite worthwhile to eat out, as cooking is often similarly expensive as food from a "restaurant".

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How difficult was it for you to adjust to life abroad?it was okay, but could have been better

How well did you manage to communicate in English?neutral

How does public transport work in the city?neutral

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Everything on the internet, bus times etc. I searched in Google maps or Naver maps (Google maps in Korea are not fully functional).

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?In Seoul, it's 100% N Seoul Tower and the local markets and souks that are in many places.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Seoraksan National Park, DMZ, Jeju, Seoul.

Share your best experience:One of the most beautiful places I have visited in my life - Seoraksan National Park.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?If you are flying to Korea for more than 90 days, a visa is required, under 90 days is not.

Can you pay by card?neutral

What not to forget when packing?Some Czech/Slovak... little thing to remember, I also like to print out photos I like and stick them in my room.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?A great experience that reassured me that this job is not for me :D