Seoul
Seoul, South Korea
Information Technology And Computer Science
We custom match you with placements that complement your goals and interests.
Tech Company
Intern with a South Korean tech company that focuses digital services that focuses on products that use voice recognition. Intern will assist in language data creation and processing, test speech recognition systems, and proofread technical documents.
Analytics and Data Science
Interested in a career in data analytics? In this type of internship, interns assist with projects such as language data creation and processing (in multiple languages,) testing speech recognition systems in English, and proofreading technical documents.
Web Development
In this type of internship, interns assist in front-end and back-end development of websites. Responsibilities may include getting involved in web projects, coding and implementing functionality and requirements, implementation of UI/UX, and testing finished products.
About the Location
South Korea (or the Republic of Korea) is one of the most highly developed and stable democracies in East Asia. The history of civilization on the Korean peninsula dates back almost 4,000 years, and the country itself has existed since 1948.
As one of the safest countries in the world, diversity has greatly expanded in recent years. South Korea not only provides travelers and students all over the world with the ability to learn and improve their Korean language skills, but also has proved to be a vehicle for introducing a great combination of dazzling cosmopolitanism and hidden corners of tradition.
Americans are treated with extreme hospitality in South Korea, and with so many English-speaking Koreans, the language barrier is quickly eroding, and students who study abroad in South Korea will definitely benefit from it. Getting around South Korea is easy, which is fortunate since there are so many wonderful places to see!
Seoul is both the largest city and capital of South Korea. It enjoys a central location within East Asia with China on its west and Japan to its east. Seoul is truly a representative global city in the ways that it integrates traditional culture in contemporary life, making it an ideal place for students who are interested in interning abroad in South Korea to learn a little Korean language and traditional culture. Seoul is one of the world's top ten financial centers, and is home to some of the largest technology corporations such as Samsung and LG. The city hosted the 1988 Olympics, the 2002 World Cup, and was designated the 2010 World Design Capital.
Why Intern in Seoul?
Seoul is a fast-paced work culture that will provide an intern insight into the complex system of Korean business culture. South Korea's economic transformation over the past few decades has been termed the "Miracle on the Han River" and remains one of the world's fastest growing economies. Additionally, Seoul is considered to have the best technological infrastructure in the world with near city-wide wireless internet and DMB (mobile TV technology). Internship placements in Seoul are limited to the following fields: Communications, Computer Science, Graphic Design, Marketing, Media, Hospitality and Tourism, Information Technology, and Public Relations
What's Included
- Internship placement
- Housing
- Professional Development Toolbox
- Bridging Cultures Program
- Comprehensive advising and support
- Pre-departure orientation materials
- 24/7 on-site support
- Airport reception
- Visa support
- Insurance
- 24-hour emergency support
- Academic credit options
- Professional development and cultural activities
- Initial transportation card
Academic Credit
Participants looking to earn academic credit for their ISA Internship experience can explore the following options.
Transfer Credit from University of South Florida
ISA Internships has partnered with the University of South Florida (USF) to offer a U.S. transcript and award 6 academic credits for ISA Internships set-date, 8-week programs. Credit awarded will be based on the successful completion of written academic assignments, evidence of reflective learning, and an evaluation from your host organization supervisor. The additional cost of academic credit is $375, and includes a transcript with an A-F letter grade from USF.
In order to be eligible for transfer credit from USF, participants must be full-time students who have completed at least 30 credit hours, or recent graduates from a bachelor degree program. Participants must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Please note that some placements may have more stringent eligibility requirements.
Credit From Your Home Institution
Students may work with their home university to receive academic credit for their program. Each academic institution has a unique policy for granting internship credit, thus students should inquire about receiving academic credit with their home university advisors, professors, and/or academic department heads.
Interns earning credit through their home institution will still have select assignments required to be completed by ISA as part of their program.
Prices & Dates
| Program Code | Duration | Dates (mm/dd/yy) | Application Due Date | Price | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP-2021 | 8 Week | 09/24/21-11/20/21 | 05/01/21 | $5200 | N/A |
| JAN-2022 | 8 Week | 01/21/22-03/19/22 | 10/01/21 | $5750 | N/A |
| JAN-2022 | 12 Week | 01/21/22-04/02/22 | 10/01/21 | $7950 | N/A |
| MAY-2022 | 8 Week | 05/25/22-07/23/22 | 01/15/22 | $5750 | Apply Now |
| JUN-2022 | 8 Week | 06/15/22-08/13/22 | 02/15/22 | $5750 | Apply Now |
| SEP-2022 | 8 Week | 09/07/22-11/05/22 | 05/01/22 | $5750 | Apply Now |
| SEP-2022 | 12 Week | 09/07/22-12/03/22 | 05/01/22 | $7950 | Apply Now |
Housing Details
ISA Housing provides the opportunity for interns to experience aspects of the local lifestyle that are inaccessible to the average visitor. The experience of living in another culture will be both educational and rewarding so long as you stay open-minded. There are many differences in culture and lifestyle between life in Korea and the U.S. Remember: the key to a positive experience is flexibility!
Apartments
Participants are placed in either furnished, centrally-located apartments with shared bedrooms and bathrooms or Korean-style studio apartments called "gosthitels" with shared kitchens and ensuite bathrooms. Shared partments in Seoul could be co-ed, but participants will never share a bedroom or bathroom with a student of the opposite sex.
Visa Info
Participants must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months AFTER their expected departure date from South Korea.
U.S. Citizens
Participants will enter the country on a tourist visa which they will obtain upon arrival to the airport in Seoul. The tourist visa is a stamp that is placed in passports by immigration which is valid for up to 90 days.
Non-U.S. Citizens
Please note that non-U.S. citizens should contact their Consulate to verify specificentry requirements. As these requirements vary based on citizenship, non-U.S.citizens may not be permitted to travel to China without a visa or outside of their visa dates. Also, visa fees for non-U.S. citizens may differ so please be sure to check specific Consulate's website for the most up to date information.
Note: Embassy and Consulate contact information is subject to change withoutnotice. Please refer to the website of the Embassy or Consulate to verify information.