Bring an innovative self-starter to South Korea!

Genie Shekar Start Date: Aug 7, 2019 - End Date: Jun 1, 2020
  • Intern Abroad
  • Professional Development
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
  • South Korea

My Travel Story

by: Genie Shekar Start Date: Aug 7, 2019 - End Date: Jun 1, 2020
  • Intern Abroad
  • Professional Development
  • Vacation/Personal Trip
Over the years I have cultivated a strong interest in South Korean culture- everything from the language to the food. I starting watching Korean dramas during my high school years. When I entered college, I decided to take Korean classes to fulfill my language requirement. What I didn't expect was to gain so much more than just a better understanding of the language.

My interest in the culture started to flourish, and I quickly became enraptured in the beauty of the country. I made connections between my own Indian American background and Korean culture. I also realized that my previous interests in fashion aligned with the booming fashion industry in Seoul, the capital of South Korea.

This summer, I taught an Entrepreneurship course to high school students which helped me gain a better perspective on my career goals. I can now confidently say that I desire to start a fashion business inspired by a fusion of American and South Korean trends. 

Thanks to Asia Internship Program (AIP), I have received an invaluable opportunity to complete an internship in South Korea the summer of 2020. Interning in this country will allow me the chance to first-hand observe and research the fashion and growing entrepreneurial trends in the country. I will forge new connections in my network to leverage when I start my fashion business. I believe that living in this country will inspire and help me in taking a substantial step in realizing these future goals.

Thank you for learning about my passion for this country and what it means to me! Every contribution counts!
  • South Korea