~ Posted retroactively ~ 22.01.20 The beginning of my interview series was…a bit lackluster, to put it gently. I had emailed quite a few individuals, based off both personal reference and recommendations from The Hive, but to my dismay no one replied…until someone did! One out of seven may not be the greatest of response […]
Self-Introduction (Sydney Yi)
안녕하세요~! My name is Sydney Yi (she/her). I’m a member of the Class of 2023, an Economics and East Asian Languages and Cultures (concentration, Korean) double major, and the Ted Wang Fellow of 2022 in South Korea. This is a bit of a late start for me, since I’ve been in Korea since the fall […]
“Daring is …” – Network Experience #4
Networking is hard, especially for an introvert like me. But I have learned to step out of my comfort zone and reach out to people that I want to learn from. I would be lying if I said that it always goes smoothly. Sometimes I reach out to dozens of people and only hear back […]
Spring in Korea and Networking Experience #3
Spring is a beautiful season, and it is even more in South Korea. In early March, after so many days spent wrapped in my winter jacket and scarf, the weather forecast of a Saturday with 16° Celsius and sunshine only made me radiate with happiness! Taking advantage of the occasion, my friends and I decided […]
Life in Color – Networking Experience #2
May marks the peak of spring in South Korea and summer is right around the corner. It is indeed the return of good weather and clear and sunny days. I can finally leave my overheated dorm room to take long walks and have picnics along the Han River. Generally speaking, the spirit is festive, and […]
Noella Ingabire – Get to know me!
안녕하세요! Hello there! My name is Noella Ingabire, and I am the 2021 Ted Wang Fellow in Seoul, Korea. I am an Economics and East Asian Languages and Culture – Korean track double major. I am currently interning at the Ban-Ki Moon Center for International Cooperation, located on the Yonsei University Sinchon campus. In the […]
Into the unknown – My First Networking Experience in Korea
When I was younger, I was one of those kids who knew exactly what they wanted to do with their professional life. My vocation? To become my own boss by starting my own company. Now, has that changed over the years? Yes… and no. That entrepreneurial spirit very much still lives in me, but as […]
Reflections on the Virtual Networking Experience
These four networking meetings have been wonderful experiences for me. As an introvert, I was nervous to conduct interviews with professionals. I thought that by reaching out on LinkedIn or cold-emailing, I would be bothering them during their already-busy schedules. However, I knew it would be a growth opportunity that could only benefit me in […]
Zoom Networking Meetings #3 and #4
Networking Meeting #3: Elaine L., UX Designer – February 12, 2021 While in quarantine on campus, I got to connect with Elaine L., who is recent graduate of Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), and has been working as a UX Designer. The term “UX” stands for “user experience,” and Elaine’s role focuses on making the […]
Zoom Networking Meetings #1 and #2
Networking Meeting #1: Alan J., Technology Consultant – February 5, 2021 I met with Alan J. one Friday afternoon for a Zoom coffee chat to learn more about his early career path out of college and into the company. Alan is currently a Technology Consultant, where he handles key strategic accounts and fosters the client relationship. […]