It's been a week and I'm still alive : )

First of all, I need to clarify my blog topic switch. My internship journey for social venture capital didn't work out well, so I decided to work for Samsung Electronics. Currently, I'm a part of a strategy team in a semiconductor division. I'm really sorry for the late notice.

Well, it's been a week since my internship got started. Time does fly by~ First three-day of internship was orientation, and I want to share what I have been learning so far.

1. Samsung's super tight security; worse than U.S. airport

I have never been in a place where I have to seal up my MP-3 player in a plastic bag, cover my cellphone camera lense with a small sticker, get a security tag on my bags, and double check my enterance permit. It was worse than U.S. airport. All these are for preventing information leak against Samsung product/strategy. Do I have to do this every morning during next 8 weeks??!! Sigh...

2. MBA interns from all over the world

There are about 30 MBA interns from Spain, Italy, Romania, England, China, India, and U.S.A. And thay are all crazy about the World Cup!!! I just realized how English is not patient only in soccer. Especially, when US tied with England, you should have seen the face of my colleague from England.

3. Cultural norms in Korea according to orientation.

I want to share some of Korean norms, which were written in a orientation material. I think these are funny.
-'One of the ways of developing mutual trust and cementing a personnel relationship is the practice of getting closer through sharing alcohol...'
-'How to get out of the drink-to-get-drunk-as-fast-as-possible: Keep your glass half full - never let it be seen to be empty or someone will feel obligated to refill it.'
-'There is no such thing as Dutch treat in Korea. Only one person will pay the bill when two or more people go out.'
-'Try to be aware of subtleties in communication, observing non-verbal and indirect cues that often suggest the true sense of what is being communicated.'
Tough, aren't they? If you want to visit Korea, never forget these norms : )

Next time, I'll share about my internship life.

See ya!!