Student Profiles

Working at one of the big four accounting firms.

Yulia Kim turned an internship at the international accounting firm KPMG into a full-time job offer. She currently works at KPMG in Tyson's Corner, Virginia, just outside of Washington, DC.

Getting experience and expertise on both sides of the Pacific.

Mingyu Chang has interned at financial institutions in the US and Korea, as is currently studying to take the US CPA exam.

Recipient of the Boren Fellowship

Hannah Cole is a recipient of the 2019-2020 NSEP David L. Boren Fellowship.

To exert a healthy influence to others

Sua is majoring in management and will be graduating in 2022 Fall. Learn how Mason Korea has been helping her in many ways.

Enjoying the Mason time

Jayoung enjoying studying her major global affairs together with economics, business and politics. Learn more about her academic journey at Mason.

Exploring the business world

Hyowon Kim is expecting to graduate in 2021 and she is confident that her degree will take her to wherever she wants to go.

Learning the beauty of finance

Minseok Kim is a sophomore majoring in Finance at Mason Korea.

Searching for accurate results

Joonhoe Koo is a sophomore majoring in Economics.

MK student as study abroad

Paris Irizarry, a junior majoring in both global affairs and Korean studies at George Mason, came to Mason Korea in Fall 2019 as a study abroad student.

Fully embracing the university life

Minsoo Chung, a junior majoring in economics, is the new student council president in the year 2020.

Jump-starting career in the Korean market

Jong Kwang Ha graduated with the class of 2012 with a B.S. in Management. He is currently working at LG Chem, the largest chemical company in South Korea and 10th largest in the world.

Seizing an opportunity at the UN

Andrea Kwon is currently a senior in Mason Korea’s Global Affairs program with a double concentration in Human Security and Global Governance, and a minor in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. Last summer, she participated in the World Federation of United Nations Association (WFUNA) College Leaders at the United Nations program as one of two Mason Korea student representatives.

Pursuing studies in Geneva

Yuna Kim ’17 (Global Affairs), one of the first George Mason University Korea graduates, is headed for the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) at Geneva in September 2018.

Pathway to Korean Global Companies

Minseong Kang, a senior majoring in management, who finished his two-month internship at SK Innovation in 2018.

Pushing my limitations to achieve my goals

Jeonghyun held numerous internships and part-time jobs while attending Mason Korea. She encourages other students to take full advantage of their time at Mason Korea.

Help is all around in Fairfax

Chulson Lee, graduate of Mason Korea, shares his experience of studying at the Fairfax campus in hopes of inspiring other students.

Gaining academic competence through expert professors

Sung-Jae Shin, a graduate of the Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution at George Mason University Korea, has been admitted to a master's program at Sciences Po in Paris in 2019.

Like father, like son

Young Jae Ro chose to follow in his father’s footsteps by applying to George Mason University in 2019.

Stuck on you: From kindergarten to college

Amaris and her brother, Kornell, have been attending the same school since kindergarten. Now, they will be attending college together at George Mason.

Growing up with Mason Korea

Hanna Hyerin Yoon (26) enrolled in the global affairs program when George Mason University Korea opened its doors in March 2014.

Being confident in who you are becoming

Hyun Jung graduated in Spring 2019 with a Bachelor's in Global Affairs.

Becoming a true global leader

Sohee Kim, majoring in Global Affairs attended the Global Classrooms International Model United Nations (GCIMUN) in New York and started an internship as a researcher at Re-Shaping Development Institute (ReDI).

Transformational experience

Seulki enrolled in Mason Korea as a business major in Spring 2015 after graduating from a Korean high school.

A grateful year in Fairax

Jihyo Cha, a senior majoring in Global Affairs, just returned from a full year's stay at the Fairfax campus.

Not limiting myself

Ian Park is a spring 2020 freshman majoring Computer Game Design.

Cultivating creativity

Taewoo Kim, majoring in Computer Game Design, just transferred to Mason Korea in spring 2020.

Choosing a major that combines various fields

Taein Lee is a sophomore majoring in Conflict Analysis and Resolution (CONF). She enrolled in Mason Korea in Spring 2019 and plan to graduate in 2022.

Studying in the place I want to work after graduation

Meet Haley Grizzle, a sophomore majoring in global affairs with a concentration in communications in Asia.

Pursuing Media and Communications at Prestigious Graduate School

Hea Su Lee boasts an extensive list of student leadership activities at Mason Korea and leveraged that experience towards a great graduate program.

Applying Critical Thinking Skills to UN Internship

Saeyeon Kwon, a senior Global Affairs major with a minor in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, is working as a public administration intern at the United Nations Project Office on Governance (UNPOG).

Working at a government media organization

Mason Korea alumna Haseung "Madeline" Joung graduated in Fall 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Global Affairs with a concentration in Global Governance and a minor in Journalism. She is working in media and communications just as she had hoped at a news portal run by the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Pursuing master's degree in international cooperation

Ha Eun Choi graduated in the summer of 2020 with a BA in Global Affairs and a minor in International Security. Having entered Mason Korea with limited English proficiency and zero study abroad experience, she graduated with honors and landed an official UN internship by actively utilizing Mason's resources. Choi is currently attending SNU GSIS where all courses are conducted in English.

Graduating Senior Receives Peter Stearns Award for Global Citizenship

Jin Seong Choi, a graduating senior, was awarded the Peter Stearns Award for Global Citizenship by George Mason University’s Global Affairs program. This significant honor recognizes one graduating student each year who has not only excelled in their studies throughout their career at George Mason, but also challenged themselves outside the classroom and contributed significantly to their community.

Junior Jae Young Lim Featured in Local News for Work with NGO Onhappy

Jae Young Lim, a junior Global Affairs major, was recently featured in the local news for her work with Onhappy, an Incheon-based NGO. Onhappy is a UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)-approved NGO that operates 10 children’s centers in Incheon to provide English education programs to underserved communities.

Meet Dawn Oh: Why I Chose Mason Korea

Dawn Oh, a rising sophomore double majoring in economics and global affairs, has had a very busy first year at Mason Korea. Find out why she left sunny Southern California and chose Mason Korea in this video interview!

Pathway to Korean Global Companies

Minseong Kang, a sophomore majoring in management, recently finished his two-month internship at SK Innovation. SK Innovation is part of the SK group, one of the biggest conglomerates in South Korea.

Recent Mason Korea Graduate Gue Yong Lee Offers Advice on Finding that First Job

Recent grad Gue Yong Lee (Accounting, '20) landed a job at the International Trade Consulting company. Read about Gue Yong's job search process and his words of wisdom for future Patriot alumni.

Mi Young Recommends Setting a Career Plan Early

Mi Young Jeong graduated George Mason University this Spring 2020, with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Business Analytics minor. She is excited for her new job at a mid-sized accounting firm in Korea.

Krystal Flynn is Having a Blast at Mason Korea

Meet Krystal Flynn, a sophomore majoring in Business. She has been fully enjoying her time here at Mason Korea.

Junior Business Major Wins Second Place in EY Korea’s University Business Plan Competition

Seihoon Lee, a junior business major at Mason Korea, recently won second place at a university business plan competition called “Growth to Professional” run by Ernst & Young (EY) Korea and Junior Achievement (JA) Korea.

Aim High, But Be Strategic: Mason Alumna Earns Scholarships to Top Graduate Programs

Da Jung (Michelle) Jung graduated last summer with a BA in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. She was recently admitted to several esteemed graduate programs in the field of international affairs, including Johns Hopkins University SAIS, University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy, and The Fletcher School at Tufts University. 

Mason Korea Senior Lands Job at Big 4 Firm in the US

Ambrose (Do Hyun) Lee, a senior majoring in business with a concentration in accounting, was recently offered a full-time position at Deloitte US upon graduation.

Mason Korea Senior Lands Job at Big 4 Firm in the US

Ambrose (Do Hyun) Lee, a senior majoring in business with a concentration in accounting, was recently offered a full-time position at Deloitte US upon graduation.

Recent Graduate Speaks to Current Students at Alumni Career Fair

Yelim Ku (Global Affairs, ’21) graduated last spring and is currently interning at the multinational corporation Philips Korea (Domestic Appliances) as a Consumer Marketing Intern. She was recently invited to speak at the 2021 IGC Career Fair – Alumni Festival along with four other Mason Korea alumni to share about her experience with current students.

Stay Active and Succeed: Alumnus Gue Yong Lee Begins Graduate Program in the US

Gue Yong Lee (Accounting, ’20), a Mason Korea alum and Advisory Board member, began his graduate program at the Thunderbird School of Global Management this year, where he is now serving as Director of Communication at the Career Management Center.

Senior Yeseul Lee Completes For-Credit Internship at PropTech Startup

Yeseul Lee, a senior majoring in Management of Information Systems (MIS) and minoring in Computational and Data Sciences at Mason Korea, successfully completed an internship at XAI Land last fall, while simultaneously completing a three-credit business course (MIS 492)

Mason Korea Alumna Launches Career in Digital Forensics in the US

Michaela Seulki Kim first arrived at Mason Korea with zero English education background, then founded the school newspaper The Voice, and eventually landed her first full-time job as a Digital Forensic Analyst in Washington, DC.

ason Korea Senior Begins Accelerated Master’s Program in CONF at Fairfax Campus

Mason Korea senior Yuhyun Sihn is currently studying abroad for the first time in her life at Mason’s Fairfax campus. She also just began her Accelerated Master’s program in Conflict Analysis and Resolution at the Carter School.

Mason Korea Entrepreneur Series: Alumna Sehyun Jeong’s Road to Becoming a CEO

Sehyun Jeong (Business, ‘18) always dreamed of becoming a CEO one day. After earning her BS in business in 2018, she is now the founder and CEO of Colours, a web and mobile app development company.

Meet Choyeong Kim, a Junior studying Global Affairs and minors in Korean Studies and Conflict Analysis and Resolution at Mason Korea.

“By choosing Mason Korea, I overcame the limitations that I felt in the Korean education system and have had the study abroad experience I always dreamed of... I'm excited to study at the @georgemasonu Fairfax campus for a year starting this fall as part of Mason Korea's curriculum.” – Choyeong Kim (junior, Global Affairs)

Recent Graduate Paris Irizarry Featured in Incheon Now Magazine

Paris Irizarry (GLOA and Korean, '22), who was a visiting student from Mason's US campus ('19 and '22) and partook in the Mason Korea graduation ceremony this spring, was recently featured in Incheon Now magazine.

Mason Korea Senior Receives Richard J. Klimoski Honors Endowed Scholarship

Minji Baek (Business Management, ’23) was recently awarded the Richard J. Klimoski Honors Endowed Scholarship from George Mason University's School of Business. Baek is currently spending her senior year at the Fairfax campus as part of Mason Korea’s undergraduate program.

International Student Thrives in Off-Site Internship Through Korean Skills

Tristan Melton, a junior majoring in marketing, landed a competitive off-site internship this summer through his impressive Korean skills.

Recent Grad Pursues Passion for Peacebuilding and Governance in Europe

Having made the most of his Mason experience, Yong June Kim (CONF, ’23) will be beginning his Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (LL.M.) in International Law of Global Security, Peace, and Development (ILGSPD) in Europe this fall.

A Mason Student from Fairfax Thrives on First International Adventure to Korea

Alex James (Computer Game Design, '25), a sophomore visiting from Mason’s Fairfax campus, embarked on his first international trip to Korea. Read more about his life-changing experience at Mason Korea. Alex James

Mason Korea Senior Makes a Difference in Malawi 

Goeun Jackie Baek (Conflict Analysis and Resolution, '23) spent the first quarter of this year working as a program coordinator for the Miracle for Africa Foundation (MAF) in Malawi. She continues to contribute to MAF's mission at the organization's headquarters in Seoul.

A Global Affairs Major Represents Korea at Global Youth Summit

Sophomore Hyunwoo Jo represented not only Mason Korea, but all of Korea, as the Representative of Korean Participants at the 2023 Global Youth Summit this summer.  

Graduate student uses internship to study political polarization

When George Mason University graduate student Yuhyun Sihn worked as a student research fellow and a project intern for the Peace and Conflict Center Asia (PACSC Asia) in Mason Korea, she felt there were not enough opportunities for people to have a dialogue.

From Rejection to Leadership: The Inspiring Journey of a Baritone Majoring in Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Junior Economics Major's Research Paper Published in Academic Journal

Jaewon Park, a junior majoring in economics at Mason Korea, recently co-authored a research paper titled "Implications of Demanding Private Education Expenditure on Low Fertility Rate in South Korea," which has been selected for publication by the Consilience Humanities Association, with Park as the lead author.

A second chance at a college degree for this Mason Korea computer game design graduate

Juyoung Cha was the first in her family to consider studying abroad for college. Starting in high school, she wanted to experience a different culture, specifically the United States.