Hello, this is Yena. I’m an UAA exchange student from South Korea. I was lucky to be chosen to be an intern of WTCAK. Before I worked for WTCAK, I wasn’t even sure if I would get an opportunity to have an experience in trade or not. However, now I know what the most important things for trade are and how close are the relationships between Alaska and Korea. Plus, I’ve met a lot of people who work for the U.S.A. goverment and trade offices.

I thought that Alaska is not a good place to live, study and enjoy the life. However, right after I came here, I became aware that I have completely misunderstood before. Now, I can tell everyone, Alaska is the best place to do everything (with great nature). WTCAK makes me aware of it as well. Whenever I come here to work, everyone who works in this office always greets me with smile, so I can also smile all the time thanks to them. I’ve learned not only how to work but also how to make somebody happy. I cannot forget the time to work here. Thank you for making me indelible memory and having a chance to work as intern! 

Hello, this is Minji Lee. I’m from Incheon, South Korea, which is a sister-city of Anchorage. The state of Alaska is newer and more special than I thought. The most impressive thing of Alaska was “people” prior to its immense nature. I was overwhelmed by Alaska’s great and beautiful environment, of course. Wild and clear sky, huge mountains, I can see whenever I want to see, lots of stunning trees, and scary moose. I was just looking at them continuously at first. I love Alaska’s nature, but people, the way they live, was more special for me. People in here have a serene mind and deal nicely with all other people. I am learning a lot from their generous mind and way of thinking. Anchorage is not a big city, but I am really happy to be here.

I am a lucky girl. I could study with great students and instructors in UAA, and experience internship in WTCAK. The bosses I’ve met in WTCAK, I am sure they are world’s best bosses. Thank you, Alex and Greg! You guy’s hilarious jokes and kindness always make me happy. Working in WTCAK is amazing experience. I learned so many things from here, really appreciate it.

Hello, I am an intern of World Trade Center Alaska, and an exchange student of CBPP at UAA, originally from University of Incheon, South Korea. My major is Trade & Commerce, specializing in China. After the sister-city affiliation between Anchorage and Incheon, more Koreans are interested in a great natural environment and I am so glad to be the one of them. I hope we maintain good relationship for a long time.

When I came to Anchorage at first, I really surprised because I can see lots of Korean cultures such as Korean restaurants, Taekwondo Institutes, and Korean churches. I felt like I was very close to my home country and that's why I was able to keep up a good attitude so far.

By working for WTCAK, I'm having very valuable time and gaining a lot of professional experiences. Because I seek a career in trading field, I really appreciate Alex giving me this perfect opportunity. Thanks to Greg and Alex, I am learning more than I can by myself through good events, such as 2010 Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon. As I'm majoring in Logistics, I have heard that Anchorage is one of important hubs in the world. Now that I am here, I can see the power of hub and the power of trade.
  

My name is Jungmin Lee. It is a pleasure to introduce myself as an intern of World Trade Center AK. I’ve been in Alaska as an exchange student since January 2008 and I’ve worked at World Trade Center Alaska since January 2009. I am a Chinese Trade & Commerce major in Incheon University, South Korea. In order to learn more about the world economics, business and English, I decided to come to USA.

I enjoy outdoor activities such as snowboarding, skiing and hiking. Either winter or summer, Alaska is a perfect place for me to enjoy my favorite pastime. I love Alaska! Also I am an outgoing person and I like to communicate with people.

I am glad to be an intern with WTCAK. Through WTCAK I’ve met a lot of good people, and moreover, I am working with good people here. I’ve learned a lot about real world trade and commerce that I am majoring in. As long as I stay in Alaska, I would like to do my best with WTCAK. I assure that this great opportunity will give me a lot of memories that I cannot forget.

I’m here in Anchorage as an exchange student. I came here a year ago, and have been studying English, Business, Economics and Russian at the University of Alaska Anchorage. I am originally from South Korea. I am majoring in Russian Trade and Commerce. I lived in Russia to study for one year.  I like living abroad because there is always the chance to do something else, such as participating in this internship at World Trade Center Alaska.

Since my major is Russian Trade and Commerce, I am interested in the natural resources field. Russia has plenty of natural resources, just like Alaska. I am grateful that I have the opportunity to work for WTCAK and Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. I am excited to start my internship here at WTCAK, and I hope that I can learn more about natural resource industries and experience the real business world during this internship.

My name is Dominique MacGregor, and I came to World Trade Center Alaska (WTCAK) through the Anchorage School District’s Gifted Mentorship Program. I currently attend Robert Service High school and plan to graduate in 2009, after which I hope to gain a degree in International Business and go to work for the United States Peace Corp.

 
Working at WTCAK the last few months has provided an amazing preview of what a job in this field may entail; one I doubt I could gain from anywhere else. I’ve enjoyed my time here at WTCAK, and have learned a lot from everyone there.

Outside of my mentorship, I’m part of the SHS school paper (the Cougarosity), take regular dance classes, and teach skating lessons at Dimond Center Ice Chalet. I also will be part of the 2008 People to People Student Ambassador trip to France, Italy and Greece this summer, which I am very excited about!

Debbie came to World Trade Center Alaska in February 2007.  She was living in Anchorage, Alaska, and attending Dimond High School as an exchange student from Hong Kong.  Debbie was a model student, excelling in everything she attempted.  She graduated from Dimond High School in May of 2007 as valedictorian of her class. 

While attending Dimond she was active in many clubs, including Key Club and Interact Club, to name a few.  Debbie also was taking challenging courses, such as AP Calculus and AP Economics. 

She enjoys reading, swimming, and playing piano.  She plans to attend The Chinese University of Hong Kong in the fall, pursuing a degree in Business Administration.

I studied Global Logistics Management at University of Alaska Anchorage, which gave me the opportunity to do an internship at World Trade Center Alaska. I am originally from Japan, and I studied Commerce & Trading at Chuo University in Tokyo. 

Academically I am also interested in a wide variety of fields, such as: history, geography, physics, and so forth. As for hobbies, I like sports such as soccer, baseball, skiing, fishing and hockey. I started snowboarding 2 years ago, and it has become my great winter hobby.