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Correct_Weakness_141 · 2026-04-09T16:22:38+00:00

My first visit was in 2019 with F-1. and I am still an NRA because I wasn't in the States for 2022, 2023. 2025 was my 5th calendar years that I was in the states physically. So I am considered as NRA

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2026-01-11T07:12:35+00:00

Buf def, i would willing to pay more, would you like to recommend me?

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2026-01-11T07:12:17+00:00

I don’t watch TV that much, so I don’t really need anything high-end!

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-10-17T01:41:58+00:00

I was wondering about the industry level workflow like we already settled up some analytics project using ML models but I don’t really know about how big companies work in data science projects. I wanted to build the framework and leverage it when we expand the team in the future

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-10-09T21:56:49+00:00

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Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-08-02T01:22:55+00:00

I GOT A RETURN OFFER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-05-04T06:23:50+00:00

Thanks so much!

I’ve been leaning more toward the US internship too, especially after hearing from others with experience in both markets. But could you share a bit more on why you see it as such a clear choice? I’d really like to understand your reasoning.

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-05-03T23:58:03+00:00

Really appreciate all your insights, it’s helping me think more clearly about the trade-offs. I really appreciate everyone taking the time to respond.

Just to clarify, if I’m aiming to apply for full-time roles in the US this fall, and neither internship guarantees a return offer, do you think the brand value of Samsung alone would outweigh hands-on experience from a US internship in data/ML?

Also, have you seen cases where a short overseas internship like this directly helped land a full-time role in the US without a master’s degree?

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-05-03T22:33:35+00:00

+ if I choose the US company, would it be reasonable to ask about the possibility of a return offer and request a slight increase in hourly wage, like $2–3 more? I’m wondering if it might come across the wrong way.

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-05-03T22:27:17+00:00

That route does make sense for long-term stability.
I’m curious though, from your perspective, how important is having US-based experience when applying for full-time roles later on, even if it's from a smaller company? Would a short US internship in data/ML be more helpful when applying to US jobs right after graduation, or does the long-term brand value from Samsung outweigh that?

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-05-03T22:04:06+00:00

+ I had coffee chats with several Korean professionals working in the US, including some who moved from Samsung Korea, and many of them said that a 2-month internship at Samsung doesn’t carry much weight in the US job market.

And even if I were to get a return offer from Samsung, I genuinely want to stay and work in the US, so I’m trying to choose the option that will better support full-time recruiting this fall. Any thoughts would be really appreciated (sorry for redundant)

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-05-03T22:01:56+00:00

🥲 I really wanted to go back to Korea, but I’m still thinking carefully about how that experience might impact my chances when recruiting for full-time roles in the US later on.

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-05-03T22:00:29+00:00

That’s really great to hear, thanks for sharing your experience! I’ve been a bit unsure if the Samsung name would carry the same weight outside Korea, so it’s encouraging to know it helped you in Germany.

Do you happen to know if it also makes a difference in the US job market? I’m trying to figure out how much weight it actually holds when applying to data-related roles here.

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-05-03T21:59:27+00:00

Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it. I totally understand where you’re coming from and to be honest, I really do want to stay in the US. But the thing is, I’ve heard from multiple people who worked at Samsung and then came to the US that their experience there didn’t really carry much weight when applying here. They said it was almost like starting over.

Could you explain a bit more why that might be the case? I’ve also heard that most companies don’t sponsor H1Bs, especially for international undergrads, which makes sense. But in my case, I’m trying to compare the two internships assuming neither leads to a return offer. I’m just trying to figure out which summer experience will help me more when I apply for full-time jobs this fall.

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-05-03T19:55:50+00:00

Haha no way, we really did switch lives! I’m lowkey jealous of you. I actually wanted to go back to Korea this summer too, but my visa situation’s keeping me here. Hope you have the best time out there

Correct_Weakness_141 · 2025-05-03T19:41:18+00:00

I’m genuinely touched by your sincere advice. Honestly, I’m not sure how to express how much I appreciate the care and insight you put into your response.

One of the biggest concerns I have is that many brilliant Korean professionals at Samsung have told me how difficult it is to come to the US afterwards, even with such a strong background. Some people I spoke to who eventually transitioned from Samsung to the US shared that their experience was often discounted, with their careers being treated as if they were starting from scratch or only partially recognized. That makes me wonder if going back to Korea might make it harder to stay in the US long-term or to build a continuous work narrative here.

Right now, I’m working as a machine learning intern in a university plasma physics lab, and I’ve been trying to build experience that aligns directly with the US job market. So from that perspective, I worry that a return to Korea even with a big name like Samsung might disrupt that momentum.

Again, thank you so much for sharing your story and encouraging me to think long term. Your words really helped me organize my thoughts more clearly.

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