Gained in Translation ; International Interns Learn American Way of Business, More On Job

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South Korean-born Youri Kim, 22, smiles a lot. But then, she has plenty to smile about. A graphic-design major at Hongik University in Seoul, she participates in a novel program run by the Washington- based International Center for Language Studies, a private school that brings early career professionals from abroad to work in area businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Miss Kim began March 1 at Giffords Ice Cream & Candy Co. and within days was creating new posters and signage for the company's Bethesda retail store, as well as redesigning owner Neal Lieberman's business card.

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Gained in Translation ; International Interns Learn American Way of Business, More On Job

"We set her up on a computer and sort of said, 'Here's our new logo, color palette and the font we need to use,' and went through probably a list of 100 things, asking her to take a shot at designing them," Mr. Lieberman says, detailing the benefits of having an accomplished intern on hand....

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