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Martina A.

Arts + Sciences
Hometown: Boston, MA

Martina Albin is a junior year in college at Lehigh University where she is studying Journalism and Psychology. After wanting to learn more about Korean culture and life, she is studying abroad in Korea to expand her horizons. She loves to write and cannot wait to document her experience in Korea for the next couple months.

Posts

My Advice to Future Study Abroad(ers)

By Martina A.

I cannot believe time has reached for me to make my last blog post in South Korea. It feels as if I had just landed yesterday, but it has been... keep reading

Traveling to See BTS' Bus Stop in Gangneung

By Martina A.

My first trip outside of Seoul was not what I expected. My friends and I decided to take a trip to Gangneung, which is about two hours outside of Seoul... keep reading

What to do in Seoul as a Kpop Fan

By Martina A.

Similar to myself, I know many people’s interests in coming to Korea has stemmed from K-pop. So, here is a list of what you cannot miss out on if you... keep reading

Experiencing My First Concert

By Martina A.

Before coming to Korea, I had never gone to a concert before. I am someone who would only pay to go to a concert for someone I really loved. To... keep reading

My Jeju Itinerary

By Martina A.

Seoul is a city that is vibrant and full of life which is why even after staying here for almost four months, I have not once gotten bored. I love... keep reading

Why Seoul is a Great City for Introverts

By Martina A.

Being in a new city can be daunting for many reasons. For those who identify as an introvert, like me, having to put yourself out there to make friends and... keep reading

A Book Lover's Guide to Seoul

By Martina A.

If you are a book lover, you must know how heavy books can be. Specifically, when you are packing for a study abroad experience, you would want to bring as... keep reading

A rocky Start to a Beautiful Adventure

By Martina A.

FIRST DAY In the first hour after I landed in Korea, everything that I feared became a reality. After getting through immigration, I quickly walked over to the baggage claim... keep reading

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