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Fanservice, tears, and screaming men: J-pop Idol Dance Competition Experience

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Hey everyone! This is my first blog post I've made since arriving to Japan. I'm surprised (and maybe a little disappointed?) because I planned on blogging way more. I think my videos are sufficient, but there are some experiences I couldn't properly vlog. Luckily I have my *cough*half-abandoned*cough* blog! One of the experiences I wish I could have vlogged properly was the J-Pop idol dance competition I participated in. It was unforgettable and an experience I didn't think I would have during my semester abroad. Some background information In Japan, joining clubs and circles in college is very important. The difference between clubs and circles is the level of dedication and time commitment one has to put forth. Clubs are more like sports teams whereas circles are more like social gatherings you can choose to go to whenever you want. I ended up finding the perfect group for me: a J-pop dance cover circle. In reality, it felt more like a club because of the ser...

I'm going to Japan!

Hey Everyone! I finally feel safe to announce that I will be studying abroad in Japan for 4 months for my spring semester of college! Despite working on this since fall semester and being accepted into the program during December of 2014, I've been reluctant to announce this because I was worried that something might happen that will prevent be from going. BUT, I got my flight ticket, my visa, and I leave in a week! It still feels....surreal LOL. This is something I've been day dreaming about ever since middle school so the thought of finally going to Tokyo is...surreal LOL. My biggest fear is that this will all go by so fast which is why I will be vlogging and working on several projects while I'm there! My vlogs are going to be uploaded every week, or two times a week. When I first get there, I'll definitely be uploading A LOT because everything will be new to me. As I get settled in, I imagine the vlogs being less frequent, however I imagine myself...