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Last Saturday, I went to Tokyo DisneySea with my friend. It was extremely crowded, but we were still able to ride many of the attractions we really wanted to experience. DisneySea recently opened a new area, which includes attractions based on Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan. These rides are very popular, and the waiting times are usually long, so I was really happy that we managed to ride all of them. Since it was the first time for both me and my friend to try these new attractions, we were excited from the moment we entered the area. Out of everything we rode, the Tangled attraction left the strongest impression on me. There is a beautiful scene that recreates the moment with Rapunzel’s floating lanterns, and it felt almost magical. Watching the lanterns light up around us made me feel as if I had stepped directly into the movie. The atmosphere was so stunning and dreamlike that I wanted the moment to last forever. I was also impressed by the level of detail in the new area, from the buildings to the music. It made the whole experience even more immersive. Even though the park was crowded, spending the day with my friend, riding new attractions, and enjoying the magical atmosphere made the trip unforgettable. I definitely want to go again and explore more of the new area.

Choosing college major is a serious topic in my country, because it's hard for a student who is 18 years old to make such an important decision. Usually choosing a proper major for a student really depends on how much their parents know about the world. I have seen many excellent students who got a high score in the exams, but chose a major they didn't like or a major which couldn't provide a good career. So, more and more parents are concerned about choosing a great major for their children in the future. In that case, a new kind of jobs appears. Some people focus on learning the information about different colleges and their majors. They also learn the relation between a major and a good job. Then they offer paid service for parents who want to help their children choose a great major. At the beginning, it does work for the anxious parents. But after a few years, everyone wants to choose the recommended majors caused the score for a good major got really higher than what it should be. Many students didn't get the access to their desried major. So, parents become anxious again.

I have recently started to really enjoy my dance group activities at university. I have always liked dancing. When I was in high school, I joined the dance club, and I loved it very much. The seniors and classmates were all kind, and the atmosphere was really fun. I wanted to dance every day, and I felt very happy being in the club. 　After entering university, I joined a dance group again. At first, it was not easy for me because I'm a shy person. I could not make many friends at the beginning, and I often felt nervous. Sometimes, I even worried about whether I would enjoy the practices or fit in with everyone. However, after spending more time with other members, I gradually got to know many people. I became friends with both seniors and juniors, and I started to feel comfortable in the group. Now, every practice is really fun, and I look forward to it. 　In addition, recently, I turned 20, so I can drink alcohol legally in Japan. This has made the social events after practice even more enjoyable. I hope to get closer to everyone and make even more good memories in the future. Being part of this group has made my university life much happier.

Have you ever wondered why some simple, regular past tense verbs are pronounced differently? Hint: Look at the sound before the ‘-ed’.

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Last month, I started to plan my daily routine. I booked the English lesson twice a week to keep my speaking fluency. I also workout once a week and attend Korean class every Saturday for three hours. I’m not completely sure if this routine is enough, hopefully it will help me become more confident when speaking English.

We’ve all been there 😅 How do you usually excuse yourself when late?