James Klingele
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James Klingele

Hi! My name is James Klingele, and I'm a junior in the digital media innovation program at Texas State University. I'm looking forward to learning about Japan firsthand and getting…
Me sitting in front of bushes
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Allison Binkley

Hello, I'm Allison Binkley, and I'm a senior public relations major at Texas State University. This School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) trip to Japan will be my first…
Gabby Fiorenza
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Gabby Fiorenza

Howdy! My name is Gabby Fiorenza, and I'm a senior at Texas State University studying mass communications and media studies. During my free time, I love watching scary movies, paddle…
Intro: Maya Hicks
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Intro: Maya Hicks

Hello! My name is Maya Hicks, and I am a senior at Texas State University! I’ll be graduating in December 2023 with a degree in journalism and a minor in…
Jon Zmikly
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Jon Zmikly

Hello, everyone! My name is Jon Zmikly, and I am the Program Assistant for this year's study abroad trip to Japan. I am a senior lecturer in the Digital Media…
Emilee Hall
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Emilee Hall

"If you can sing, dance and not be embarrassed, then you can rule the world," -Amy Poehler Howdy! My name is Emilee Hall. Currently, I'm a junior at Texas State…
Meet India Sherman
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Meet India Sherman

My name is India Sherman and I am majoring in Mass Communication Electronic Media. I am a first-generation college student from Houston, Texas. I have always had a passion to write…
Katharine Robertson
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Katharine Robertson

Hi, my name is Katharine Robertson and I am another one of the student writers that will be sharing my journey across the world with you on this blog! I…