Gracelynn Lu
I'm Gracelynn (she/they), a clinical psychology and women, gender, and sexuality major at Tufts University! I like writing, playing the cello, K-Pop dancing, anime, making tea, cosplay, crafting, and watching Asian dramas.
Blogs by Gracelynn Lu
Life After Coming Back from Japan
Reflections on my semester abroad and dealing with *dun dun dun* the Japan withdrawals.
Cafe Culture in Japan: What IS A Cafe?!
From Japan's maid cafes to internet and animal cafes: What counts as a cafe here? What can you do at each cafe?
Being LGBTQ in Japan
Here are some of my honest observations about being queer in Japan and some resources that might help if you're in the same boat!
Dancing Through Life (In Tokyo!)
I decided to take weekly dance workshops in Japan, which were challenging both physically and linguistically...but was a lot of fun!
A Day in the Life at IES Abroad in Tokyo
A day in the life of an IES Abroad student!
Having an Allergic Reaction Abroad
As someone with allergies, I know a reaction can just happen anywhere, but I was still unprepared to go to the hospital while in Japan. With the help of so many...
Ways I’ve Added Whimsy to My Life in Japan
Some creative ways to make the everyday abroad life in Japan a little more special, whimsical, and yours.
A Day Trip to Sawara
Highlights of the Sawara Festival Trip, an IES sponsored trip with cultural activities in a town two hours away from our dorm!
Locating My Queerness in Japan: A Solo Anime Pilgrimage
Queer life and just life abroad can feel lonely sometimes, so I decided to embrace it one day by taking myself on a solo trip.
Things I Wish I Knew about Living Abroad in Japan the First Time
Five tips I've learned about living in Japan from my previous study abroad experience. Some things to think about before coming to Japan!