Japanese Circle

I don't know much about how circles work in Japan so please correct me of I am wrong. This is from my personal experience, so it may not apply to everyone. It's seems most Japanese girls, not all, are so passionate about their clubs and circles. It can be a good thing but when you aren't able to study, hang out with your friends outside the circle or even spending every possible moment with the circle, it can become a bad thing. A female friend of mine spends almost everyday with her seniors in the circle, it seems she is always trying to seek their approval. There are some older boys in circles that are great role models and good friends, but a few abuse their power of being a senior by unwanted flirting and trying to impress the girls. Almost all Japanese people seem to want the approval of their seniors because that's what they think makes them cool. It might be a difference in the culture, but ask yourself, am I too addicted to my club or circle?

Again I am not trying to offend anyone, but if you have a good reason why I might me wrong, please let me know. Your responses will be greatly appreciated.