Hey everyone! It's Rudi from the future 😊I'm going to be filming a retired JET Program Q&A so if you have any unanswered questions please post them here and I will address them in the next video! Thanks!!!!!
I'm old enough to be your father. I know this because I have a daughter about your age. I was a JET in 1993 and it was fun to hear about your experiences. I was thinking how different it must be now. Back in '93 there was no Skype or FaceTime, and you couldn't just put in a SIM card and call home. Calling home was a huge deal. And communicating with the Japanese people without knowing the language. Wow was that hard. Now I just talk into my phone, hit the translate button and let the other person read it. Plus there are Google Maps. So different! Anyway, good for you. What an experience you are having!
As I research the JET program I hear the term every situation is different a lot. That being said, a lot of people have primarily shared the positive aspects of their experience. Your video revealed a lot of challenges that might be faced, so I appreciate the fresh perspective and I'm glad you overall ended up having a positive experience that you were able to grow from.
Totally agree that a lot of JETs share similar positive experiences that make the journey amazing and worthwhile. It's so important to recognize the balance of positive and negative that inevitably happens due to the transient nature of moving to a foreign country and many other life changes in general. Thank you for watching and for your support!
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences! I'm on the shortlist for this year and have been driving myself crazy with worry. Your honesty about your struggles with loneliness and homesickness have helped me realise this is an eventuality, not a possibility, and will make it easier for me to prepare. So thank you so much!
That was soo insightful and in-depth, I appreciate you taking the time to make this video and share your experience. Im sorry to hear that the adjustment was rough initially, I follow a couple of other JETS and the workload and tasks really do seem to vary but seeing as you were in such a prime location really close to Osaka (one of my favorite places in Japan) my mind completely blocked out the fact that your out there working a really demanding job with a steep learning curve not to mention the culture shock and seclusion that comes with it. Through it all I feel you've accomplished the goal and pushed yourself harder than you probably expected initially. Now that things are finally winding down you can enjoy Japan the way that we all unrealistically imagined you did year round lol. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Ramz thank you so much for your comment! I was kind of nervous to share this video hoping it wouldn’t come off as me complaining or anything and I’m glad it’s being received well. For this upcoming school year, I’m going to have 15 classes a week instead of 17 because at the end of last year I finally spoke up and asked my supervisor if there was anyway they could reduce my schedule even by one class (forgot to mention in the video). Your support means so much to me!
Another JET ALT from 1993 here! For sure every JET's situation is different -- that sounds like a really stressful situation that you landed in. Even back in 1993 they talked about "the honeymoon phase" and the funk that people get into around contract renewal time. It's too bad that you didn't reach out for help sooner, but it still sounds like you grew a lot over the course of your year in Japan. I'm sure making this video was very theraputic. If anyone asks me about the JET program I'll tell them to watch this video (and some others), but this seems like a really honest account of your experience.
Just getting around to your comment now - apologies it took so long! I definitely cherish all of the ups and downs and things I learned along the way. And you're definitely spot on that sharing my experience was therapeutic and I'm grateful for the community of people that gave me encouraging words of advice back when I lived there. Being on the JET program leaves a lot of time for self reflection as I'm sure many other JETs have experienced. It's something we should take time to as a lifelong practice!
I feel you when you said that you didn't feel comfortable to reach out to others. I did that, and nobody cared. People here don't care and think it's a problem if you complain about anything
Teaching that many classes alone - without training (?) - sounds crazy. Was the school short-staffed? You met that challenge head-on and you should be damn proud of that.
Thank you! No, they weren't short staffed. I personally think the teachers got used to having an ALT around for so many years that they would just slack off and expect the ALT to do all of the work. I was not ok with that since that wasn't what I was hired to do. The job title is ASSISTANT language teacher.
Don't isolate yourself. There are people who have been through what you might be facing right now and they overcame it. Don't push people away, surround yourself with people who are spiritually mature and get the help that you need. Isolation when you are in pain and don't know if there's a way out is dangerous and that's why we have suicide cases. Listen, there's nothing that you can be facing that God is not able to solve for with God nothing is impossible. Hold on. Jesus loves you.
Your video was really good. You're well managing yourself and work/life balance in Japan. Many Japanese workers as permanent staff deal with unbalanced work/life, but they don't seem to realize it, rather they tend to stress on being a member of Japanese society to work hard as others do, which is worthwhile and superior. This's a Japanese mentaliy of a collective society at Japanese business. I can image how hard it is for those who came from individualism countries to fit in Japanese society.
thank you for making this video! I wanted to private message you but didn't know how haha, so I appreciate if you get the time to read this, but totally understand if you can't (with all the work you have)! I've been watching your JET program journey since the start and I actually applied and was accepted this year but just had to make the decision last week not to go this year due to family-related circumstances. after watching this i feel better about my decision, because I realized how much time commitment it can actually be and how difficult it can be at times and i think i would've been too conflicted with things back home to fully immerse myself there. I've spent a lot of time abroad but working full-time in a foreign country is super different. I'm subscribed so if you ever get the chance to, it would be really helpful to hear some tips about working through the long distance relationship! I follow a lot of other JETs but your situation sounds really similar to mine, and I'm hoping to still apply next year (hopefully if I get accepted) I would definitely have my boyfriend and mom visit me as well. So any tips on all of that would be awesome. Best of luck and enjoy the rest of your time there! Thank you for sharing this!
Hey!! Thanks so much! Congrats on getting accepted even though you decided to opt-out. I'm really happy that I made the decision to come, but looking back on it, I didn't think about it at all when I first got accepted. Like I just said yes and didn't consider how hard it would be to be away from fam/friends/bf, which is why I faced a lot of the challenges I did later on. So also congrats on deciding NOT to go and doing what's best for you personally! It really takes a special kind of person to be that honest with yourself. As for the long-distance stuff, it's still a work in process... lol. It will never be perfect or easy to do - something I've accepted over time. But thanks for sharing your interest and I'll definitely try to organize some of my thoughts into a video. By the way, I hope everything works itself out with your family and best wishes!! ttyl :)
TUDI ahh thank you for your quick reply!! Haha tbh I never thought I wouldn't go until certain things made me stop and think about it seriously but I'm still feeling pretty sad like I'm giving up a great opportunity but I'm holding onto hope that I could still go next year or later (but things always change so ya never know!) Hoping I can still spend time brushing up on Japanese and maybe get my TEFL so I'll have some experience which might make it easier going in. If you don't mind me asking what JLPT level are u taking? I wanted to teach high school on JET if I could and heard that less Japanese language means maybe more chances for high school but really have no idea hahah Thank you for your kind wishes! Everything will be fine I'm sure I just want to be around to spend time with certain people in these circumstances! Excited to keep hearing updates about your journey though, and I'm glad you're starting to figure out the balance and all :) !
I'm taking N3 of JLPT.. hopefully. I think I could easily pass N4 after taking a bunch of free online quizzes but I still have a lot left to study for N3. and omg it's July 1st idk how I'm gonna pull it off. possibly another video on that journey too haha so many life updates to come
Hey! I was at about a beginner/intermediate level then... I had just finished studying Genki II (knew around 300 kanji) in university but I didn't have a lot of practice with daily convo. Now I am about a solid intermediate level and can get by in almost any daily situation where Japanese is used. However, conversation is still always a struggle for me! I am planning to make a video soon on my language journey and how I study as well :)
Interesting video ! I'd like to hear more about school life, what it's like supervising a club after school, what kind of lessons do you do with your students... :)
Oh, man! You're story of hen you first got here, being thrown in the deep end sounds exactly like my own experience! Thankyou so much for sharing; it's so crazy how difficult it can be to reach out to other people right? I'd love to hear where you got your tattoo done; I've been thinking about getting one, myself, before I leave, but I dont really know where to even begin to look (I'm also in Hyogo prefecture). Hope the rest of your time goes smoothly ^.^
Rowi Travels hey!! Although a tough situation, it’s nice to hear I wasn’t the only one. Hope you’re managing ok now 😌 And absolutely I’m working on that video now but I still haven’t gotten my tattoo finished (next month is my last session) so expect it sometime around then!
I loved your video your honesty was so refreshing, I am looking to apply within the next two years when I get my bachelor's but I was just curious about getting accepted I am going to take Japanese when I transfer to a University but my fear and I know this sounds dumb is that I have tattoos on my arms that are visible I'm scared they won't accept me if I have those I've tried looking at maybe a policy about it somewhere but I haven't been able to find anything. Thank you and sorry for rambling 😅
Brittany Barrett Hey! I’ve lived in Japan for a year as part of my Japanese degree at Edinburgh University. I graduated in July and have just had an interview to teach English in Japan through JET. They did ask on my application if I had tattoos and I told them how many and where. I have many on my left arm (wolf at the top, stuff around my wrist and a new edition of an elephant on my forearm. On my other arm near the joint I have an orange fox which I got in Japan!) I think so long as you are respectful and keep them covered for any interviews or the start of work you’re fine. I studied a lot about the taboo of tattoos in Japan but all Japanese people I met loved my tattoos. I went to an Onsen which accepted tattoos. I even had an old lady come up to me in the street and look at my arm, asking how much my tattoos were then asking where I was from and just chatting a bit. I would say when applying to teach there just keep them covered but once you’re there you may be ok to have them on show if it’s hot for example. Just check with the teachers :)
Crissybesr hey! I’m not 100% sure yet but I’ll probably try to get a job using my degree (marketing) and I’m actually thinking about going back to school for something else too!
I wish you all the luck and thank you for making this video! I will be starting JET in August and while for rn I'm planing on staying the full 5 years, I never know how I will feel once I'm there. It's nice to hear about the reality of the program.
Crissybesr that’s amazing! Congrats! I’m sure no matter what you will have an amazing time. And I think going into it having made up your mind that you wanna stay is actually better than not knowing. I’m so excited for you! Where are your preferred locations?
Crissybesr Hyogo has the most JETs (after Tokyo and Hokkaido) so I think your chances of getting at least there are pretty high! I got my placement preference here. Good luck!
Hi! I just turned in my short-list confirmation for JET and one of the biggest worries I have is about my relationship with my boyfriend. I mean, knock on wood *knocks wood*, I believe my bf and I will be ok since we've been together for 7 years now...however I'm really scared about not being able to communicate with him whenever I want to because of the time difference. What kind of advice do you have about maintaining contact with your significant other? And what are some ways you two stay connected in a long-LONG distance relationship? There are plenty of JET experience videos but I find yours to be the most relatable to me (as of right now I'm just taking one year at a time...not planning to stay long). Thank you for the rundown of your year with JET so far! It's really helpful :)
Tasha N I was talking about this with my coworker today. My coworker’s friend was in a 6-year long relationship, she went to Japan, her boyfriend couldn’t take it anymore, they broke up, the friend met a Japanese man, got married and still in Japan. I don’t mean to sound negative, and it really all depends on whether your significant other is okay with a long distance relationship, but generally long distance relationships don’t last beyond one year..as far as I know.
Hi. I wanna ask if JET pays ALT teacher in August since I guess, you have mentioned that schoold started in September and you came early August or last week of July. Could you please provide a little detail pls.
I believe we started getting paid in August because it was required to be in Japan for training/orientation on July 31. Pay was every two weeks and got directly deposited into the bank account that my supervisor helped me set up. I used JP bank :)
@@tudinail Thank you so much for your reply. I truly appreciate it. I am planning on applying for the JET Programme for 2021 but we will see. I alreay have my own family so I am still doing my research before uprooting them. But so many thanks to your very informational video and response.
isolation: i have that here in the states relationships: aside from family, none working hard: already do that here i guess im primed to live in japan lol. applying currently.
Hey, really enjoyed your video. Got a great insight on the JET program. How was the whole process like? I'm also planning on applying for the JET program after my Bachelors. I need 2 more years. Is it easy to get in because I hope I get in and I would like to be in the program for the whole 5 years. Any advice with the application would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!
Hi, i've been considering the Jet programme, but when i read about it, it said that a bachelor in teaching is required if i understood correctly. Is it true? I thought u didnt need any prior experience in teaching or have studied the subject before applying.
TUDI Oh, i misunderstood then, its a batchelors degree now too. I just thought that it needed to be related to the teaching 😂 Thank you for answering ❤
So how did you deal with the high expectations they had for you when the program told you you would only have to be an assistant? I honestly don't think I could bear that kind of responsibility, taking on the majority of the lesson planning and running the classes. How'd you do it?
Hey! Sorry it's taking me FOREVER to reply to this.. I'm back on TH-cam and making a JET Q&A video where I can answer. Let me know if you have any more questions 😊
Did you want to teach high school? Or was it decided for you? I've been interested in doing the JET programme as well - if they accept me - and would like to teach in a high school. Would I be able to suggest that preference to them while doing the interviews?
Hello! Thank you so much for posting this video. It was really thorough and informative. I was just writing to ask if you would be willing to further discuss your experience in having a long distance relationship for a year? My boyfriend of three years was just accepted into JET and will be leaving this August. I'm honestly quite worried about how this is going to unfold once he's actually gone and we're on opposite sides of the planet with a major time difference and everything. I'm also worried because of how expensive it will be to visit him and how I'll realistically be able to afford it. I've sought advice all over the place, but you seem to be very open and honest, specifically about the JET Program. Thanks and I hope to hear/see something :)
ALSO, if you don't mind, could you share what kinds of things helped you the most from your boyfriend as far as coping goes? How long at a time were you guys apart and how difficult was it to manage? I would like some advice on how to best support my boyfriend while he adjusts to a completely new culture while simultaneously adjusting with his absence. Thanks again!
Hey there! I felt the exact same way when I was getting ready to say goodbye to my boyfriend last year even though I was the one moving. It does seem scary but I'll try to put some of my best advice together in a video soon to ease your mind :) For now, just spend as much time together as you can!
hey! I'm in the middle of applying for the jet program, i have so many questions! I was just wondering where you lived and maybe what school you worked at? I don't know if you're able to disclose which school you were at but no problem if not! would you recommend where you lived? or is there somewhere else you went that you thought could have been better? I know its personal preference but would be cool to hear your thoughts! It sounds really tough that you had to deal with that kind of workload which seemed to be above what had been expected. Did anyone else you know end up in this situation? Do you think if you hadn't had that extreme workload you would have enjoyed the experience more? Sorry for so many rambling questions, I'm so excited. I hope you're getting on well back home :)
damn , if i was anywhere near you i would have sent you some pizza and some candy because of what you have been through when you started working there , i'll suggest something that you might find stupid but if you feel like talking or down or something like that you could always talk with your subs and laugh and share memes to feel better
Aww thanks! Like I said, life here has definitely gotten easier for me and I've thoroughly enjoyed both the ups and the downs - but it means a lot having your support even now
Pleymox i was just at a snake cafe and cat cafe just last month!! There are little clips of them in my last two videos 😍 I wish I could get a cat to have around my apartment but it’s too small here I’d feel bad keeping it all cooped up
It would be fascinating to hear an experience from an ugly person as well. I can't help but think a pretty girl like Tudi has had a much more social and welcoming experience than say someone who is not as good looking - it would be really interesting to compare.
Tabby D YOU reread it. You made no comment on anything she said in her video, only commenting that you’d rather someone ugly make a video about it instead. That’s the definition of dismissing an experience, genius. Why don’t you make a video and then you’re fulfilling your own desire.
@@seanjarvis2931 No, I said it woud be "fascinating to hear" and contrast their experience with hers. You cannot make a contrast if you dismiss her experience - genius. Re-read and stop trying to be a saviour she clearly does not need. The only person dismissing things right now is you.
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@@tudinail Was Japan as beautiful as you we’re expecting? The food/culture? Were you ever concerned about your safety? Do they provide transportation to and from school or do you find a cab?
@@sandrizz1e Yes, Japan is absolutely beautiful. I studied abroad there before going on the JET Program so I knew what to expect. The food and culture are different from the US but I prefer them which is why I felt more accepted in Japan. I was never concerned about safety - it's very safe. You can walk around alone at night as a woman and never feel uncomfortable. Even the cops don't carry guns it's that safe. And no transportation is provided - I walked to and from work and other people i knew took the train or bus.
Hey everyone! It's Rudi from the future 😊I'm going to be filming a retired JET Program Q&A so if you have any unanswered questions please post them here and I will address them in the next video! Thanks!!!!!
I'm old enough to be your father. I know this because I have a daughter about your age. I was a JET in 1993 and it was fun to hear about your experiences. I was thinking how different it must be now. Back in '93 there was no Skype or FaceTime, and you couldn't just put in a SIM card and call home. Calling home was a huge deal. And communicating with the Japanese people without knowing the language. Wow was that hard. Now I just talk into my phone, hit the translate button and let the other person read it. Plus there are Google Maps. So different! Anyway, good for you. What an experience you are having!
VeeDubJohn hey thanks! I feel very lucky that technology has helped maintain contact with everyone at home. That must have been difficult back in 93!
As I research the JET program I hear the term every situation is different a lot. That being said, a lot of people have primarily shared the positive aspects of their experience. Your video revealed a lot of challenges that might be faced, so I appreciate the fresh perspective and I'm glad you overall ended up having a positive experience that you were able to grow from.
Totally agree that a lot of JETs share similar positive experiences that make the journey amazing and worthwhile. It's so important to recognize the balance of positive and negative that inevitably happens due to the transient nature of moving to a foreign country and many other life changes in general. Thank you for watching and for your support!
Thanks so much for sharing your experiences! I'm on the shortlist for this year and have been driving myself crazy with worry. Your honesty about your struggles with loneliness and homesickness have helped me realise this is an eventuality, not a possibility, and will make it easier for me to prepare. So thank you so much!
That was soo insightful and in-depth, I appreciate you taking the time to make this video and share your experience. Im sorry to hear that the adjustment was rough initially, I follow a couple of other JETS and the workload and tasks really do seem to vary but seeing as you were in such a prime location really close to Osaka (one of my favorite places in Japan) my mind completely blocked out the fact that your out there working a really demanding job with a steep learning curve not to mention the culture shock and seclusion that comes with it. Through it all I feel you've accomplished the goal and pushed yourself harder than you probably expected initially. Now that things are finally winding down you can enjoy Japan the way that we all unrealistically imagined you did year round lol. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Ramz thank you so much for your comment! I was kind of nervous to share this video hoping it wouldn’t come off as me complaining or anything and I’m glad it’s being received well. For this upcoming school year, I’m going to have 15 classes a week instead of 17 because at the end of last year I finally spoke up and asked my supervisor if there was anyway they could reduce my schedule even by one class (forgot to mention in the video). Your support means so much to me!
Another JET ALT from 1993 here! For sure every JET's situation is different -- that sounds like a really stressful situation that you landed in. Even back in 1993 they talked about "the honeymoon phase" and the funk that people get into around contract renewal time. It's too bad that you didn't reach out for help sooner, but it still sounds like you grew a lot over the course of your year in Japan. I'm sure making this video was very theraputic. If anyone asks me about the JET program I'll tell them to watch this video (and some others), but this seems like a really honest account of your experience.
Just getting around to your comment now - apologies it took so long! I definitely cherish all of the ups and downs and things I learned along the way. And you're definitely spot on that sharing my experience was therapeutic and I'm grateful for the community of people that gave me encouraging words of advice back when I lived there. Being on the JET program leaves a lot of time for self reflection as I'm sure many other JETs have experienced. It's something we should take time to as a lifelong practice!
I feel you when you said that you didn't feel comfortable to reach out to others. I did that, and nobody cared. People here don't care and think it's a problem if you complain about anything
Teaching that many classes alone - without training (?) - sounds crazy. Was the school short-staffed? You met that challenge head-on and you should be damn proud of that.
Thank you! No, they weren't short staffed. I personally think the teachers got used to having an ALT around for so many years that they would just slack off and expect the ALT to do all of the work. I was not ok with that since that wasn't what I was hired to do. The job title is ASSISTANT language teacher.
Don't isolate yourself. There are people who have been through what you might be facing right now and they overcame it. Don't push people away, surround yourself with people who are spiritually mature and get the help that you need. Isolation when you are in pain and don't know if there's a way out is dangerous and that's why we have suicide cases. Listen, there's nothing that you can be facing that God is not able to solve for with God nothing is impossible. Hold on. Jesus loves you.
Your video was really good. You're well managing yourself and work/life balance in Japan. Many Japanese workers as permanent staff deal with unbalanced work/life, but they don't seem to realize it, rather they tend to stress on being a member of Japanese society to work hard as others do, which is worthwhile and superior. This's a Japanese mentaliy of a collective society at Japanese business. I can image how hard it is for those who came from individualism
countries to fit in Japanese society.
thank you for making this video! I wanted to private message you but didn't know how haha, so I appreciate if you get the time to read this, but totally understand if you can't (with all the work you have)! I've been watching your JET program journey since the start and I actually applied and was accepted this year but just had to make the decision last week not to go this year due to family-related circumstances. after watching this i feel better about my decision, because I realized how much time commitment it can actually be and how difficult it can be at times and i think i would've been too conflicted with things back home to fully immerse myself there. I've spent a lot of time abroad but working full-time in a foreign country is super different.
I'm subscribed so if you ever get the chance to, it would be really helpful to hear some tips about working through the long distance relationship! I follow a lot of other JETs but your situation sounds really similar to mine, and I'm hoping to still apply next year (hopefully if I get accepted) I would definitely have my boyfriend and mom visit me as well. So any tips on all of that would be awesome. Best of luck and enjoy the rest of your time there! Thank you for sharing this!
Hey!! Thanks so much! Congrats on getting accepted even though you decided to opt-out. I'm really happy that I made the decision to come, but looking back on it, I didn't think about it at all when I first got accepted. Like I just said yes and didn't consider how hard it would be to be away from fam/friends/bf, which is why I faced a lot of the challenges I did later on. So also congrats on deciding NOT to go and doing what's best for you personally! It really takes a special kind of person to be that honest with yourself.
As for the long-distance stuff, it's still a work in process... lol. It will never be perfect or easy to do - something I've accepted over time. But thanks for sharing your interest and I'll definitely try to organize some of my thoughts into a video.
By the way, I hope everything works itself out with your family and best wishes!! ttyl :)
TUDI ahh thank you for your quick reply!! Haha tbh I never thought I wouldn't go until certain things made me stop and think about it seriously but I'm still feeling pretty sad like I'm giving up a great opportunity but I'm holding onto hope that I could still go next year or later (but things always change so ya never know!) Hoping I can still spend time brushing up on Japanese and maybe get my TEFL so I'll have some experience which might make it easier going in.
If you don't mind me asking what JLPT level are u taking? I wanted to teach high school on JET if I could and heard that less Japanese language means maybe more chances for high school but really have no idea hahah
Thank you for your kind wishes! Everything will be fine I'm sure I just want to be around to spend time with certain people in these circumstances! Excited to keep hearing updates about your journey though, and I'm glad you're starting to figure out the balance and all :) !
I'm taking N3 of JLPT.. hopefully. I think I could easily pass N4 after taking a bunch of free online quizzes but I still have a lot left to study for N3. and omg it's July 1st idk how I'm gonna pull it off. possibly another video on that journey too haha so many life updates to come
Start at the begining! Thats a great idea! Thanks!
Awww I would’ve definitely been your friend you seem real dope and chill.
😊 you're so sweet!!
Make more vids please Your amazing and Japan is the cherry on top
What was your Japanese proficiency like before you got to Japan?
Hey! I was at about a beginner/intermediate level then... I had just finished studying Genki II (knew around 300 kanji) in university but I didn't have a lot of practice with daily convo. Now I am about a solid intermediate level and can get by in almost any daily situation where Japanese is used. However, conversation is still always a struggle for me! I am planning to make a video soon on my language journey and how I study as well :)
Interesting video ! I'd like to hear more about school life, what it's like supervising a club after school, what kind of lessons do you do with your students... :)
Thank you!! all great suggestions!
17 classes all by yourself, I'm sorry but you did it!! Thanks for sharing!!
Oh, man! You're story of hen you first got here, being thrown in the deep end sounds exactly like my own experience! Thankyou so much for sharing; it's so crazy how difficult it can be to reach out to other people right?
I'd love to hear where you got your tattoo done; I've been thinking about getting one, myself, before I leave, but I dont really know where to even begin to look (I'm also in Hyogo prefecture).
Hope the rest of your time goes smoothly ^.^
Rowi Travels hey!! Although a tough situation, it’s nice to hear I wasn’t the only one. Hope you’re managing ok now 😌 And absolutely I’m working on that video now but I still haven’t gotten my tattoo finished (next month is my last session) so expect it sometime around then!
Can I take my pc and PlayStation?
love u and the honesty of this vid
small cat thank u small cat I literally ran out of like 3 products I used on my face today but when I re-up you got it 🙃
I loved your video your honesty was so refreshing, I am looking to apply within the next two years when I get my bachelor's but I was just curious about getting accepted I am going to take Japanese when I transfer to a University but my fear and I know this sounds dumb is that I have tattoos on my arms that are visible I'm scared they won't accept me if I have those I've tried looking at maybe a policy about it somewhere but I haven't been able to find anything. Thank you and sorry for rambling 😅
Brittany Barrett Hey! I’ve lived in Japan for a year as part of my Japanese degree at Edinburgh University. I graduated in July and have just had an interview to teach English in Japan through JET. They did ask on my application if I had tattoos and I told them how many and where. I have many on my left arm (wolf at the top, stuff around my wrist and a new edition of an elephant on my forearm. On my other arm near the joint I have an orange fox which I got in Japan!) I think so long as you are respectful and keep them covered for any interviews or the start of work you’re fine. I studied a lot about the taboo of tattoos in Japan but all Japanese people I met loved my tattoos. I went to an Onsen which accepted tattoos. I even had an old lady come up to me in the street and look at my arm, asking how much my tattoos were then asking where I was from and just chatting a bit. I would say when applying to teach there just keep them covered but once you’re there you may be ok to have them on show if it’s hot for example. Just check with the teachers :)
What are your after JET plans?
Crissybesr hey! I’m not 100% sure yet but I’ll probably try to get a job using my degree (marketing) and I’m actually thinking about going back to school for something else too!
I wish you all the luck and thank you for making this video! I will be starting JET in August and while for rn I'm planing on staying the full 5 years, I never know how I will feel once I'm there. It's nice to hear about the reality of the program.
Crissybesr that’s amazing! Congrats! I’m sure no matter what you will have an amazing time. And I think going into it having made up your mind that you wanna stay is actually better than not knowing. I’m so excited for you! Where are your preferred locations?
I put down Kyoto, Nara and Hyogo. So hopefully somewhere in Kansai at least.
Crissybesr Hyogo has the most JETs (after Tokyo and Hokkaido) so I think your chances of getting at least there are pretty high! I got my placement preference here. Good luck!
Hi! I just turned in my short-list confirmation for JET and one of the biggest worries I have is about my relationship with my boyfriend. I mean, knock on wood *knocks wood*, I believe my bf and I will be ok since we've been together for 7 years now...however I'm really scared about not being able to communicate with him whenever I want to because of the time difference. What kind of advice do you have about maintaining contact with your significant other? And what are some ways you two stay connected in a long-LONG distance relationship?
There are plenty of JET experience videos but I find yours to be the most relatable to me (as of right now I'm just taking one year at a time...not planning to stay long). Thank you for the rundown of your year with JET so far! It's really helpful :)
Tasha N
I was talking about this with my coworker today. My coworker’s friend was in a 6-year long relationship, she went to Japan, her boyfriend couldn’t take it anymore, they broke up, the friend met a Japanese man, got married and still in Japan. I don’t mean to sound negative, and it really all depends on whether your significant other is okay with a long distance relationship, but generally long distance relationships don’t last beyond one year..as far as I know.
Hi. I wanna ask if JET pays ALT teacher in August since I guess, you have mentioned that schoold started in September and you came early August or last week of July. Could you please provide a little detail pls.
I believe we started getting paid in August because it was required to be in Japan for training/orientation on July 31. Pay was every two weeks and got directly deposited into the bank account that my supervisor helped me set up. I used JP bank :)
@@tudinail Thank you so much for your reply. I truly appreciate it. I am planning on applying for the JET Programme for 2021 but we will see. I alreay have my own family so I am still doing my research before uprooting them. But so many thanks to your very informational video and response.
@@annakassandraalcazar3462 of course!! Best of luck with your application (if you decide to go for it)! Let me know if you have any other questions
isolation: i have that here in the states
relationships: aside from family, none
working hard: already do that here
i guess im primed to live in japan lol. applying currently.
Hey, really enjoyed your video. Got a great insight on the JET program. How was the whole process like? I'm also planning on applying for the JET program after my Bachelors. I need 2 more years. Is it easy to get in because I hope I get in and I would like to be in the program for the whole 5 years. Any advice with the application would be greatly appreciated!!!!!!
Hi, i've been considering the Jet programme, but when i read about it, it said that a bachelor in teaching is required if i understood correctly.
Is it true? I thought u didnt need any prior experience in teaching or have studied the subject before applying.
Anna H when I applied, no teaching experience was necessary. Only a bachelors degree. Mine is is marketing
TUDI Oh, i misunderstood then, its a batchelors degree now too. I just thought that it needed to be related to the teaching 😂
Thank you for answering ❤
Hey I have a few questions, about everything, can we talk in private?
Can you tell us about your apartment and cost of living/expenses etc?
Answering this in an upcoming Retired JET Q&A!!
So how did you deal with the high expectations they had for you when the program told you you would only have to be an assistant? I honestly don't think I could bear that kind of responsibility, taking on the majority of the lesson planning and running the classes. How'd you do it?
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Can you tell us how you would pay my U.S student loans from Japan? Will I have access to my student loans website from Japan?
Hey! Sorry it's taking me FOREVER to reply to this.. I'm back on TH-cam and making a JET Q&A video where I can answer. Let me know if you have any more questions 😊
Did you want to teach high school? Or was it decided for you? I've been interested in doing the JET programme as well - if they accept me - and would like to teach in a high school. Would I be able to suggest that preference to them while doing the interviews?
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How many days are you allowed to take off from work?
jaron641 20 days
You were lucky to be in Kobe.
How is the plow
Hi, I was wondering l, will you be staying in Japan for the foreseeable future or will you return to your home country? Thanks mate
Henry the 9th hello! I am returning to America later this year.
Hello! Thank you so much for posting this video. It was really thorough and informative. I was just writing to ask if you would be willing to further discuss your experience in having a long distance relationship for a year? My boyfriend of three years was just accepted into JET and will be leaving this August. I'm honestly quite worried about how this is going to unfold once he's actually gone and we're on opposite sides of the planet with a major time difference and everything. I'm also worried because of how expensive it will be to visit him and how I'll realistically be able to afford it. I've sought advice all over the place, but you seem to be very open and honest, specifically about the JET Program. Thanks and I hope to hear/see something :)
ALSO, if you don't mind, could you share what kinds of things helped you the most from your boyfriend as far as coping goes? How long at a time were you guys apart and how difficult was it to manage? I would like some advice on how to best support my boyfriend while he adjusts to a completely new culture while simultaneously adjusting with his absence. Thanks again!
Hey there! I felt the exact same way when I was getting ready to say goodbye to my boyfriend last year even though I was the one moving. It does seem scary but I'll try to put some of my best advice together in a video soon to ease your mind :) For now, just spend as much time together as you can!
TUDI thank you so much for responding! :) I really look forward to hearing your advice.
hey! I'm in the middle of applying for the jet program, i have so many questions!
I was just wondering where you lived and maybe what school you worked at? I don't know if you're able to disclose which school you were at but no problem if not! would you recommend where you lived? or is there somewhere else you went that you thought could have been better? I know its personal preference but would be cool to hear your thoughts!
It sounds really tough that you had to deal with that kind of workload which seemed to be above what had been expected. Did anyone else you know end up in this situation? Do you think if you hadn't had that extreme workload you would have enjoyed the experience more?
Sorry for so many rambling questions, I'm so excited. I hope you're getting on well back home :)
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@@tudinail thanks so much for replying! I actually got into JET and was posted in Hiroshima!!
@@Velokat1 omg congrats!!!! are you still there?
When is the deadline to decide whether you want to re-contract for a 2nd year?
I can't remember exactly but I think it was sometime around January 8th or 9th. Every year it's around that time.
17:57 That is my home train if this was filmed in Tokyo.
Am I the only one thinkin' you look like KATY PERRY gal ! Great video, btw 😉
That's a first for me lol! But thank you :)
I know! She is really gorgeous! @Tudi
damn , if i was anywhere near you i would have sent you some pizza and some candy because of what you have been through when you started working there , i'll suggest something that you might find stupid but if you feel like talking or down or something like that you could always talk with your subs and laugh and share memes to feel better
Aww thanks! Like I said, life here has definitely gotten easier for me and I've thoroughly enjoyed both the ups and the downs - but it means a lot having your support even now
TUDI gladly to be helpful , and you should try to go in a cat or any animal cafe , I'm sure you'll have the best day ever ^~^
Pleymox i was just at a snake cafe and cat cafe just last month!! There are little clips of them in my last two videos 😍 I wish I could get a cat to have around my apartment but it’s too small here I’d feel bad keeping it all cooped up
来日した途端に電気と水道を入れるのに自分で全部責任取って誰にも頼らず出来る訳がないです。国際交流員ですら一人で全部やりこなせない人もいるのですから担当者と相談して助けて貰うのは当たり前のことです。
damn this was good
Damn...she got a boyfriend. Now what do I do with these taco bell coupons??
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Prettiest ALT I've seen on youtube
You are beautiful
It would be fascinating to hear an experience from an ugly person as well. I can't help but think a pretty girl like Tudi has had a much more social and welcoming experience than say someone who is not as good looking - it would be really interesting to compare.
Tabby D Then I guess you should make a video.. rather than dismiss someone’s experience because of the way they look. Super lame
@@seanjarvis2931 never dismissed her experience what so ever.
Re-read what I wrote.
Tabby D YOU reread it. You made no comment on anything she said in her video, only commenting that you’d rather someone ugly make a video about it instead. That’s the definition of dismissing an experience, genius. Why don’t you make a video and then you’re fulfilling your own desire.
@@seanjarvis2931 No, I said it woud be "fascinating to hear" and contrast their experience with hers.
You cannot make a contrast if you dismiss her experience - genius.
Re-read and stop trying to be a saviour she clearly does not need.
The only person dismissing things right now is you.
Tabby D you’re funny, thank you for that!
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did they pay for your flight? What was your salary?
Yes, they paid for our flights. The salary is listed on the JET Program website. I forget exactly but it was around $23,000 USD per year.
@@tudinail Was Japan as beautiful as you we’re expecting? The food/culture? Were you ever concerned about your safety? Do they provide transportation to and from school or do you find a cab?
@@sandrizz1e Yes, Japan is absolutely beautiful. I studied abroad there before going on the JET Program so I knew what to expect. The food and culture are different from the US but I prefer them which is why I felt more accepted in Japan. I was never concerned about safety - it's very safe. You can walk around alone at night as a woman and never feel uncomfortable. Even the cops don't carry guns it's that safe. And no transportation is provided - I walked to and from work and other people i knew took the train or bus.
@@tudinail okay thank you so much for that info 💞