And I'm officially off! Let the adventures of teaching, living, and loving Japan begin. Jet Program 2015 woo-hoo!! Love, Over-tired Becca who JUST finished packing 5.5 hours before she needs to be at the airport. Fun over everything else.
Category: JET Life
Why I’m Moving to Japan When I Don’t Speak Japanese
When I tell someone I'm moving to Japan in August, one of the first questions I'm asked is if I speak any Japanese. And I always respond with "noooope." I'm trying to teach myself some phrases and how to recognize katakana and hiragana but it's a little overwhelming honestly. This feels surreal. I still can't imagine myself… Continue reading Why I’m Moving to Japan When I Don’t Speak Japanese
That’s Where We Want to Go…Way Down in Kagoshima?
Well, I guess I could have waited one more day before publishing my last blog post about the JET Program. I just found out today that my new home come August will be... Kagoshima Prefecture! I will be located on Kyushu-- the most southwestern of the four main islands in Japan-- and in Kagoshima Prefecture, I'll… Continue reading That’s Where We Want to Go…Way Down in Kagoshima?
Following the White Rabbit into the Unknown (AKA Japan)
Just like Alice, I've fallen blindly down a rabbit hole. The rabbit hole she tumbled down led her to Wonderland, but my rabbit hole will lead me to Japan. Alice and The White Rabbit; John Tennial If you don't know already, I've accepted a position with the JET Program (Japan Exchange & Teaching Program). I'm… Continue reading Following the White Rabbit into the Unknown (AKA Japan)
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