life as a jet
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Life as a JET. Rural Session. Life as a Rural JET. Upside. Ample opportunities to speak/learn Japanese Affordable living in comparison to larger cities in Japan Can get involved in community events Can feel like a celebrity in your own village True cultural immersion. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Rural Session
Life as a JET
Upside
Life as a Rural JETLife as a Rural JET
Ample opportunities to speak/learn Japanese
Affordable living in comparison to larger cities in Japan
Can get involved in community events
Can feel like a celebrity in your own village
True cultural immersion
Downside
Life as a Rural JETLife as a Rural JET
Few foreigners to hang out with
Not as many Japanese people are able to speak English
Can feel some isolation if effort is not put in
Sometimes a lack of privacy in such a small village
Getting Started
Get connected (phone, internet, local/JET contacts)
Build as social circle with people you meet at orientation (especially those located in your local region)
Learn about your area (find the grocery store, bank, post office, train station, and other useful places).
Transport (car, train timetables)
Enjoying Rural LifeEnjoying Rural Life
Get involved in community groups/festivals
Take advantage of the sports resources around you
Find a Japanese English language exchange partner
Create opportunities to experience Japanese culture
Be a tourist in your own town!
Enjoying Rural Life
Accept social opportunities
Hot Springs Start a new hobby Tons of study time! Make your home
comfortable Allow yourself for trips
to the nearest city!
Rural Schools
Can get to know your students really well
Smaller school sizes and possibly smaller class sizes
Opportunities for school involvement is high
After school and weekendsAfter school and weekends
Try to hang out with teachers from your school(s)
If people invite you to their homes or out for dinner, accept the offer
Don’t worry if you don’t speak Japanese, try your best and they will try their best
Just do as much as you can with the time that you have…
You can always visit larger cities on your weekends
Owning a car
PRO Don’t have to rely on
public transport Traveling in groups Can drive to school if
needed Road trips!
CON Driving exam Expensive Narrow crowded roads in
large cities Getting lost
Speaking/Learning Japanese
Conversation partners Japanese teachers through
the BOE Get help from your JTEs,
supervisors, Pas, and other JETs.
Learn some phrases before and after you arrive.
Get an electronic dictionary
Take care of yourself
Health Physical/MentalHealth Physical/Mental
Staying healthy-join a gym, sports club or team
Find a doctor before an emergency happens
Find someone who can help you translate in case of a medical emergency
Socialize
Bugs
We tend to see bugs more often in the countryside. A few things to think about:
Keep your house clean Insect screens (are they sealed?) Bug Sprays Take care of your tatami mats
Fighting the cold weather
Kerosene (touyu) heaters in more than one room if needed
Kotatsu Electric blankets Proper winter
clothing
Garbage Disposal
If you do not dispose your garbage properly, they will not take it!
Please be aware of burnables, paper, plastics, Pet bottles, tins, cans, glasses
Find out about special items like batteries
Useful Links and InfoUseful Links and Info
English train timetables and prices www.hyperdia.com/en/
English speaking travel agency www.no1-travel.com
Buy western food from Costco online www.theflyingpig.com
English books www.amazon.co.jp Get info from your predecessor!
Questions
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