Life as a City JET
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Life as a City JETUrban Life Workshop
City JETIntroduction / 紹介
City JETCity Features• Ekimae / 駅前
City JETCity Features• Shotengai / 商店街
City JETCity Features• Trains, trains, trains
/ 電車、電車、電車
The Upside• Lots of JETs/foreigners• English everywhere• Variety• Easy escape
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City JETThe Downside• Lots of JETs/foreigners• English everywhere• Expensive• Crowded
City JETMy Opinion• No downside!
• Too many gaijin?• Find Balance
• Too much English?• Lots to explore in Japanese-only
• Too expensive?• 100 円 / discount shops!!!
• Too crowded?• Get out!
City JETUrban Schools• Larger; larger class size• Progressive teachers• Busier / More activities
City JETHome Sweet Home• Apartment may be small• Counters are low• Tatami / 畳• Deep bathtub ♡
DON’T Bring• Too many clothes • Too many school supplies• Electronics / Power
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What to Bring• Work clothes / supplies• Favorite personal items– Underwear– Deodorant– Toothpaste?
• Shoes• Medicine, esp. allergy/aspirin• Souvenirs – regional/US-unique
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Other Tips• Work hard, play hard• Get out of the city!– Really get to know your transit system– Travel a lot
• Use Japanese• Internet!
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Thank you!ありがとう!