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！