ADVICE

Nov 6, 20201 min

Japan Checklist Example (Kagoshima City doc for incoming JETs)

If you are not as lucky as the bigger city BoEs or are the only ALT in your area and have no idea where to start for preparations. Please...

Apr 1, 20193 min

Survival Guide for Tokyo Orientation

WARNING! The next 3 nights and 2 days will be jam packed and very intense. Don't worry or stress yourself over this time period it might...

Feb 27, 20193 min

Best Japanese Sim Card Plan for Long Term Stayers or JETs

So this is the best one I found that was easy to set up and had the cheapest plan for my requirements as a JET. Most of the really good...

Jan 8, 20193 min

Preparing and Planning (Getting Ready for Japan)

The countdown begins... you will have 1-4 months left till departure depending on if you were shortlisted or a reserve. In this time you...

Nov 19, 20183 min

Shortlisted or Reserved ... Results

IF you were shortlisted CONGRATULATIONS and IF you were chosen as a reserve WELL DONE! Because you are in but just waiting on a place to...

Jun 5, 20183 min

What To Expect In A JET Interview!

If you are reading this post you have made it through the first stage of the application process and have been notified for a interview...

May 23, 20184 min

Step By Step Guide (Applying To The Jet Programme) ALT

So you're interested in applying for the Jet Programme. Nice. The process is long and tedious but worth it depending on what you want to...

Apr 21, 20182 min

Where Oh Where Should I (You) Go??

Deciding on where you want to go and when... That's not for me to decide for you but I can share with you my experience when I travelled...

Mar 28, 20183 min

Planning for a Trip?! *Tips and Tricks*

How I managed to plan and book the best trip in a fixed budget for TWO. Deciding when to go can itself be a daunting task...sorting leave...