7 Essential Tips on How to Be a Great ALT – JET Program 1. Be Super Chill and Go with the Flow This is the key to being happy at your workplace. There will be many times where you won’t know what’s going on. There will also be times where you’ll be asked to do a … Read more
Congratulations! You made it past the first round! Honestly, completing the application and essay is by far the hardest part. However, the interview can be pretty nerve-racking. Here are 5 tips to ace that interview as well as some questions that my friends and I were asked. 1. Be Yourself…Your Confident, Fun Self I’m not … Read more
In addition to the amazing food, wonderful culture, and helpful people, onsen, or hot spring baths, are another reason why Japan is so awesome. Japanese onsen etiquette is pretty straightforward once you know the basic rules. Don’t let this intimidate you. If you are in Japan, you should definitely try soaking in an onsen. The … Read more
I love Japanese onsen. Soaking in a hot, natural bath takes away all of my stress and fills me with peace and relaxation. However, I have also had some traumatizing experiences. Here is one of them. Welcome to… My Japanese Onsen Experience…or should I say Nightmare? Run away while you still can. I remember it … Read more
If you want to get accepted into the JET program, you’ve come to the right place. I was accepted into the program as an ALT (assistant language teacher) a few years ago and loved every minute of it. However, this didn’t come easily. If awards were given out to JET applicants, I would definitely win the “Most … Read more