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@MiSheVlogs Күн бұрын
Hi planning to join this upcoming JET. Are you still teaching now?😊 new subscriber here
@alexccen 7 сағат бұрын
@@MiSheVlogs hi! Yay! That's so exciting 🤸🏽♀️ I hope you get a great placement ✨ Yes, I'm still teaching - but now with a private company! And thanks for the sub!!!!🧡
@Sannahhh 6 күн бұрын
how tall are you ?? 💗💗
@alexccen 6 күн бұрын
@@Sannahhh I'm 176cm 🤸🏽♀️
@MauricioVuvu-g1l 6 күн бұрын
I love your vlogs!!!
@alexccen 6 күн бұрын
@@MauricioVuvu-g1l thank you! ❤️
@kirsten5440 13 күн бұрын
This was incredibly helpful, thank you!!
@alexccen 11 күн бұрын
I'm so glad omgee! You're welcome 🌻✨
@theshadysunshine 14 күн бұрын
Hey Alex! Thanks for posting. What’s it like to live in Chiba? Japan seems a bit lonely? Also noticed you have a tattoo on your finger. How do you deal with that when teaching? Thanks!🌻
@alexccen 11 күн бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the questions! I'm really enjoying Chiba so far 😄 It's close enough to Tokyo to enjoy a weekend there, but not as crowded (plus Disneyland is a few minutes from me haha!). Japan can be lonely, yes. I experience it most when the weather starts getting colder. I think it's so important to have a good support system back home and work hard to build a community once you get to Japan! My finger tattoo is small enough to go unnoticed in classes (so far 🤭). If it's ever a problem, I can just cover it with a bandaid!
@theshadysunshine 11 күн бұрын
@@alexccen thanks for responding. I lived in China before and I know how lonely being away from home can get. And yes, building a community is very important. Hopefully we’ll get to meet one day. I’m hoping to move to Chiba next year 🌻
@nicolea4629 17 күн бұрын
Hi! what region or prefecture would you recommend?
@alexccen 11 күн бұрын
Hi! Sorry for my late reply 😭 It really depends on your interests. So if for example, you're an active person with a lot of hobbies and a big social circle - Tokyo, Osaka, Sapporo, and Kagoshima (or any major city) would be a good bet. I'd recommend finding some pictures/videos of different prefectures and seeing if they spark anything in your mind!
@maestra9607 20 күн бұрын
Does the salary enough to pay bills and have still extra to save for rainy days?
@alexccen 11 күн бұрын
Hello! For me, yes. The exchange rate to South African Rand is quite favorable right now. I know some American friends who are not too happy right now :( But relatively, in Japan, you can live well off the JET salary!
@pwjayson 25 күн бұрын
Japan always seems hot all year round lol Lovely video btw! ❤
@alexccen 24 күн бұрын
@@pwjayson thanks! And I'm happy to report after the equinox on Monday, it's finally started cooling down 🍁😭
@Misqado 27 күн бұрын
Heey Gurl! new subbie here :) Loving the content! I'm planning to apply to teach English in Japan sometime next year so your videos are super helpful. Im watching all your videos!! Would it be possible to upload the videos in a higher quality pweeeease? Would love to see your channel blow up and think this would help as I love your presence! Hope you're enjoying your time and can't wait to see more x
@alexccen 25 күн бұрын
@@Misqado hello hello hello 🌸 I'm so glad you're enjoying and gaining insight from my videos! 😭 I hope you get the job that suits you best 🥰 I would love to level up my videos but I'm recording on my phone right now (saving up for a camera 🥲🥺) and that's why they're so low Q. But hopefully soon! Thanks for the sub and good luck on your endeavors ✨️🤸🏽♀️
@marcomanibale9225 27 күн бұрын
I aspire to be an ALT🥹 can you share tips how to make statement of purpose? Arigathanks! 🥹
@ingridvincent1537 29 күн бұрын
I really enjoyed watching,from the start to end. 🎉❤ ❤❤❤
@alexccen 29 күн бұрын
@@ingridvincent1537 I appreciate it aunty Inky! Thank you 🥺❤️
@mary27578 Ай бұрын
Missed this short, lovely flowers and song 😁
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@mary27578 thank you! ❤️
@mary27578 Ай бұрын
When does it start cooling down in Japan?
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@mary27578 from next week 😭 I've been sweating consistently since June 😭😭😭
@thina5348 Ай бұрын
Hi Alex! I would like to know more about the accommodation and apartment size in the program. Do you think the apartment is big enough to do yoga/meditation? Also, how did you keep fit during the JET program? Another question I have is about the fellow ALTs. How many ALTs are there in each school? Were your coworkers ALTs or were they all Japanese? thank you! I am thinking of applying now for 2025.
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@thina5348 Hey Thina! Thanks for these great questions and good luck preparing for your application 🤸🏽♀️🤍 Unfortunately (as with any JET questions) my answer is going to be specific to my experience only. Because I was in a rural town, I had a big apartment! Three bedrooms, kitchen, and living/dining area (more than enough space for exercise 😄). But it differs from location to location. If you're in a city, you're more likely to get a small space :( I stayed fit by walking in the afternoons and doing home workouts (no gym in my little town). Again, every situation is different 😭 usually all schools only have 1 ALT but you might be in a big district where there are up to 5 ALTs in one office. It all just depends on your area. All my coworkers were Japanese! I hope these answers helped and I'm sorry I couldn't be more specific! That's just how this program is. Let me know if you have any other questions 🌸
@thina5348 28 күн бұрын
@@alexccen thank you so much! May I know what you think about jet as from a career perspective ? Do you think it added to your resume and in what way did it ?
@heartpearl2364 Ай бұрын
hi! i was just wondering-on your jet application, did you choose rural, urban, or any? :)
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@heartpearl2364 hi! Oof it's been so long now but I thiiiink I chose rural/any. For my 3 location options I had Wakayama, Kyoto, and Hokkaido!
@heartpearl2364 Ай бұрын
@@alexccen OHH i see! thank you so much :) and thank you for all your videos as well, theyre very insightful
@yogaforeverybodywiththeord9936 Ай бұрын
What are you going to do for work now?
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@yogaforeverybodywiththeord9936 I've moved closer to Tokyo and I'm working at an Eikaiwa now!
@zuleikadesouza366 Ай бұрын
Thank you for this insightful video 🫶🏼
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@zuleikadesouza366 aw thank you for your comment! I'm really happy that it was helpful 🥰
@mary27578 Ай бұрын
Love the hair! Came out out looking like you went to the salon!
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@mary27578 what a compliment! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️
@mary27578 Ай бұрын
Loved how the video started with the music, fireworks and beach! Did you get a drone?
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@mary27578 thank you so much! I worked really hard to nail the vibe with the right song - so I'm particularly proud of that 🤭 And no drone yet 😭🤣 the lovely Japanese woman who hosted us for the barbecue had some drone connections!
@pwjayson Ай бұрын
Another great vlog! And love the new hair colour!
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@pwjayson thank you! I appreciate it 🤍✨️ I'm excited to try some new colours as the seasons change 🍁🍂🤭 I hope you're well!
@ToykoRens-df3uz Ай бұрын
Tattoos are a sign of low morals, says my Japanese boss.
@ToykoRens-df3uz Ай бұрын
25 minutes complaining about the heat. Boring.
@ingridvincent1537 Ай бұрын
I love the new hair color!
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@ingridvincent1537 thank you! So do I 🤭🤸🏽♀️❤️
@onlychimerically Ай бұрын
angel, where can you get a blow out in tokyo?! like a headspa, conditioner, blow dry and flat iron? i have biracial hair, and i haven't found a place yet. pls help!
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@onlychimerically hey there! I'm so sorry but I can't help you 😭😭😭 I do my hair myself and I haven't had the chance to explore salons. But Facebook is extremely helpful with reviews and the "Black women in Japan" Facebook group can also be really useful! I hope this helps 🥺🤍
@nomfundozondi839 Ай бұрын
That spider is a paid actor!! The comedic genius that is you🥺🤌🏾🤞🏾 I love this so much Alex. Such warm and loving energy on this vlog😭❤️
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@nomfundozondi839 thank you my friend omgee 😭😭😭 I appreciate your support and your kind words ALWAYS 🥺❤️ I'm glad this was a treat 🍒✨️
@MauricioVuvu-g1l Ай бұрын
you are amazing!
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@MauricioVuvu-g1l thank you my love 😭❤️
@worm5192 Ай бұрын
you're a really big inspiration for me! keep it up :)
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@worm5192 oh my goodness, what a sweet message 🥺😭✨️🤍 thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my content and good luck with your future endeavors 🤸🏽♀️
@infinitedemisefm Ай бұрын
Can I teach English without a degree and just with a TEFL certificate?
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@infinitedemisefm unfortunately not with the JET programme, but there are other companies who hire teachers with TEFL only. I'm sorry I don't have much information on those though!
@infinitedemisefm Ай бұрын
@@alexccen it’s all good, knowing that other companies still hire with just a TEFL certificate is helpful enough, thank you!
@kendrawilkinson5624 Ай бұрын
What are you doing now? 🌸
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@kendrawilkinson5624 Hi! I'm working at an Eikaiwa in the Kanto area now ☺️
@kendrawilkinson5624 Ай бұрын
@@alexccenNice, thanks for the reply! I’m a South African who just started with JET in Miyazaki but I’m curious to see what people do after JET. I’d love to be in the Kanto area someday.
@ingridvincent1537 Ай бұрын
🤍
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@ingridvincent1537 ❤️❤️❤️
@johnnydoe3603 Ай бұрын
It looks beautiful with Snow. I love gloomy days without Sun, then again, i am an Introvert. 😂
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@johnnydoe3603 haha 🤭 I also enjoy gloomy days here and there, but that was way too much 😭
@johnnydoe3603 Ай бұрын
350 Subscriber Watching from the Coastal City of Visakhapatnam, India. 😊
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@johnnydoe3603 I just noticed - thanks for pointing it out 🤸🏽♀️ and welcome! I'm happy to have viewers from all over 🌻 I hope you're having a good summer!
@johnnydoe3603 Ай бұрын
@@alexccenWe have a Monsoon Season here in India. It rains and it gets cool, but it gets really hot during breaks in the Monsoons. 😅
@MathysLaaraba Ай бұрын
hello from France! were you in japan during golden week? and if so, how did you feel about it in terms of crowds/tourists? great video in any case, well done!
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@MathysLaaraba hello! Yes I was, and it was sooooo crowded 😭 especially Tokyo and the Kanto region in general. I think any vacation time in Japan will be crowded so if you're planning to visit, just be prepared for big crowds 😵💫
@binteadam_1 Ай бұрын
Who did you work for, name of company?
@alexccen Ай бұрын
@@binteadam_1 the JET programme
@lesegomaqubela2721 2 ай бұрын
Hey thanks for sharing your experience, I love your videos! Could you share more about how you make the transition to your current job and how you bagged it? I'm also an ALT here
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@lesegomaqubela2721 you're welcome! I'd be happy to talk about that - I'll try to have that video out soon 🤸🏽♀️ I hope you're enjoying your ALT time ✨️
@lesegomaqubela2721 2 ай бұрын
@alexandracloete thanks, I am. However, I also think it's not challenging enough. 🫤
@animal-lover-- 2 ай бұрын
i would do it but it seems that you need a college degree
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@animal-lover-- yes you do, it's one of the stricter parts of the application unfortunately 🥲
@estelleo703 2 ай бұрын
I am from the Uk and the snow is not as bad but even I would struggle with that much snow and cold weather.
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@estelleo703 thank you for saying that 🥺 I feel validated!
@nomfundozondi839 2 ай бұрын
Your hair looks great!! Love this video ❤️🤸🏾♀️
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@nomfundozondi839 auw 😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺 thank you my friend!!!
@mary27578 2 ай бұрын
You wouldn’t survive in Miami 😂
@candicemannette9589 2 ай бұрын
Have you been to Japan?? The humidity and heat is no joke there during the summer.
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@mary27578 I trust you 🤣🤣🤣
@urmomzsz 2 ай бұрын
@@candicemannette9589 it’s insanely hot and humid in miami all year round loll
@mary27578 2 ай бұрын
@@candicemannette9589no not yet but Miami is humid pretty much all year round 😂
@Oscar-dz9qk 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing ❤
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@Oscar-dz9qk you're so welcome!
@MissAllSunday1 2 ай бұрын
Hi! I've been scrounging KZbin to find current jets, as I'm interested in applying for the program next month, & I have enjoyed watching your experience. I was wondering if you're currently taking requests or if you have a patreon to possibly review my SOP? Totally okay if not, but if you have any additional tips for the application process, I would love to hear about it. Thank you!
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@MissAllSunday1 first of all, thank you for watching! I'm glad you're enjoying the content 🤍🤸🏽♀️ I'd be happy to look over your SoP! Obviously I can guarantee anything but I'll give you my best advice 🤭 I don't have patreon yet but you can shoot me an email on [email protected] 🌱
@MissAllSunday1 2 ай бұрын
@@alexccen thank you very much!!!
@jaylaheard7709 2 ай бұрын
@@alexccenI’m applying this September too, is it okay to email you too?
@nathanafi 2 ай бұрын
First off, thanks for making such a positive and honest video. I've been slightly turned off/worried lately by the number of "Don't teach English in japan" (ftr, often referring to companies such as NOVA and GABA and other "black companies") videos that are showing up in my algorhythm as I genuinely want to feel excited about the decision to teach in japan! So thank you. I have a couple questions :) 1. When you said on average, you teach 2 to 3 classes per day and then there's a lot of downtime. Do you get paid for the down time, or do you only get paid for the classes taught? (sorry... I'm pretty sure it's salary but I'm actually just at the beginning of my JET research because I just got my degree so this option just opened up for me!) 2. My biggest concern about the JET program is that they decide where to put you... I heard you can ask to be placed in certain areas and try to be as passionate about why you want that to influence their decision but it doesn't always play out that way.... Did you want to teach in Hokkaido specifically and ask for it? Or was that where you were placed and you just made the best of it and made it home? 3. Do you teach in many different schools all over Hokkaido or are you generally placed within just one?
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@nathanafi hey! Thanks for your thoughtful response and I'm glad you enjoyed the video. There's definitely a LOT of negative chatter about teaching in Japan (justly so, some of these companies are insane!!!) so I'm glad I could bring a different perspective. And congratulations on graduating! It's only up from here 🎊 ✨ 1. You get paid a set salary every month, regardless of classes taught! One of the best things about the programme 🥺 2. Yeah, location is a bit of a doozy. From what I've heard, if you choose Hokkaido, you're gonna get Hokkaido 🤣 I chose it as one of my options because I wanted to see more of rural Japan. It all depends on where they have openings honestly. But your statement of purpose and interview do weigh heavily, so make sure to speak about why you want a specific location. You might just get lucky! 🤸🏽♀️ 3. I had two high schools that I alternated between daily. Unfortunately, you only hear about your schools shortly before leaving for Japan but this type of teaching seems to be pretty common (2 schools) especially in the inaka. Most importantly, come with an open mind and always remember your why 🌱 Good luck on preparing and applying and feel free to ask my anything else! I'm happy to help ✨️
@nathanafi 19 күн бұрын
@@alexccen Thanks so much for your super kind and thoughtful reply! 😊 Sorry for the slow response... I could've sworn I replied to this.
@Justcetriyaart 2 ай бұрын
visited hokkaido and had a great time, but had that 'turn away' expereince from outer osaka and tokyo.
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@Justcetriyaart ah I'm sorry about that! I'm hoping that with more exposure to tourists it'll eventually fade away completely 🥺
@OnepiercingtoomanyToomany 2 ай бұрын
I came across your channel today, l love your content❤. I am a bit apprehensive to work for an Eikaiwa, apparently they don't have a good reputation. However it looks like you are having fun which makes me second guess what I have heard so far.
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@OnepiercingtoomanyToomany Thank you so much (and love your username by the way! You can never have too many piercings or tattoos 🤭). I'm happy you enjoy my videos ❤️ I understand you completely. And honestly, eikaiwas are very hit or miss. I was also extremely cautious because I heard many horror stories about how bad they were. And many of them are really that bad! Mine isn't perfect by any means but I make the best of it. I think all you can is research, research, research, and do your best with what situation you're given ✨️
@abia7762 2 ай бұрын
Summer in Japan seems to match summers in far north Queensland (Aus), the humidity feels like you're lowkey swimming through the air 😭Oh and hope everything goes well with your JLPT results!!
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@abia7762 ugh it's exactly like that! Someone once equated the humidity to taking a hot shower and then putting on hot, wet clothes 🤢 stay cool! And thanks so much! I'll be getting results soon and going for N4 in December 😤
@hopesands2381 2 ай бұрын
30:47 with no explanation hahahah I love it
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@hopesands2381 🤭🤭🤭
@AroosaArthur 2 ай бұрын
Hey, how r u? I'm planning to apply for the post of assistant language teacher. Can you tell what type of questions will be asked in the interview?
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@AroosaArthur hello! I'm good thanks ✨️ I hope you are too. Thanks for the question! Unfortunately I can't answer that as they change the questions every year and with every applicant. Just be prepared to answer why you want to join the program, why you're choosing Japan, and why you'd be a good fit for JET.
@nokulungadlomo1205 2 ай бұрын
Hi, I have to ask do you pay for your own accommodations, insurance, flight to there or do they help atleast. 😅
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@nokulungadlomo1205 hello! JET covers your first flight to Japan and gives you a flight home at the end of your contract. Everything else (tax, insurance, rent, utilities) comes out of your paycheck. Hope this helped!
@mary27578 2 ай бұрын
First I’m so sorry about losing your sister. I can’t imagine not having one of my sisters around. For your tooth extraction, i feel you, i had 4 of my wisdom teeth pulled out at the same time and i looked like Alvin 😂
@alexccen 2 ай бұрын
@@mary27578 thank you for your kind words 😭❤️ I've found a fellow puffy face tooth survivor 🤣 it's actually pretty adorable when I see it in others!