🌸 My Experience Teaching in Japan 🌸 JET Programme

In this video I talk about my experience teaching in Japan. Since I was 10 years old I knew that I wanted to visit Japan, and after graduating from University I made this dream come true.
I stayed in Japan for 2 years and my life completely changed. Travelling is so important for your own inner evolution.
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[@DadCanJapan]

I was on the JET Programme too ('89-'91), placed in Kyoto. When I was there, Kyoto prefecture was known as the worst prefecture to be placed in because of the bureaucracy. Everyone wanted to go to Kyoto, so they felt that they didn't have to do anything 'special' for the AETs. One third of the AETs ended up leaving mid-year. I would wake up and find another AET had left in the middle of the night. Although I love Kyoto, I wish I had been placed in another prefecture at the beginning.

[@le_th_]

I'm hoping to find that you've done a sequel to this video about the culture shock because, although interesting, this is just not enough information about the culture shock. I appreciate your empathy for your colleagues. That tells a lot about your character by the simple fact that you felt for what they were experiencing.

[@israarose]

Thank you for watching, and for your comment. Here is the link to the culture shock video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXPQqYqGpLKAjJosi=cp78EmdkF-THTeqY I can make another video soon if it isn't enough information, and if you have any questions.

[@tatiana_bn]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience Israa! I would to hear about your culture shock, yes. I too hope to learn a lot about teaching to help my students in my home country, if I am successful for the program

[@israarose]

Thank you so much Irie for watching! Wishing you all the best in teaching your students!

[@nordicpink]

You are so beautiful in this fantastical Ancient Greek way.

[@israarose]

@@nordicpink thank you so much! 🥺 I appreciate that!

[@le_th_]

If you have ever seen the old Star Trek series called Next Generation. There is an actress who plays a character named Deana Troi. I think her name is Marina Sirtis? Anyway, in the show she wear much heavier makeup and thicker eye liner, and also has a very thick hair piece she wear, but something about this young woman reminds me of this character, even though she is much, much thinner. There is something about the way she talks. It's feminine, and there is a Grecian quality about it.

[@Tshanduko]

Hi there Did you put all your documents in one envelope or separate envelope? And also did you use Blue or black ink when filling the application form ? Your response will be appreciated

[@israarose]

@@Tshanduko I placed all the documents in 1 envelope and I used black ink.

[@Flafex]

amazing experience, nice video.

[@israarose]

Thank you for watching!!

[@cindytakyi8222]

Thank you for sharing your experience! 😊 may I ask did you go straight into the JET program after university or had you worked some time in Canada? And did you have teaching experience/qualifications before going to Japan, thanks 🙏🏾 😊

[@israarose]

I did go straight to the JET programme after University. Prior to Japan I had been to China for 3 weeks to teach English. I think what is important is to show them that you're willing to learn the language, learn about the culture, and have a genuine interest in Japan other than in anime. During the interview I did an example lesson in English and I had practiced this before the interview. I didn't have any English teaching qualifications.

[@leem2990]

I loved your video. Does one have to speak Japanese to thrive during these programs?

[@israarose]

You don't need to know Japanese, BUT it does help with immersing yourself in the culture and developing connections with students, teachers, and to connect to Japanese people overall. I lived in the countryside so I found it was important for me to know some basic Japanese so I could get by.

[@Flafex]

you should do a second part about the cultural shock

[@israarose]

Thank you, I will for sure!

[@anamei9]

What years were you living in Iwakuni?

[@israarose]

From 2014 to 2016.

[@kingd93]

I use to live in Iwakunu as a kid. Did they still have the mexican resteraunt La casitas?

[@israarose]

@@kingd93 oh really! I don't remember seeing the restaurant. It might still be there.

[@kingd93]

@@israarose i could tell you stories all day about iwakuni. I would love to chat with you thru email if possible

[@israarose]

@@kingd93 yes feel free to connect. [e-mail]

[@nichotrees]

Second part for sure!!

[@israarose]

Thank you for watching Nicho!

[@gamebred6995]

Thank u so muck israa 💚 where u ff btwm

[@israarose]

You're very welcome! I'm from Canada.

[@gamebred6995]

@@israarose nice to meet you !! You got an IG?!! I'm planning on maybe applying to JET program next year hopefully

[@israarose]

@@gamebred6995 Sorry I had missed this. Yes, my instagram is israarose88 Let me know if you have any questions. I'm Lebanese Canadian.

[@thecrazyToolfan]

Make the other video about culture shock

[@israarose]

Here is the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXPQqYqGpLKAjJo

[@swisdom9117]

6:35 are you an INFJ by any chance?

[@israarose]

I had never done the test before. I just did the test. I'm ENFJ- A. INFJ also sounds right for me.