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Life as a City JET. Urban Life Workshop. City JET. Introduction / 紹介. City JET. City Features Ekimae / 駅前. City JET. City Features Shotengai / 商店街. City JET. City Features Trains, trains, trains / 電車、電車、電車. City JET. The Upside Lots of JETs /foreigners English everywhere
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Life as a City JET Urban Life Workshop
City JET Introduction / 紹介
City JET City Features • Ekimae / 駅前
City JET City Features • Shotengai / 商店街
City JET City Features • Trains, trains, trains / 電車、電車、電車
City JET The Upside • Lots of JETs/foreigners • English everywhere • Variety • Easy escape
City JET The Downside • Lots of JETs/foreigners • English everywhere • Expensive • Crowded
City JET My 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 JET Urban Schools • Larger; larger class size • Progressive teachers • Busier / More activities
City JET Home Sweet Home • Apartment may be small • Counters are low • Tatami / 畳 • Deep bathtub ♡
City JET DON’T Bring • Too many clothes • Too many school supplies • Electronics / Power adaptors What to Bring • Work clothes / supplies • Favorite personal items • Underwear • Deodorant • Toothpaste? • Shoes • Medicine, esp. allergy/aspirin • Souvenirs – regional/US-unique
City JET Other Tips • Work hard, play hard • Get out of the city! • Really get to know your transit system • Travel a lot • Use Japanese • Internet!
City JET Thank you! ありがとう!