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
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 ♡
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!