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@@nondumisokheswa7977 Hi! I'm actually planning on starting a little garden in my backyard ✨️ I didn't want to start it because I wasn't sure how long I'd be living in this specific apartment!

@@mikaylasvloglist3314 aaaah thank you 😭🥺🤍

@@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!!!!🧡

If you do get a JET slot, try to learn as much Japanese as you can BEFORE you arrive to Japan. Your everyday life will depend on how well you can understand Japanese whether you're shopping, visiting doctors, extending visas, paying tax, or evacuation drills. I've met many foreigners who arrived in JET and now work in IT, Finance, export/import, etc. The reason why they can do that is because they're fluent in Japanese.

@@Sannahhh I'm 176cm 🤸🏽‍♀️

@@MauricioVuvu-g1l thank you! ❤️

I'm so glad omgee! You're welcome 🌻✨

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!

@@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 🌻

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!

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 thanks! And I'm happy to report after the equinox on Monday, it's finally started cooling down 🍁😭

@@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 ✨️🤸🏽‍♀️

@@ingridvincent1537 I appreciate it aunty Inky! Thank you 🥺❤️

@@mary27578 thank you! ❤️

@@mary27578 from next week 😭 I've been sweating consistently since June 😭😭😭

@@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 🌸

@@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 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!

@@alexccen OHH i see! thank you so much :) and thank you for all your videos as well, theyre very insightful

@@yogaforeverybodywiththeord9936 I've moved closer to Tokyo and I'm working at an Eikaiwa now!

@@zuleikadesouza366 aw thank you for your comment! I'm really happy that it was helpful 🥰

@@mary27578 what a compliment! Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

@@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 thank you! I appreciate it 🤍✨️ I'm excited to try some new colours as the seasons change 🍁🍂🤭 I hope you're well!

@@ingridvincent1537 thank you! So do I 🤭🤸🏽‍♀️❤️

@@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 thank you my friend omgee 😭😭😭 I appreciate your support and your kind words ALWAYS 🥺❤️ I'm glad this was a treat 🍒✨️

@@MauricioVuvu-g1l thank you my love 😭❤️

@@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 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!

@@alexccen it’s all good, knowing that other companies still hire with just a TEFL certificate is helpful enough, thank you!

@@kendrawilkinson5624 Hi! I'm working at an Eikaiwa in the Kanto area now ☺️

⁠@@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 ❤️❤️❤️

@@johnnydoe3603 haha 🤭 I also enjoy gloomy days here and there, but that was way too much 😭

@@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!

@@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 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 the JET programme

@@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 ✨️

@alexandracloete thanks, I am. However, I also think it's not challenging enough. 🫤

@@animal-lover-- yes you do, it's one of the stricter parts of the application unfortunately 🥲

@@estelleo703 thank you for saying that 🥺 I feel validated!

@@nomfundozondi839 auw 😭😭😭🥺🥺🥺 thank you my friend!!!

Have you been to Japan?? The humidity and heat is no joke there during the summer.

@@mary27578 I trust you 🤣🤣🤣

@@candicemannette9589 it’s insanely hot and humid in miami all year round loll

@@candicemannette9589no not yet but Miami is humid pretty much all year round 😂

@@Oscar-dz9qk you're so welcome!

@@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 alexccloete97@gmail.com 🌱

@@alexccen thank you very much!!!

@@alexccenI’m applying this September too, is it okay to email you too?

@@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 ✨️

@@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 ah I'm sorry about that! I'm hoping that with more exposure to tourists it'll eventually fade away completely 🥺

@@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 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 🤭🤭🤭