Yeah, finding a bike would’ve been one more thing to worry about before arriving, so it was nice to have that taken care of. Also, thank you! I’m really pleased with what I’ve been able to do with the apartment.
Yeah, I was surprised when I first found out the apartment I'd be living in. It's a little smaller in person than it feels in the video, but it's still much bigger than what I was anticipating!
If you don't mind me asking, what major did you go for in college? I'm an Asian Studies major and I'm wondering if I should double minor in Game Development and Japanese or that's a bad idea...thank you for any knowledge! I loved seeing your apartment, seems like an amazing price compared what I get in Georgia lol
Thank you! I'm glad you liked my apartment tour. Yeah, I'm also happy because I'm not paying the full price for my apartment. I also majored in Asian Languages and Literatures with a focus in Japanese! But that's not at all necessary for getting into the JET program as an ALT. There are plenty of people in JET with unrelated backgrounds (I know someone who majored in Computer Science before coming to Japan, and also someone who was a nurse before joining the JET program). I think people should study what makes them happy and the things they're interested in perusing in the future while they're in school, whether that's Japanese or Game Development or both! The JET program is only a maximum of 5 years, and most people don't stay that long, so consider that you won't be in the JET program forever. If you want to double minor and think that's feasible with your class schedule and workload, then go for it! If not, there's no need to stress trying to get a specific minor on your transcripts if you're not interested in it :)
@@internetsydney oh yeah, I should of said I'm interested lol! But thank you for all of this, I'm still not sure how I feel about teaching students as I don't exactly see myself as the teaching type. But hopefully I'll figure it out in due time. Thank ya again!
My son is starting the program? How much out of your pocket If you don’t mind telling is for utilities and rent. Also where did you purchase your couch bed and other furniture and do they deliver it? Thanks so much
Congratulations to your son for getting accepted into the program. Things like the amount he’ll have to pay, whether or not he’ll have to find his own apartment, and whether there will be furniture at the apartment or not all depend on his placement. In my case, the apartment is leased by my contracting organization, and my rent is subsidized. I pay ¥28000 a month for rent, and utilities cost me up to another ¥20000, assuming all my bills are high that month. I had no successor (I was the first ALT in this position), so I bought almost all of the furniture when I moved in. However, my contracting organization did provide a futon, a fridge, a washing machine, and a microwave oven, so the apartment was livable from day one. Most people will “inherit” their apartment from their predecessor and will likely have furniture, as well as other household goods, which that person left behind. However some placements (namely Tokyo) require their JETs to find their own apartments, though they will help with the search.
I love how they provided you with a bike, that's so helpful! Also, really love your apartment! It's very spacious and homey! 😁
Yeah, finding a bike would’ve been one more thing to worry about before arriving, so it was nice to have that taken care of. Also, thank you! I’m really pleased with what I’ve been able to do with the apartment.
Wow your apartment's huge! Really enjoy watching apartment tours too when I found out I've been upgraded in JET too!
Yeah, I was surprised when I first found out the apartment I'd be living in. It's a little smaller in person than it feels in the video, but it's still much bigger than what I was anticipating!
One of the best of these kinds of tours I've seen in a while!
Thank you! I'm glad you like it.
That's pretty awesome! Thank you for this information! I hope i can be accepted into the JET program next year in 2023!
Thank you! I hope you made it.
What an amazing space! great tour :)
Thank you! I'm really happy with my apartment.
Thanks for sharing Ms. Sydney..
Thanks for watching! :D
Your apartment is so nice!!!
Thank you! I'm glad you like it.
Very nice.
Thank you! I’m glad you liked it.
Man that’s a nice spot, I’m not jealous at all.
I didn't pick my apartment, so it was the luck of the draw, but I think I lucked out!
If you don't mind me asking, what major did you go for in college? I'm an Asian Studies major and I'm wondering if I should double minor in Game Development and Japanese or that's a bad idea...thank you for any knowledge! I loved seeing your apartment, seems like an amazing price compared what I get in Georgia lol
Thank you! I'm glad you liked my apartment tour. Yeah, I'm also happy because I'm not paying the full price for my apartment.
I also majored in Asian Languages and Literatures with a focus in Japanese! But that's not at all necessary for getting into the JET program as an ALT. There are plenty of people in JET with unrelated backgrounds (I know someone who majored in Computer Science before coming to Japan, and also someone who was a nurse before joining the JET program).
I think people should study what makes them happy and the things they're interested in perusing in the future while they're in school, whether that's Japanese or Game Development or both! The JET program is only a maximum of 5 years, and most people don't stay that long, so consider that you won't be in the JET program forever. If you want to double minor and think that's feasible with your class schedule and workload, then go for it! If not, there's no need to stress trying to get a specific minor on your transcripts if you're not interested in it :)
@@internetsydney oh yeah, I should of said I'm interested lol! But thank you for all of this, I'm still not sure how I feel about teaching students as I don't exactly see myself as the teaching type. But hopefully I'll figure it out in due time. Thank ya again!
My son is starting the program? How much out of your pocket
If you don’t mind telling is for utilities and rent. Also where did you purchase your couch bed and other furniture and do they deliver it? Thanks so much
Congratulations to your son for getting accepted into the program. Things like the amount he’ll have to pay, whether or not he’ll have to find his own apartment, and whether there will be furniture at the apartment or not all depend on his placement.
In my case, the apartment is leased by my contracting organization, and my rent is subsidized. I pay ¥28000 a month for rent, and utilities cost me up to another ¥20000, assuming all my bills are high that month.
I had no successor (I was the first ALT in this position), so I bought almost all of the furniture when I moved in. However, my contracting organization did provide a futon, a fridge, a washing machine, and a microwave oven, so the apartment was livable from day one. Most people will “inherit” their apartment from their predecessor and will likely have furniture, as well as other household goods, which that person left behind. However some placements (namely Tokyo) require their JETs to find their own apartments, though they will help with the search.
Cute!
Thank you! I'm really happy with my apartment.
your voice is so soothing! in which country are you from?
Thank you :D I'm from the US!
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Thanks for the comment! I hope you liked the video :)
@@internetsydney I was just wondering whether you feel alone there...
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@@preetamrawat3009 Nope! I see my friends multiple times a week, and I'm with energetic students all day, so I don't feel lonely :)