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Posted on January 7, 2014 2 Comments
The biggest decision I made in 2013 was moving from Japan back to Chicago. Although I’m looking forward to establishing a career in America, I miss my Japanese friends and my daily life there. Thankfully, I have hundreds of photos to remind me of the gentleness, beauty and challenges of life in Japan. Below are […]
Posted on November 12, 2013 3 Comments
This is the first in a series of posts about life in Japan and life as a member of the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). Please write any questions you would like me to address in the comments section below. If accepted into the JET Program, your Contracting Organization (CO) or Board of Education (BOE) […]
Posted on November 9, 2013 Leave a Comment
I recently presented at an information session for aspiring teachers and translators who are interested in working in Japan through the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program (JET). In addition to gushing about my Japan experience, I received a number of thoughtful questions from prospective applicants. Sometimes, I forget that Japan can seem so mysterious for […]
Posted on October 1, 2013 4 Comments
It’s hard to believe that three years ago I came to Japan. The time has passed so quickly, and I feel like a different person in so many ways. In July 2010, I boarded a plane from Chicago to arrive in Tokyo and begin a new adventure teaching English in Japan. Excited but also extremely […]
Posted on August 31, 2013 3 Comments
I feel sad that I haven’t had time to write as much as I would liked to this year. My job keeps me quite busy everyday, and when I’m not working, I am trying to explore Ehime (and Japan) as much as possible. Thanks to the help of my gracious students, I recently had the […]
Sheila Burt 