今週の漢字: 始(める/まる)
Beginning:
It is truly the beginning—a bright start of many things. As college life ends, life in the “real world” begins. I’ll soon be traveling to Japan as a participant of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, where I’ll be an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) of English. It seems that there will be more acronyms than I have ever faced as I continue to venture into this territory of life. I suppose it’s less than if I pursued psychology.
I will be leaving from New York City on July 28, 2007 and attending the program orientation with group A. The departures are arranged in three groups: A, B, and C. Each departure point is placed in either group A or B. Group A arrives first at the end of July and completes orientation by August 1, whereas group B arrives and completes orientation the following week. Group C is designated for alternates (wait-listed) who are upgraded past the deadline that would have allowed the upgraded participant to arrive with the originally intended group. If you are lost, I don’t blame you. If you get into the program, all that matters is to know which group you depart with.
I still do not know where I am placed, but will post it up when I find out. If you are one of those people who ask me every time I see you, I will let you know as soon as I find out. For the remaining weeks leading up to my departure, I will be writing more about the application process. I am hoping to continue with my Japanese studies and build up on what I have learned this year in my UM Japanese classes that were taught by the fabulous Mari-先生. I also want to learn more Chinese. Maybe this is too ambitious, but I am going to give it a try anyway. So what if my mind is already thinking in English, French, Chinese, and Japanese??
The purpose of this blog is to serve as a journal of my experiences as a JET. As much as this is for my family and friends, I intend for this blog to be a valuable source for people who are interested in applying to the JET Program. I plan on updating every week either on Friday or Saturday. Everyone feel free to comment even if you do not have a blogger username. =)
Stay tuned next week for thoughts on graduation and specifics on what drew me to the JET Program!
It is truly the beginning—a bright start of many things. As college life ends, life in the “real world” begins. I’ll soon be traveling to Japan as a participant of the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, where I’ll be an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) of English. It seems that there will be more acronyms than I have ever faced as I continue to venture into this territory of life. I suppose it’s less than if I pursued psychology.
I will be leaving from New York City on July 28, 2007 and attending the program orientation with group A. The departures are arranged in three groups: A, B, and C. Each departure point is placed in either group A or B. Group A arrives first at the end of July and completes orientation by August 1, whereas group B arrives and completes orientation the following week. Group C is designated for alternates (wait-listed) who are upgraded past the deadline that would have allowed the upgraded participant to arrive with the originally intended group. If you are lost, I don’t blame you. If you get into the program, all that matters is to know which group you depart with.
I still do not know where I am placed, but will post it up when I find out. If you are one of those people who ask me every time I see you, I will let you know as soon as I find out. For the remaining weeks leading up to my departure, I will be writing more about the application process. I am hoping to continue with my Japanese studies and build up on what I have learned this year in my UM Japanese classes that were taught by the fabulous Mari-先生. I also want to learn more Chinese. Maybe this is too ambitious, but I am going to give it a try anyway. So what if my mind is already thinking in English, French, Chinese, and Japanese??
The purpose of this blog is to serve as a journal of my experiences as a JET. As much as this is for my family and friends, I intend for this blog to be a valuable source for people who are interested in applying to the JET Program. I plan on updating every week either on Friday or Saturday. Everyone feel free to comment even if you do not have a blogger username. =)
Stay tuned next week for thoughts on graduation and specifics on what drew me to the JET Program!
5 comments:
hi
im first as i said on the phone.[:
- sarah
lol. why is the rabbit bigger than the cat ;)
boooooo the bunny and cat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ahahhahahah
calvin
Hi Justin!!
I can't believe you are leaving us so soon, we're all going to miss you Justin. Lol...I didn't know your such a hard worker (chinese too). I hope you have a safe and happy journey to orlando, NYC, and Japan. I will continue to KIT and follow you on your adventures through your blog.
-Elaine Chan
Well this is long overdue. Congrats on being accepted to the JET program!!!
P.S.--That's either one ginormous bunny or one super-shrunken cat.
-curtiss
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