Facing an interview panel can be kind of nerve-wracking, but so can sitting on the other side of the desk! Last month members of the Toronto JET Alumni Association spent a few days with the staff of the Japanese Consulate conducting interviews for the 2011 JET Programme.
Remember your first days and months in Japan? We invited current JETs to describe their experiences, and they answered. Here’s our first submission.
By Lester Carreon, Nobeoka, Miyazaki
In the beginning, I felt apprehensive about starting my new life in Japan. However, once I arrived in Nobeoka, I started seeing things in a different light.
I discovered that the people in my city are very friendly and welcoming. I can say “konnichiwa” and expect one back in return every time. The weather is nice and warm in my city.