How kind have the last 6 months been on my wallet?
With how high start-up costs were initially, plus things later down the line that were needed for the apartment eventually, it took a while to get into a comfortable financial position.

How kind have the last 6 months been on my wallet?
With how high start-up costs were initially, plus things later down the line that were needed for the apartment eventually, it took a while to get into a comfortable financial position.

Hey JETsetters!
Before you can head out to Japan with the JET Programme, you’ve got to attend a few seminars/workshops.
Some of these are mandatory, others are highly recommended. Some people only have 1 seminar just before departure, others have multiple onboarding seminars leading up to departure.

Hey JETsetters!
It’s officially been a month since I arrived both in Japan and in my prefecture of Ishikawa. It’s hard to believe that it’s already been a month! Time flew by!

Let’s get caught up with what’s happened in August (and a little in July).
Hey JETsetters!
We’ve discussed housing here and now it’s time to show you my humble abode. What did I end up with on the JET Programme? Did I draw the short straw or get the house of my dreams?

Hey JETsetters!

Now that you’ve got your placement results, you’ve got a few things to consider while waiting for your departure date. The main one being housing. Where exactly will you be living for the next one to five years within your placement? There are a lot of factors to consider when moving in Japan, especially on the JET Programme.
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