Episode 63: A Slice of Life as a Teacher in Japan

August 19, 2020

Calling all travel lovers, budding teachers, and weaboos!
Our guest today is a friend who is currently teaching English in Japan to high school students. He set off on this journey with images of playful school life and dreams of peaceful landscapes often depicted in anime, but does his 2-year adventure meet his expectations?!
Today we chat about the JET program (Japanese Exchange and Teaching), the relationship between students and teachers in America vs. in Japan, and dealing with homesickness and culture shock!