Category Archives: living abroad

Road Map to a Military Decision

Posted on December 1, 2010 by kachmcd

So I promised everyone in my previous post a look into using your Japanese Studies major in the military…well, I’m going to back up a few paces before we dive into that pool.  Naturally, you have to first decide which … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Ishikawa JET blog

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Paula

Being able to share information on working and living in Japan is one of the big perks of having the ability to blog. And when you surf the net, you’ll find a lot of sites are aimed at members of … Continue reading →

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Can’t find a turkey? Order internationally!

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Paula

Thanksgiving is upon us! If you’re in Japan, you know what this means: searching stores for someone who carries turkeys (turkey? what’s a turkey?), wondering where you can get a can of mushroom soup for casserole, and trying to find … Continue reading →

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Choosing an unaffiliated homestay

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Paula

Usually when you study abroad in Japan through your home institution as an undergrad, you get asked the big question: dorm or homestay? Most Japanese universities affiliated with sister institutions (for example, Gettysburg College is affiliated with Kansai Gaidai, and … Continue reading →

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Site review: GaijinPot

Posted on November 18, 2010 by Paula

Living in a foreign country can be one of the most frustrating experiences a person goes through, especially if they aren’t equipped with a full grasp of the language and culture, or a solid set of people and material resources … Continue reading →

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Is JET for you?: Why I didn’t do JET.

Posted on November 14, 2010 by importedmegami

Hey, everyone. I’m Amanda and this is my first time posting on the blog so I think I should probably tell you a little about myself. I’m a Gettysburg College 2009 graduate with a B.A. in Japanese Studies. I studied … Continue reading →

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Blakemore Freeman Fellowships/Grants for Advanced Asian Language Study

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Paula

Here is some information on two different types of funding for language study- one long-term, one short-term. Below are the criteria for people pursuing Japanese (although many other languages are also supported). Many thanks to Playing with Hire for this … Continue reading →

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Blog Review: Playing with Hire

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Paula

The future is about adventure. Without a doubt, people in area studies grab hold of a new language and often immerse themselves in new experiences and foreign lands. Playing with Hire is a site that, much like our own, hopes … Continue reading →

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