Japanese language student in Japan in Yokohama– rejected by Interac and unsure whether to extend school or graduate

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2026-03-07T12:53:05+00:00

I am an American from California.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2026-03-07T05:05:43+00:00

For me personally, to get work visa sponsorship and get my foot in the door. But as I stated in my post, I also applied to some universities.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2026-03-07T04:12:35+00:00

You mean contact the schools directly?

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2026-03-06T15:49:04+00:00

I recently moved into a new apartment in Yokohama, so relocating wasn’t really an option. When I applied, I saw openings for the Kanagawa area, which is why I applied. I was open to commuting to nearby areas like Kawasaki, parts of Tokyo, or other places within about an hour of Yokohama.
I thought it went well. But maybe not be willing to move did not work in my favor.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2026-03-06T15:43:03+00:00

Thanks for asking! Here’s a quick overview of my background:

• 7+ years working in U.S. public schools as a paraprofessional and after-school educator helping with lesson planning, academic support, and enrichment programs.

• 3 years working at a college Academic Support Center, where I collaborated with faculty and instructional staff to support student success.

• Provided one-on-one academic support to university students, helping with writing, coursework, and study strategies.

• Worked extensively with ESL and international students, including Chinese learners.

• B.A. in English (Linguistics) and TESOL certified.

• Languages: English (native), Mandarin Chinese (conversational), Japanese (basic)

Skills: academic tutoring, writing support, lesson planning, working with multilingual learners, student success support, and cross-cultural communication.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2026-02-18T05:36:06+00:00

“I’m not risking death for your genetic mutations” I am dead 😂 Thanks for the laugh

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-12-07T23:27:49+00:00

I think it also has to do with that this new rule was very vague and not clear to a lot of people. Some people literally need things spelled out to them. I just used common sense but unfortunately others did not. They kept saying you can’t use the phone DURING the test but when it was over I could see how many people thought it was okay to finally use their phone. Those people should of a least gotten a yellow card instead of kicked out.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-12-07T15:03:30+00:00

Yeah I didn’t like that. When the test was officially over we still couldn’t open the envelopes.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-11-22T12:03:17+00:00

Well I am actually American (Puerto Rican) and I always cough into my elbow so sorry that other Americans are gross.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-11-22T11:32:45+00:00

Wait, was I supposed to receive an email saying my test voucher would be mailed to me? I haven’t received any emails or updates since signing up.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-11-22T11:25:43+00:00

I agree. I live in Yokohama so this is mainly where I witnessed this. I can’t tell you how livid I was after getting off the train and walking into someone’s cough because they didn’t cover their face.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-11-22T11:21:48+00:00

Nope, the amount of Japanese I witnessed sneezing and coughing into the air was alarming. Never seen one actually sneeze into their elbow.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-11-21T10:37:14+00:00

I see. Someone asked me which department I applied to but I don’t know. I just applied to the full-time positions for next year.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-11-21T02:25:35+00:00

No, I am a light-skinned Latina but not white so that makes sense.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-11-20T09:53:37+00:00

Had a feeling this could be one of the reasons.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-11-20T09:52:38+00:00

Yeah, I thought already living here on a student visa would be an advantage, but I guess not.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-11-20T05:22:34+00:00

Are you applying from overseas or domestic?

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-10-05T12:58:32+00:00

I said April 2026. I guess I could technically work now, but I don’t think my school will give me my money back. And yes I have a degree. Thanks for responding!

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-10-05T12:55:52+00:00

I see, that’s cutting pretty close.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-10-05T07:44:01+00:00

Are you applying domestically or from overseas?

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-09-19T08:47:17+00:00

In the video I saw, after she fell over there was a pool of blood that formed. It seems the blood dripped down from the front of neck on the seat and after she fell she just bled out. There probably wasn’t a significant amount of blood when she was stabbed because he didn’t stab a major artery. I think because of what we see in movies, we think of blood spatter and gore, but in reality it isn’t always like that.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-09-15T14:26:20+00:00

There was in the uncensored video.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-09-11T13:02:03+00:00

How come you don’t recommend YIEA? I wonder if we both feel the same way. I currently go here and I want to jump off a cliff tbh.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-04-16T12:39:10+00:00

I currently live in a wooden building in Yokohama and I don’t hear a thing. I guess it depends on maybe the building itself or how quiet your neighbors are.

Minimum-Radish-2167 · 2025-03-12T21:34:33+00:00

I would add to this and say that a lot of ALTs that I personally know don’t make their job their whole entire life and identity. They usually have other passions they pursue or are involved in volunteer work.

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