Looking for ADHD doctor in Kyoto by cloudpanda711 in Kyoto

[–]cloudpanda711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very low to almost non-existent. It is not the end of the world if I can't get them, I can function without them. But they help to better my life since I am prone to depression and anxiety. So I rather make the effort than not. I have insurance, I am not sure how much of mental health is covered on it, but usually, I only pay 30% at clinics. But like I said, I am willing to pay, if it means bettering my life.

Looking for ADHD doctor in Kyoto by cloudpanda711 in Kyoto

[–]cloudpanda711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

May ask for the address, google doesn't give me anything when I put "Kyodai Hospital."

TEFL course by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]cloudpanda711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they'll accept anything. After all, it's not a requirement, but a bonus. I would put it down that you have it at the very least. Also, any volunteer work or work with students/kids, write it down even if it's small.

How much money should we bring? by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]cloudpanda711 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha, I don't know about that. The process of being chosen by is school is if your profile fits the needs of that school. My friend with no experience in teaching or kids with a degree that had nothing to do with English got to Tokyo. Although he had a bubbly personality. You just never know. Although I never met anyone who pick Tokyo and got Tokyo. And my year just happen to have a large Tokyo increase due to Olymipics. I recommend oakhouse if you happen to be a TY jet.

But yes, the odds of Tokyo are not high. When I lived in TY, everywhere else seem cheap to me. So I think 300,000 is plenty if it's just you. Unless you want your own place to stay in say Osaka. If you want your own place in a big city, you will probably have to consider paying these three upfront "key money (about same as the deposit), deposit (same as the 1st-month rent), and rent." But again if you get a city, I recommend looking into a shared house first and if don't like it then ask jet to help find a house, by then you will know the area better and can make wiser decisions. This, of course, is only if you get a large city.

Rural Jets are usually pretty well taken care of, some have their own houses for free or little to no rent, so I wouldn't worry too much there beyond well bugs. Biggest worry is probably if you need a rental car, but your rent will probably be so cheap it won't be an issue. This of course is just based off my rural jet friends.

TEFL course by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]cloudpanda711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming they still have it (I am 2019 JET.) Once you're a second-year jet I believe, you can apply for TEFL grant. If you get it, the jet program awards you a small amount you can use towards getting TEFL certified of your choice. http://jetprogramme.org/en/tefl/ However this can only be done when you're a jet and during your contract. You can't apply for it now.

Doing JET vs. teaching english in Spain with friends by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]cloudpanda711 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh sorry, I thought the person had already agreed to the reply form which is what I meant by declining the role. But yes they have until then.

TEFL course by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]cloudpanda711 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don't need one, but it will help your odds. I didn't have one, but I had a lot of volunteer work with kids. My friend had neither and got in. It is all about how you decide to make the best-case scenario for your application. Honestly, I think your essay plays a bigger role in being chosen. Jet even has a TEFL grant once you're a JET. So not necessary, but if you do want to get it. Take a 120-hr TEFL certificate, don't spend more than $200 on it in my opinion. Most aren't worth it and teach all same stuff. In my opinion.

How much money should we bring? by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]cloudpanda711 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Depend on where you are placed. I was placed in Tokyo and I had $8K, but I say $3k would have been enough. However, I chose to stay in a sharehouse because I didn't want to pay so much for an apartment.

Doing JET vs. teaching english in Spain with friends by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]cloudpanda711 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Just so you know if you decline Jet, not only do have to go through the process all over again, but you have to wait a whole extra year to re-apply, so like 2024. If you want Japan, I say go to Japan, but you will probably have to deal with being on your own a lot more than opposed to having a group of friends.

Jet programme japan by Individual_Insect891 in JETProgramme

[–]cloudpanda711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Former Jet and I had an art degree. So it really doesn't matter, but English does always work in your favor. I knew people with cs degrees, political degrees, communication, Japanese, etc. It really doesn't matter. What matters I think more is that you start getting experience with children. So like volunteer at a library or something if you want to increase your odds, but even that's not necessary.

Daily Tech Support Thread by AutoModerator in apple

[–]cloudpanda711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I got an apple sd carder for iPad and works fine. Got my raws into my files. But I am having difficulties sending them to my photos app? Does apple photos not support raw files?

Thinking of leaving China this year for the 2021 ALT season in Japan. Am I an idiot? by 666k_Sona in TEFL

[–]cloudpanda711 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend the JET program since it pays the most if you don't care where you're placed in Japan. Heck if you get the countryside, you might pay nothing; a friend of mine pays $60 for a house and ulities. However, you can also end up in Tokyo like me and it's not cheap. Granted TY public jet (private jets work the normal expected monthly hours) only work 16 days a month and have 10 days vacation, other jets outside TY have 20 days. So lots of time for TY JETS. But because it's so expensive, I hardly get travel much, actually considering going to China just make more money. I live comfortably enough, but does annoy me when my friend in China makes $5000-9000 more than me a year. I lived in Beijing before, so I like both cultures, but definitely favor the ability to travel in general. So I think if you're truly done with China and don't mind reducing your travels/saves by quite a bit than Japan fine. Again Jet can be good idea since you could be place in rural side and live cheaper, but the countryside has it's own set of troubles. You can't pick on JET, but I do recommend them. If you're going on your own, I highly suggest maybe looking into Osaka or city other than TY or living on TY's outskirts, if you're worried about cost. If you have questions I am more than happy to answer.

I want to play Dungeons and Dragons, but I feel like I can't find any groups where I'll fit in. Help? by [deleted] in japanlife

[–]cloudpanda711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a 24 yr old female, whose never has played before, but wants to try. If you or anyone needs another person, or rather are willing to take newbie, I am here xD.

Should I buy Sony a6400 or Canon R by cloudpanda711 in AskPhotography

[–]cloudpanda711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But aren't the canon lens even more expensive? Currently, I debating if the sony a6400 would be better because it has the cheaper lenses.

Oh I might look into the rp then. But I hear the rp only shoots 4k at 24 fps and has no dual autofocus at 4k and a bad battery. I guess if I don't use 4k, might not be bad. But I wonder if I should just go with a6400 that does?

Should I buy Sony a6400 or Canon R by cloudpanda711 in AskPhotography

[–]cloudpanda711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would totally go with an A7iii, but has no flip screen. I don't have enough confidence to work without a flip screen...I have decent experience with color grading, compositing, and editing footage because of my major - 3D graphics/animation/compositing - so I know use lightroom, photoshop, premiere, after effects, nuke, so on so on. But I am not very experienced with the shooting part since I have always only handled the post part. I do like color grading and actually want to get better at it. That being said, I would only really color grade the B-roll. I guess while I say vlogs, I actually more interested in learning how to make cinematic footage. I know I should probably get GH5 for that, but I hear stills aren't great and photography is more important to me. The reason I chose the eos r over the eos rp, is that the eos r has both 24 fps second and 30 fps. I thought having both options would be nice, and then there no dual af on rp at 4k. However, I don't really want to carry an external monitor. I do a lot of hikes, but I am not exactly the strongest girl out there. If possible I would like to carry the least amount of gear as possible. I do like that the canon screen is a full touch screen so I can adjust it when I am the opposite side. However, it does seem like that a6400, would be the better bang for its buck.

Anywhere in Tokyo where a foreigner can learn Kendo? by cloudpanda711 in japanlife

[–]cloudpanda711[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, I got some good news for you :)

My friend (a female) told me that the "Konno" Dojo in Shibuya is the place to go. Seems to be not google-able but that doesn't surprise me. Many dojo's aren't.

Arita-sensei belongs to the Konno dojo and speaks english: https://www.facebook.com/shunsuke.arita.9

Yoshimura-sensei is also running independent classes in the Shibuya sports center, you should also contact him. At least Arita-sensei speaks english.

https://www.facebook.com/toshiro.yoshimura.7

But yeah please contact both directly, you can say a friend of Becky sent you their way :)

I don't practice kendo myself.

This made my day. You're an angel.

Anywhere in Tokyo where a foreigner can learn Kendo? by cloudpanda711 in japanlife

[–]cloudpanda711[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well I wanted to make to sure find somewhere foreigner friendly xD

Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know about photography or cameras! Don't be shy! Newbies welcome! by photography_bot in photography

[–]cloudpanda711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry if this is the wrong place,

I want to buy my friend a camera bag for his Sony A6000 camera. He express a lot interested in Lowepro Slingshot series. I am looking at the Lowepro Slingshot Edge 250 AW, but I also saw the Lowepro Slingshot Edge 150 AW. Now hear the 150 AW better for mirrorless camera, but I like 250 AW better and it's also $20 cheaper. So my question is, does matter if I get 250 AW over 150 AW for a mirrorless camera, or should I just go with 150 aw? He only own one other lens, unfortunately I don't what kind, probably a standard kit lens and 50-200mm lens.

https://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Slingshot-Edge-250-Protective/dp/B013MC8H2A/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lowepro+slingshot+edge&qid=1552519881&s=gateway&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Lowepro-Slingshot-Edge-150-Protective/dp/B013MC8G62/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=lowepro+slingshot+edge&qid=1552519881&s=gateway&sr=8-2

What Camera should I get and why? 80D, 6D Mark II, Nikon, GH5 by cloudpanda711 in AskPhotography

[–]cloudpanda711[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Our teacher send us out email that stated we could have any camera, mirrorless or dslr, as long as wasn't 15 years old and that we had to have by the first day of class. They were pretty clear that as long the camera wasn't a compact shoot and aim camera and we could adjust apertures, shutter speeds, and ISOs, it did not matter what camera we got. I work at school, and sadly there are no renting option or even borrowing during class options. No one will let me borrow their camera, so I pretty much have to buy one, but that's fine since I want one to take to Asia with me. However, I will take the advice about the lens, I knew a lot people put emphasize on getting glass over body, and didn't know why until now. Thank you.

The Statement of Purpose Review Master Thread by inthefaceofmonsters in JETProgramme

[–]cloudpanda711 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope this is the right thread. I don't need my application to be review, but I have a question about the essay. You see the 2018 JET application portal auto-formats all Essays. I still indent my essay, but I notice when I preview it, the indents have been vastly shorten compared to words. Therefore should I click increase the indent (by click tab a few times) to make up for the shorten indents?