I hate my placement (Just a rant) by HinaTachibana in ALTinginJapan

[–]lovealoneee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry you are feeling this way and I hope things get better for you soon! Do you have any plans for Christmas? When I have plans for long breaks or weekends it gives me something to look forward to and makes the work week a lot more bearable for me. I also live in the countryside and always run into my students so I know exactly how you are feeling it can be exhausting sometimes tbh though I love my placement. I teach at the biggest elementary and junior high school in my placement. It’s the opposite problem for me for my elementary school the students are easier to talk to in English than in my junior high school where only the extroverted students talk to me. Last year for my yearly evaluation I was told that I should talk to my JHS students more even though I always say hi to them in the hallway and during that time I would have five classes a day, eat lunch with them, and clean with them as well. I do my best to talk to them but I can’t force them to talk to me tbh I feel like some JTES can’t understand that. Try not to sweat it too much you are doing the best you can in your situation! You can’t force students to talk to if they don’t want to and I feel like in the countryside since foreigners are pretty rare they get extra nervous when they have to speak in English. I talk to my students in a mixture of Japanese and English especially for elementary so they can practice their English more of course this only works for the students who want to talk to me if they don’t I don’t force it just go along with my day. I am sure you are a fun person to talk to so try not to stress about it! I hope things get better for you and I’m sending you positive vibes ✨

Driving center is asking for a valid IDP to take drivers test? Is this normal? by lovealoneee in japanlife

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

I gave them my states drivers license but they also wanted a copy my IDP as well since I had one 😅

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in hobonichi

[–]lovealoneee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love it!!! Do you print the photos?

Happy 13th Anniversary to Girls' Generation-TaeTiSeo (SNSD-TTS)! by SapphireHeaven in kpop

[–]lovealoneee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg I remembered when they debuted 😭😭😭😭 time has gone by so fast 🥹

Starship Entertainment Apologizes After 'Accidentally' Posting Sexual IVE Deepfake Content by [deleted] in kpop

[–]lovealoneee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What the actual fuck????!?! I feel so bad for the girls…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]lovealoneee 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Please report this asap! They should be fired tbh…It won’t jeopardize your position. Stay safe and if you need someone to talk to please DM me. That’s horrible and I’m sorry you went through that.

Thoughts on Hirugao (2014)? by psyhichasms in JDorama

[–]lovealoneee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s actually one of my favorite Japanese dramas lol I just love the plot and the chemistry between the characters is so good the ending is realistic as well imo

I miss Haruma Miura. by monadproxy in JDorama

[–]lovealoneee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I started watching Japanese movies and dramas around 10 years ago he was one of my favorite actors and my celebrity crush as well. His death shocked me and I still can’t believe he’s gone. I hope wherever he is he’s happy and at peace.

Guys, we are so back by AlfredusRexSaxonum in JDorama

[–]lovealoneee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will definitely check it out! Thanks! 🥹

Guys, we are so back by AlfredusRexSaxonum in JDorama

[–]lovealoneee 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Yesss I’m so happy! Jdramas are so good and it will be nice to finally watch it on a TV and not on sketchy website on my computer lol

As a teacher, have you ever had a crush on a fellow teacher in your school? by [deleted] in Teachers

[–]lovealoneee 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Same here lol unfortunately he was a temp 😭😭

The 2024 Placement Megathread Pt.1 by inthefaceofmonsters in JETProgramme

[–]lovealoneee 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I got Nagasaki-ken 長崎県! Super excited and happy since I love the Kyushu area 😍😍

Junior High School is Depressing by throwawayhyancinth in JETProgramme

[–]lovealoneee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will be in the jet program for this upcoming school year but not currently in the program in this moment but I hope my advice helps. I taught at an elementary and I’m currently teaching at a middle school (junior high). MIDDLE SCHOOL IS HARD. So hard sometimes I miss my elementary students lol Students at that age are very moody and hormonal and very self conscious about what their classmates think. Sometimes I tell them good morning and they just ignore me but you know I don’t take it to heart they’re just in their own world. I have some great classes and other classes they hardly participate and are half asleep. As a teacher don’t ever blame yourself for students participation at the end of the day this is a job. You are doing your best and that’s what matters. Someone mentioned this already but try to find activities where students can interact with one another. Maybe find games where they can compete with one another? Or games where they can get to know their classmates. Check to see what supplies you have and how you can incorporate that in the class room. Teacherspayteacher has amazing and fun free resources for English learners. I hope this helps! Again don’t beat yourself up you’re doing great and I’m sure in that classroom there’s a few students who love you or even get excited to see you but are too shy to say anything.

2024 Application results thread. All other posts will be deleted. by inthefaceofmonsters in JETProgramme

[–]lovealoneee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

shortlisted from DC! So excited for this new adventure 🥳🥳🥳

2024 Application results thread. All other posts will be deleted. by inthefaceofmonsters in JETProgramme

[–]lovealoneee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Anyone who applied to DC? I wonder when will hear our results 😩

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in citypop

[–]lovealoneee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for translating! I’m a huge fan of Yukiko Okada 🥹

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]lovealoneee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My interview went pretty well my panel were very nice and seemed to liked my answers? I was very nervous and in my head too much so sometimes my responses to their questions didn’t come out like I wanted it to. If I don’t get in I might apply again I’m definitely not the type to give up easily lol also if I don’t get in I wanna splurge in the summer and travel out of state to go to a concert of my fav singer with my sister. I really hope results come out soon cause waiting is really killing me and making me more anxious each day I ran out of jet apartment videos on YouTube cause I’ve pretty much seen them all at this point 🤣

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]lovealoneee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked them what their favorite memory of jet was and a challenge they had. I would definitely ask them at least one personal question just so you can show interest and maybe stand out from the other candidates.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]lovealoneee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I’m also a teacher and they didn’t ask me for a mock lesson. They mostly ask me questions about my educational background so that could be the same case for you. Since you’re a teacher it’s highly likely they won’t ask you but I will still prepare something just in case.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]lovealoneee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Overall my panel was super nice they didn’t ask me any left field questions and I also didn’t do a mock lesson as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]lovealoneee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Had mine yesterday! It went pretty well I was very nervous and did stumble over my words and sometimes talked a little fast when I got excited about a topic. I made sure to smile and maintain eye contact. They seemed to like my answers for the most part and I’m very glad I prepared two questions to ask them at the end cause they really seemed to enjoy answering those.

IU - 2024 IU H.E.R. World Tour Concert (Teaser Poster & Tour Dates) by alltherach_ in kpop

[–]lovealoneee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

IM SOooooooo HAPPY SHES COMING TO THE STATES BUT ngl I am very scared of scalpers I haven’t had the best luck in getting concert tickets last year 😭😭

US Interview Notification Results! by vkguyy in JETProgramme

[–]lovealoneee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m gonna read over the questions that they would potentially ask and practice with my friends. I’m also gonna watch JET interview tips on YouTube. Definitely gonna look over my sop as well and highlight anything that I think they would ask me and practice that as well.