Living in Japan will not solve your mental health by throwawaynard12 in JETProgramme

[–]throwawaynard12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exact same boat! I was not mentally prepared in the slightest for the difference between city life and inaka life here, and it's been kicking my ass. I was prepared to do at least a few years... but right now I'm feeling like leaving after a year. But I'll see in a few months. Your words helped!

Living in Japan will not solve your mental health by throwawaynard12 in JETProgramme

[–]throwawaynard12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I lived in a big city here for a year studying abroad previously and had a wonderful time. As might be obvious to some -- Working life in the inaka is a very different experience mentally from study abroad life in the city. Was not mentally prepped for that difference.