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by LynfromNM on January 28th, 2007
The opportunity to go to Japan may not be there forever, so I would take that one now. The credential/masters' courses will definitely still be there when you return. Go for it! And have a wonderful time.
by glamorgirli on January 28th, 2007
I would choose Japan in a heart beat!
by whittash on January 28th, 2007
Well, Japan sounds cool. If you want to travel the world, go now! Could you still have the same opportunity after you finish the master's? I think the masters will probably take longer than a year, so I wuold spend the year in Japan, come back, finish school, and then the teaching in Japan will always count as good experience for whatever it is that you decide to do.
by Inspector Javert on January 28th, 2007
I'd say go to Japan and teach. It seems like it would be a wonderful experience.
by An Educated Optimist on July 14th, 2007
Only go to Japan if you have a desire to teach! One of my pet peeves is when people indicate that any moron can teach a class. It's not true! Teaching is a difficult, tiring, and specialized field. However, it is also incredibly rewarding. If you were asked to teach English as a second language in America, would you cringe and run away? If so, please don't go do so in another country. However, if you think the idea of teaching English sounds good, then by all means, GO! What a great opportunity, and congratulations on your English degree!
by Koz - Passion Perseverance Patience on July 14th, 2007
This question was posted at the beginning of the year so you may already be in Japan. However, if not, look into the JET program. It offers you a chance to teach English in Japan and get paid for 1 year contract, extendable to 2 years. The position will most likely be outside of Tokyo to allow you to see some of the Japanese country. Tokyo is sort of like Wakiki in Hawaii. It's not quite Hawaii but everyone knows it as representative of Hawaii. Tokyo is ever changing, not the city that represents the whole of Japan.
by Spunts.answered 67 questions in 1 hour. on January 28th, 2007
do you speak japanese?
if not learn it before you even contemplate teaching in japan.
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You're reading I recently graduated college with a degree in English and am at a major crossroad in my life. I can either go to Japan and teach English for a year or go back to school for my teaching credential/master's degree. What should I do?
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ya you're right. i guess i just needed the validation. thanks!
by jstranaut on January 31st, 2007
sounds like a wonderful opportunity - be sure to stick with AB so we know how it's going
by LynfromNM on February 1st, 2007
Good advice.
by Ryu_Hayabusa_sama on April 28th, 2008
Thank you
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