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JETAA Portland is hosting another successful Pre-Depature Orientation this year. A big show of thanks goes out to officers, committee heads and others who are taking time out of their busy schedules to spend a Saturday helping the new JETs prepare for their experience in Japan.
Below is a breakdown of the schedule, along with the topics discussed. Session outlines and more information about each can be found by clicking on the session topics.
Pre-Departure Orientation Agenda
(*please note schedule subject to change*)
Click on the sessions for the details from the conference:
08: 00 – 08:30 Check-in
08:30 – 09:30 Opening Remarks / Visa Information
09:30 – 09:45 Japanese Decision Making
09:45 – 10:00 Break
10:00 – 11:00 Keynote Speaker on Culture Adaptability
11:00 - 11:30 Travel and Shipping Issues
11:30 – 12:00 Breakout Sessions (Men's Issues / Women's Issues)
12:00 – 01:00 Lunch / Regional Break-out Sessions
01:00 – 02:00 ESL Team Teaching
02:00 – 02:15 Rajio Taiso
02:15 – 03:00 Japanese Etiquette / Work Place Issues
03:00 – 03:15 Break
03:15 – 03:45 Financial Issues
03:45 – 05:00 Q&A Panel Champon
Background presentations (more useful information):
- Japanese Body Gestures
- Japanese Etiquitte Quiz
We believe this information is very valuable to help newly-elected JETs prepare for their departure and as they settle into life in Japan.
Other helpful sites for departing JETs:
www.bigdiakon.com - information and a chat forum for JETs to help prepare for Japan
www.jetsetjapan.com -
plethora of information to help JETs prepart for Japan
www.ajet.net - the Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching, or AJET, is a support and
social network for JET Programme participants.
www.jetprogramme.org - Official JET Program Website
Departing JETs, good luck in Japan!!! |
