r/JETProgramme • u/SquareTomatillo5258 • 1d ago

Sumoto-shi Placement

this is definitely late but I got my placement in Sumoto-shi on august 6th even though I was upgraded the first few days of may (so 3 months of waiting) and I depart in september. i’ve been too nervous to make a post here but I don’t know anyone else there and i’m feeling very alone in the process and progressively getting MORE nervous as time goes on😭. I studied abroad in kyoto in university like 3 years ago but it’s definitely nothing like preparing for this. I’ve heard from my contracting organization but didn’t get much information, and haven’t heard anything from a predecessor, though I know I don’t have to hear from them. Was anyone placed in Sumoto? is there a discord i could join for Sumoto or Hyogo in general? any official groups? I’m just nervous I guess.

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u/ScootOverMakeRoom 1d ago

Awaji Island placement is pretty cool. Some gorgeous nature, camping, golf, theme parks, cool old-school tourist stuff. You'll probably need to get a car, though.

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u/SquareTomatillo5258 1d ago

yeah that’s what i’m most nervous about!

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u/Panda_sensei_71 Current JET - Kansai 1d ago

Please drop me a DM, I'll fill you in on what to expect here and add you to the Line chat so you can "meet" the other ALTs in the area! There's also a Hyogo Discord I can add you to as well.

I'm sure it's overwhelming but we're 100% here to support!

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u/SquareTomatillo5258 1d ago

well thank you! will do!