[queuebert]

Thanks for the advice. I'd actually given small consideration to re-entering the country every three months. The big problem with that is the cost (you have to leave and come back, though I guess there are probably options cheaper than going all the way back to the US and back). The slightly smaller problem is that it would never feel like I'm at home, which I would be able to obtain a sense of with a cultural studies visa. Also, I've heard that if I attempt to "abuse" this, in other words, keep leaving and re-entering the country, it's possible that they'll start denying me entry.

I also had originally intended to work for JET, but as misfortune would have it, I didn't make it in. I realize there are many many other options for ALTing, but none seem to pay nearly as well. My boss is cool with me telecommuting and continuing to work for him, which is why a low time investment cultural studies activity would work extremely well for me.