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07-13-2010, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RickOShay
I was a Sociology major, and originally wanted to become a university professor, however, I found out about an opportunity to study abroad in Japan my senior year. I got the scholarship and I loved it here, and decided I wanted to come back. So I have been working at an education center here for 5 years, training Japanese teachers of English, at all school levels, and translating. I have been able to save a lot of money, and I have gotten my Japanese skills to the point where they are usable on a professional level.

I do not plan on staying here forever, I will probably be moving back to the States in about a year or so, and if I can I will hopefully get a job in the Human Resources department of a Japanese company based in the states.
If you don't mind me asking, how did you get your job working at this education center?
Did you go through a program like JET or do something else?
And,
you had to get your Bachelor's degree to get your working Visa, first, right?

By the way, thanks for the reply.
: )

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Originally Posted by willgoestocollege
Hi there CoreyLynn. I don't know much about education in the US but at age 17 you should really be planning on what you want to do. Japanese Studies as a major may not be right for you but maybe do it as a minor. I'm 18 and going to university in September this year and will be studying Computer Science with Japanese or Business Studies with Japanese (depending on my grades). I have many books and websites recommendations for you that I could post on here if you are interested.
Yes, I know.
Haha
I really want to try and figure out what I want to pursue soon, but I don't just want to pick something without feeling confident about it, so thanks for the post.
: )

And I would love for the books and websites recommendations.
I'm actually browsing Amazon.com right now for some cultural and society books, so I'd love for more suggestions.

Whatever help you can give is greatly appreciated!




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