Crisis in Japan

If you have been following the news, you have seen that Japan was hit with two more major earthquakes. I keep asking myself, "why is this happening?" As if the previous earthquakes and tsunami were not enough, Japan keeps getting hit with more and more catastrophes. When I reflect back on the beginning of this semester and the creation of my blog, I think about all of my dreams and aspirations. I think of how I was sure that I would be teaching in an international school in Japan. When I tell people that this is still my dream, some of them look at me like I am crazy. Some ask why I would want to go somewhere where there is a heightened risk of natural disasters. Some ask why I would want to go to a country that is plagued by nuclear radiation. Japan is my second home and I have no doubt that I will be back there some day. However, I do admit that I am a little scared. It is hard enough to leave the comfort of your own country, but even more difficult when there are dangers to be faced. I do know that if I could be back there now helping, I would be. Right now, I know that I cannot be in Japan to physically help, but I do know that I can do whatever it takes to help while I am still here.

Does anyone have any thoughts on this? What would you be feeling right now?

Raise Up Japan

As you all know, Japan was hit by a major earthquake and tsunami and now faces nuclear catastrophe.  My close friends and I created an organization entitled Raise Up Japan.  Watch this video to learn more!

はじめまして

Hajimemashite! Pleased to meet you!  My name is Becky and I am an Ed.M. and Elementary Education Certification (k-5) student at Rutgers University.  I am currently in my second semester and will graduate in May 2012.  I am in a fifth grade classroom for my practicum training and am loving every minute of my time there!  Upon graduation, I would like to travel to Japan and teach at an International school.  I studied abroad in Japan for four months and have visited a total of three times.  While in Japan, I fell in love with the language, culture and people, and cannot wait to return.  Finding employment at an International school is not easy and requires a great deal of research.  This blog will detail my experiences as I search for an International school in Japan and explore what it will be like to live abroad.  This blog will also serve as a place for individuals who are interested in teaching at an International school to come and discuss their thoughts, pose questions, and provide information.  This is going to be a long journey, but one that I am excited for and I am glad you will be here to share it with me!

Have you ever thought about working at an International school?  I look forward to hearing from you!

どうぞうよろしくおねがいします Dozo yoroshiku onegaishimasu! So glad to have met you!