Earlier today some of us who applied through the Chicago consulate's office received our placements. It was agonizing (though not quite as agonizing as waiting to find out if we got into the program or not). We had been told that emails with placements would be sent today.
Some people were posting the rest to let them know their placements while the rest of us eagerly and anxiously awaited to find out what we would get. Eventually this became more of a chat than a thread as the rest of us stared at our inboxes waiting for a new email from JET. Many mouse-buttons were probably worn out as each of the ALTs forced a refresh on the page.
I requested a place in the inaka (rural area) and gave no more specifics. Many others were hoping for a specific city. I'm sure their nails were bitten down a bit further than mine; nonetheless, I was jittery.
Eventually, I received notification... some of the poor sods will have to wait a day or two yet. I was excited and relieved (why was I tense?) to find out that I had been placed in Ohira Village in Miyagi Prefecture.
I can rest easier for now knowing I truly have a home in Japan. Except that I still have to get moved out of my apartment here... by the end of the week.
My anxiety rises again.
Some people were posting the rest to let them know their placements while the rest of us eagerly and anxiously awaited to find out what we would get. Eventually this became more of a chat than a thread as the rest of us stared at our inboxes waiting for a new email from JET. Many mouse-buttons were probably worn out as each of the ALTs forced a refresh on the page.
I requested a place in the inaka (rural area) and gave no more specifics. Many others were hoping for a specific city. I'm sure their nails were bitten down a bit further than mine; nonetheless, I was jittery.
Eventually, I received notification... some of the poor sods will have to wait a day or two yet. I was excited and relieved (why was I tense?) to find out that I had been placed in Ohira Village in Miyagi Prefecture.
I can rest easier for now knowing I truly have a home in Japan. Except that I still have to get moved out of my apartment here... by the end of the week.
My anxiety rises again.
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