NOVA: This is the company I'll be working for. I kind of have an idea of what to expect but I'll be putting updates up on my perspective of them as the year goes on.
NOVA Message Board: This is a place for NOVA teachers to vent some steam and complain(anonymously). Most will give you a negative view of the company but some give a more positive outlook. Speaking with these people can give you better insite on what to expect when you go to Japan.
JET Program:I'm putting this link up even though they rejected me( I'm not bitter at all though). I'm totally over crumpling that rejection letter and cursing at the people who sent it!!! But yeah, I'd still take the chance to go with JET as soon as they apologize for mixing my application up with someone elses.
Preparing for Japan: This is an informative site about Japan which gives you advise on what to bring, and what to expect when you get there.
Interesting Facts about Japan: My friend Kit gave me this link, but he only told me about vending machines which sell used women's underwear. There is actually a lot more than this!(freaking kit, you perv...hahha). Anyway, there are a lot of funny and interesting facts so check it out.
Japanese Currency Exchange Rate: The value of the Yen to the dollar fluctuates daily.
Fukuoka:This
is further information about the city I'll be living in.
Japan
Resources: This site has a lot of useful information
about Japan, including books, news, and regional resources in a well organized
manner. It's worth taking a look.
Leanne's Site: My friend Leanne's site. We have some similar pictures because I stole them from her =).Take a look though, it's a cool webpage.
BUCKNATURAL: The newest sensation hitting Fukuoka right now! It's my friend Jon's band. He has a cool homepage, although not completely finished yet, but take a look anyway.