To stay, or not to stay? That was the question we recently asked ourselves. By now your papers are signed and handed in. For JETs choosing to re-contract, I offer my congratulations! I hope the incoming year will offer more unforgettable experiences.<\/p>\n
For JETs choosing to make the next big (and scary) step, CLAIR is hosting the 2014 After JET Conference from\u00c2\u00a0February 20 to 21\u00c2\u00a0in Yokohama City. JET alumni, employers, and consultants are scheduled to attend. At last year\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s conference, workshops discussed topics such as transferrable skill sets, NGO\/NPO, r\u00c3\u00a9sum\u00c3\u00a9s, and cross-cultural consulting. This list is by no means exhaustive, and you can expect similar workshops this year.<\/p>\n
Regardless of your final decision, you still need to brave the cold winter. Luckily, the Prefectural Representatives at Hyogo AJET have you in mind when planning our events for February and March. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re kicking off the month with the third Book Club meeting held on February 2, where we will be reading Ruth Ozeki\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s\u00c2\u00a0A Tale for the Time Being.<\/i>\u00c2\u00a0<\/i>If you miss it, no worries, Cherie will put the next title online, and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll have another great read as you curl up under the\u00c2\u00a0kotatsu<\/i>.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, look forward to the skiing and snowboarding trip up in Northern Hyogo on\u00c2\u00a0March 1. We\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll be hitting the slopes at Hachikogen and Hachikita. All levels, from beginner to advanced, will find something just right. Are you a first timer and want some guidance? There\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s a school! Have you been doing this for ten years and want to challenge yourself? There are moguls and rails!<\/p>\n
Once\u00c2\u00a0five o\u00e2\u20ac\u2122clock\u00c2\u00a0strikes, the last of the lifts close, and your body tells you that you can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t possibly do any more; we will relax at the local\u00c2\u00a0onsen<\/i>\u00c2\u00a0and gather for a home cooked\u00c2\u00a0sukiyaki<\/i>\u00c2\u00a0<\/i>meal at the lodge afterwards. The deadline to RSVP has passed but if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122d still like a spot, contact Patricia Jordan directly. I hope to see you there!<\/p>\n
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Whitney Litz<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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