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Hello everyone!
Being new to the Threads, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Justin and I'm currently teaching English in Japan. I'm originally from Michigan with an International Studies degree (Anthro cognate, E. Asian Studies Specialization) from MSU. My wife is a Japanese national. Right now we're trying to save up money to make the move to Hawaii in a couple years. I plan on getting a Masters in (East Asian) Religion from UH. Ideally, I'd like to also get a Masters in Psych as well and teach both in community college, but I may have to stick with Religion and work off some debt before starting up the next one. Anyway, the best plan is probably for us to move there and gain residency before I begin graduate school. After graduating there's a good chance we'll stay in Hawaii if I can get a teaching job. If that proves to be difficult, we may have to say goodbye to Hawaii at that time.
...But I'm getting ahead of myself. During the year I am gaining residency, both my wife and I will probably try to find full time work to financially tread water. Are there ample job opportunities for speakers of Japanese/English with teaching backgrounds (but no TESOL or teaching degree!)?
Anyway, I'm trying to familiarize myself with Hawaii as much as I can now to make the transition as smooth as possible. I look forward to getting to know all of you here.
-Justin
Being new to the Threads, I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Justin and I'm currently teaching English in Japan. I'm originally from Michigan with an International Studies degree (Anthro cognate, E. Asian Studies Specialization) from MSU. My wife is a Japanese national. Right now we're trying to save up money to make the move to Hawaii in a couple years. I plan on getting a Masters in (East Asian) Religion from UH. Ideally, I'd like to also get a Masters in Psych as well and teach both in community college, but I may have to stick with Religion and work off some debt before starting up the next one. Anyway, the best plan is probably for us to move there and gain residency before I begin graduate school. After graduating there's a good chance we'll stay in Hawaii if I can get a teaching job. If that proves to be difficult, we may have to say goodbye to Hawaii at that time.
...But I'm getting ahead of myself. During the year I am gaining residency, both my wife and I will probably try to find full time work to financially tread water. Are there ample job opportunities for speakers of Japanese/English with teaching backgrounds (but no TESOL or teaching degree!)?
Anyway, I'm trying to familiarize myself with Hawaii as much as I can now to make the transition as smooth as possible. I look forward to getting to know all of you here.
-Justin
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