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[feyla]

Okay, so I just asked for opinions recently and only got one reply, but whatever- it was a good reply ^^. I feel now that option 3 might be the best choice. But I want to ask help again. This one I'm posting to two communities that will hopefully garner some more replies from people who've had these decisions to make before

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[feyla]

hahaha! I was wondering who in the world had commented so fast. But yes, we have three weeks from now to discuss all this. I figured then would be the best time anyways since it's so much easier to talk in person :D I very much look forward to our first day sitting around drinking coffee and we can contemplate the future~ and of course, all those nights when we won't be sleeping XDD

[lego1016]

here from asianstudies

Teacher certification will absolutely allow you to work both in the US and abroad. Certfication requirements vary from state to state so it's best if you can narrow down a state you would like to work. Alternatove certification programs are a great way for people who already hold a degree to become certified.

American schools exist all across the world so once you have your certification and about two years teaching experience you can typically start applying to teach at one of these schools. And there are always DoD schools as well.

I'm looking into becoming certified as well only instead of Japanese I want to continue to my formal Korean studies. So, we're in similiar situations. I do know that in my city at least the Japanese Association offers language courses so there are always ways to study outside of a school environment. And as a teacher you would have your summer breaks to travel/study abroad.

[feyla]

Someone in the same boat as me! ^^ That is awesome about the Korean, I really want to continue mine, but since I have more formal Japanese I'm concentrating on that one a little more. With the informal classes though, I'll have to see what I can find. I know there's none around here, but if I were to go to Raleigh or somewhere else, I'm sure I could do that. I'd like to take some university courses too, but I'm guessing I'd have to contact the specific university about it since I wouldn't really be a traditional student

[lego1016]

NC State has a Non-Degree studies program for students who already hold a degree. I looked into it a few years ago when I was considering moving to Raleigh. They only offer up to level 4 of Japanese though so the program may or may not be useful to you in that regard.

I always think of teaching English as well. The only reason I really am aware that the American schools abroad are an option is because I used to attend one.

[feyla]

yeah that wouldn't work so much since I've already taken four levels of Japanese. Mostly with Japanese I want something more advanced or focused on conversation. But I'll check into it and see if maybe I can find some other schools that might offer the same sort of thing.

[orangecurry]

I wish I could offer some advice, but I am not familiar with the teacher education system in the states...i'm getting my B.Ed after deciding to pursue teaching last year...i taught in korea for a year, and then applied for teachers college, so i'm starting in sept...

i dunno..maybe u can pursue more jap language courses while teaching in japan and gaining more teaching experience at the same time?