Hello from AJET: July 2014
Every year July is a very exciting month for many people in the new JET community, as it’s the month that the new JETs find out their placements. To the new JETs, welcome to one of the best, if not THE best, prefectures in Japan! I will go so far as to promise you that you will love many things about this place. I know you must be VERY excited, but don’t get too eager to come over. Keep in mind that you have at least a year to explore and get to know this place, so take this time and spend it with your loved ones. Eat that local food you may take for granted. Visit that place that is special to you. However, don’t feel sad because I’m sure you will all meet lifelong friends, find a local shop you can visit every week and discover a new special place, all within Hyogo. It will become your second home. So on behalf of the JETs in Hyogo, WELCOME! If you have any issues, feel free to browse the Hyogo AJET website.
Unfortunately as new JETs come in, many of us (including myself) have to say ‘bon voyage’ to our own JET experience. However long you have been here, the memories you have made are unique to you and will last a lifetime. As a JET leaving, I am very sad to leave this great place. I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone I’ve met along the way, especially the Hyogo AJET Team. They all have put a lot of effort into various things ranging from organising events to keeping the Hyogo AJET website up to date! Everyone else, please enjoy the rest of the time you are here in Japan. Try to challenge yourself this new year (even though it is half way through the year).
For everyone saying goodbye, make sure you keep the 12th of July open for the Official Hyogo AJET Farewell Party for 2014! This will be held at 19:00 at the Sogo Beer Garden in Sannomiya. If you don’t know where it is, just meet at Tits Park at 18:45 . It will cost 3,600\ for men and 3,200 for women. Please RSVP by July 5th on the Hyogo AJET Facebook event and write on the wall for plus ones.
Coming soon on the website  will be your Hyogo AJET Rep Team for 2014-2015. Feel free to holla at them! J
Well that’s all for me. Peace out Hyogo!
Matt Lim
