XploreAsia

Program Reviews

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Oratile
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

SUPPORTIVE STAFF

The staff is very supportive in all the processes. From interviews until you reach your country of placement. They still check on you afterwards through emails and Line. Always available when you need them. The team also organized an in-country cultural weekend in Japan with accommodation expenses already paid. The welcome dinner was also relaxed .I met knew people from all around Japan and had so much fun. The tour guide provided by the team was very kind and resourceful. Thank you Xplore Asia!

What was your funniest moment?
I ordered Takoyaki in Japan. Then asked if they have beef Takoyaki. They did. I went back and told my colleagues that I enjoyed it. They asked if I love octopus and I told them that I had beef Takoyaki . Then they told me *Takoyaki " means "octopus!"so .now I am confused. Does that mean I had "Takoyaki " or not?
Pros
  • Supportive staff
  • Easy instructions on the process
  • In country support & cultural orientation
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Jack
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

A Year in Jeonga

I'm really enjoying my time in Jeonga, the city provides for a great mix of working here at the school but provides opportunities for great exploration out into the country thanks to its close proximity to trains and the metro system. The kids are a ton of fun to work with and it's been lovely to work in such a colorful place! The food and area are definitely a high point as you're smack dab in the center of a large city. Any type of food you could imagine is readily available in a short walking distance, both foreign and Korean.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Don't get it twisted, it's definitely a job first and foremost. This is a program for people looking for work, not a job. So long as that's what you're looking for, you'll be fine!
Pros
  • Great city
  • Great food
  • Great location
Cons
  • The city never sleeps
  • Lots of construction
  • The city prioritizes car driving.
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Shaira
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Shaira In South Korea

This is the best recruitment team ever. I couldn’t have gone any other way and for that, I’d like to thank you all once again for always guiding me through it all and keeping me motivated. Moving to a foreign country where you don’t know ANYONE can be absolutely daunting but with XPLOREASIA by your side? Everything is guided and you NEVER feel alone. I went through the toughest situations when I needed to move to SK but this team had my back. I’d do it ALL over again with XPLOREASIA. Thank you.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would definitely ask a LOT more questions about the area I will be placed in. The kind of school I’d be placed in and the kind of management that I’d have. I am very anxious person by nature so when things throw me off? I tend to lose my motivation for a while and I’d have to rebuild it all over again but it’s really all part of the major learning experience.
Pros
  • 1. A new environment
  • 2. No crime/ Very safe
  • 3. Good housing facilities & transportation services
Cons
  • 1. Language Barrier is BIG
  • 2. Lots of Culture Shocks!
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Holly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Xplore Asia Japan

I have not been in the program for long, but I have had a great experience so far. Moving to Japan was really difficult but the staff helped me through it and were patient with my mistakes. This is my first time teaching in a classroom, and everyone has been very understanding of my shortcomings. The most difficult part of the program was figuring out how to get to my placement location, since I had to get from the airport to location on my own.
Adjusting to the move has also been difficult. It was expensive to furnish my apartment, so it is important to be aware of the cost.
However I have had a great time traveling around Japan, trying new foods, meeting new people, and learning how to be a better teacher and member of Japan.

Pros
  • Patient and communicative staff
  • Travel experience
  • Kind community
Cons
  • Solo travel to location upon arrival in Japan
  • No bed, stove, or washing machine provided
  • No control over placement location
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Amanda
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

OverSeas Review

I am so happy to have joined XploreAsia and have the chance to work in Japan. It is a dream come true! I am not only happy to work in a school environment to teach English, but to also make new friends to make fun memories with.
During this experience, I have been able to further develop my interpersonal skills with students, school administrators and staff, coworkers in the teaching programs, and in the local communities that I am living in. I have been able to develop a better sense of confidence both professionally and personally.

Pros
  • Good communication
  • Develop interpersonal skills
  • Growth of confidence
Cons
  • Housing issues
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Kate
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review of Explore Asia Japan Programme

Xplore Asia helped to take away any worries I had about moving to japan. They have a lovely helpful team who make you feel comfortable enough to reach out to. They check in with you regularly and offered well rounded support. They also organise weekend meetups throughout the year in different locations! You can also share your experience online by working with Xplore Asia via social media channels. The employees have personal experience of living in Japan and some still live in japan. This means they can give real guidance rather than generalised advice.

Pros
  • Very hands on support
  • Holistic support, e.g mental health support etc.
  • Culture weekends and they try to create channels of communication through Facebook groups and so on
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Derian
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Xplore Asia Japan: Genuine Review

This experience has been one of the greatest decisions of my life. I grew up in a poor area, a dangerous town riddled with problems. My family never had a lot of money, but I would eventually learn to live without it. Most people in my hometown never even make it to college, and there is a lack of ambition from most people. If there is any ambition, it derives from people just wanting money and not caring how they waste they lives. For me, this was unacceptable. I yearned for more than what money could buy: satisfaction. I never had money, so now I have reached a point where I don't need it to be happy. Although, I needed it to pay bills. I was stuck in a position I hated in America; therefore, I started to hate myself. Worst of all, I was making very good money. Was this the mediocrity I would be forced into, following in the footsteps of all those around me? NO! The XploreAsia program changed this. I will be honest; this program is very very expensive. It took everything from a savings account and a credit card to make it through my first few months in the program and in Japan. It was worth every penny. I was scared that I would spend this money and regret it, but as I learned in Japan, sometimes you have to say screw it and jump on the train(plane). I don't make a lot of money by any means at my new job, but it pays my bills. I found a new passion; something to look forward to waking up to everyday. Most people will look at you and say, "shouldn't you work somewhere to make more money?" Or "You could get a job back home and make twice as much!" DON'T LISTEN TO THEM. I gained happiness, satisfaction, and inspiration from the move to Japan. I will not be moving any time soon. You can't put a price on happiness, but if all it costs is the money I spent this summer, I'd tell everyone in the world to do it. XploreAsia was helpful, and one could say it saved my life. I think differently than most, but that's what makes me so happy. In short, you will not make a lot of money, and the transition will be very hard; but if you feel stuck, unmotivated, or desperate for change in your life take this step.

Pros
  • happiness
  • cost of living reduction
  • Inspiration
Cons
  • Price
  • Japan is hard to transition to, maybe more information with regards to tax documents/government papers is needed
  • Nah that's really it
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Cyrus
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Tokyo Trip Xplore Asia

Had the pleasure of joining Xplore Asia's Tokyo tour meet up. Our tour guide / coordinater (Lay) was extremely professional and extremely polite. I had one of the most memorable times , not only seeing Tokyo for the first time , but meeting new people and exploring parts of Japan I've never seen. Xplore Asia, covered the hostel stay, Tokyo 24 hour metro ticket and one dinner. I had a really fun time

Pros
  • Saw Japan
  • Explored
  • Met new people
Cons
  • Only positive things to say
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Maria
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review

My experience was cool, new country and culture, great team and new knowledge. Great support from the company, team and organization.it is a new opportunity to expand yourself in a new environment and to share with others about your vision and your knowledgesIt was also a unique experience for me, as I had no idea how children learn a foreign language, and thanks to this program I now have an idea and experience in this. It's also a good experience to look at your adaptation and look for ideas to solve different situations.
Thank you☀️

Pros
  • You can develop yourself amf your skills in teaching
  • You can travel
  • You can meet awesome people
Cons
  • You need to manage yourself
  • May be you will feel a homesick
  • Unfamiliar environment it is always challenging
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Brendon James
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Teaching ESL in Myanmar!

I have been working in Myanmar for 1 year now and I have to say that it has been one of the most thrilling experiences. I am currently in Yangon city and it has everything! From parks, temples and lake to night markets, clubs and shopping malls. It's lively and there are a variety of activities for everyone. The food is fantastic and the people of Myanmar are friendly and sociable. Teaching here has been amazing so far and I have learned a lot in a short time. I recommend Myanmar for anyone that is looking for an exciting experience!

Pros
  • transport is convenient
  • food is great
  • people are friendly
Cons
  • hot weather
  • traffic
  • language barrier