Not without its challenges, but worth it!

My experience working in Japan as an ALT has been incredibly fun and enjoyable, though not without its challenges. With a company like Interac, you get the freedom to balance your personal life with your professional responsibilities, but you never feel like you’re navigating it completely alone. This support network gives you the confidence to explore the culture and connect with the people around you, while still affording you the space to be yourself and manage your own life. In the classroom, I’ve found great joy in making a genuine impact on young learners and instilling a real love for foreign languages in them. My colleagues—both the staff at my schools and the friends I’ve made within the company—have become lifelong connections who continue to help me daily. Overall, living and working in Japan as an English teacher comes with its hurdles, but it is an incredibly rewarding experience that I am very happy to be a part of.