Getting To Japan - Vlog 09 - TheAndySan

http://www.theandysan.com

Hey guys, I'm back after a long-ass hiatus!

I has a job now, and I'm actually making money with this one!

Since I'm making money again, I want to buy a degree online via InstantDegrees.com. A scam? Maybe, but it would still be nice to have.

I want to get my 4-year degree so that I can teach English in Japan.

I've been learning Japanese for awhile now so that I can be a more effective teacher. Also, being able to speak Japanese will open up more opportunities in Japan (liek zOMG, no wai!).

I've been watching several gaijin (foreigners) in Japan for some time in order to learn more about living and working in Japan.

Here are the people I mentioned in the video:

TokyoCooney: Definitely my favorite vlogger and my source of inspiration when it comes to vlogging. http://www.youtube.com/user/tokyocooney

TokyoSwan: Although he's not in Japan at the moment (he's trying to come back via the JET program), his videos are fun to watch and informative. http://www.youtube.com/user/rodgerswan

Tkyosam: His videos are funnier than I make them out to be in this vid. http://www.youtube.com/user/tkyosam

Gimmeabreakman: Not my favorite, but he has some interesting stuff up. http://www.youtube.com/user/gimmeabreakman

Lensei: A real nice guy, but he has a habit of deleting his vids. http://www.youtube.com/user/lensei

Here's a link to my other account (there's nothing there right now): http://www.youtube.com/user/theandysan . Leave me a comment below and tell me if I should stick with this account or move to the new one.

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[Chikavelli]

Good luck dude. Start NOW! otherwise you will be 30 and will regret not starting sooner like I didn't do. Though I'm going again for 3 weeks alone this time with out a gf so yey!

[AndySan]

Hellz to the yeah!

[teddyinjapan]

It's nice to hear about your keen interest in Japan and wanting to become a teacher.

But I would give the online degree a miss.

The Japanese government and the board of education have caught onto that scheme and have been cracking down on it in recent years.

It would pass for the dispatch companies that hire you,

but when they take you to the interview at the BOE,

they investigate to see if it is legit or not.

Sorry if it's bad news.

There are other ways to live and work here.

Good luck man!

[AndySan]

Thanks for the heads-up Teddy! If anything, I'm saving $200 and change by not buying the degree.

Do you know of any ways that a guy without a college degree could live and work in Japan?

[UFOman34]

If you're in UK or New Zealand you can get a working holiday visa. As for Americans, you need a BS/BA to work as a teacher.

[AndySan]

Yeah, that's kind of a bummer. Which is why I'm joining the Navy and try to get stationed in Japan.

[AndySan]

Not a problem, good sir!

I hope that JET works out for you. From what I've heard from your videos, it's looking good for you.

I can't wait to see Tokyo Swan Season 2!!

[AndySan]

Thanks man!

It's been pretty rough these past couple of months, but I'm beginning to move forward again, which is good!

[rodgerswan]

thanks for the shoutout in the video. best of luck in your studies and journey!

[DJ17Nario]

Pretty cool stuff, man! I'm glad to hear you're doing well.