So, let me give you some background info.
I just graduated in August with my Masters Degree in Criminal Justice, and I live in Toledo, Ohio. Which is just a terrible place to live. There are very few jobs, even less well paying ones, and I'm little more than a stone throw away from Detroit. Combine that with the fact that Ohio is going down the tubes in terms of..well everything, and it's not a good situation for a recent graduate.
Thus, I've decided to do what a few of my friends are doing..go overseas and teach English! You don't get paid all that much, but its an experience and a job, if nothing else. I've been considering doing this for some time, but just recently I signed my contract, and very soon I'll be shipping out (Nov. 4th), for a year in Jakarta Indonesia.
It's a pretty daunting task, but I'm not really all that nervous. I'm starting to learn the language, and I'm mentally preparing myself for the culture shock.
I'll be living in Bintaro, which is a suburb of Jakarta, a little more green, more residential, more quiet.
There is so much stuff for me to talk about, I'm not even sure where to begin. However, I'm going to try and keep this thread updated as much as possible as my prep continues, and as my year in Jakarta takes place.
In the meantime however, anyone have any advice for me? Things to do/see, things to avoid..whatever!
I'm all ears
