Working in Japan

Students participating in study abroad programs are not allowed to work even though it is legally permitted. For instance, it is very common for international students to be offered well-paying jobs to tutor English. Please remember that this contradicts the spirit of Middlebury College in two ways: students are here to study and they are here to speak Japanese. If, however, you are invited to work at a place where you may be speaking in Japanese more than 80% of the time, please consult with the Director of the program to turn it into an (unpaid) internship so that you have guidance and approval while participating.