Comments on: On Getting Into the JET Program, Part Three: The Application http://thisjapaneselife.org/2013/10/25/jet-program-application-help/ A New England Expat in Japan. Thu, 03 Apr 2014 22:52:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: owwls http://thisjapaneselife.org/2013/10/25/jet-program-application-help/#comment-4868 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 09:35:33 +0000 http://thisjapaneselife.org/?p=1832#comment-4868 Honestly I wouldn’t see Japanese friends being good references, though I can see why you’d think so. This is a professional application, and they want to make sure you have the professional chops. I have no idea if that’s why you weren’t accepted, but I personally would warn people away from that approach if I was asked!

]]> By: Joe http://thisjapaneselife.org/2013/10/25/jet-program-application-help/#comment-4866 Wed, 22 Jan 2014 07:59:33 +0000 http://thisjapaneselife.org/?p=1832#comment-4866 Like lots of things in life, if you get rejected, you have absolutely no idea why and thus have no ability to improve your chances the next time around. I’m 30 and I’m a little bit removed from college graduation. Instead of college professors for recommendations, I used Japanese friends that I have helped to learn English by doing Japanese/ English exchange. They wrote their recommendations in Japanese. If this doesn’t work I don’t know what can. I didn’t even make it to the interview.

]]> By: owwls http://thisjapaneselife.org/2013/10/25/jet-program-application-help/#comment-3811 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 20:33:38 +0000 http://thisjapaneselife.org/?p=1832#comment-3811 Well I think you are fine on every point except that Tokyo is a notoriously difficult placement to get. That said, if you don’t mind living outside of Tokyo (which I recommend) I believe everything else you’ve said is correct. The best answer is to speak to your embassy, but nothing you’ve described seems to be an obstacle to *trying*.

]]> By: waterleaves http://thisjapaneselife.org/2013/10/25/jet-program-application-help/#comment-3807 Sat, 23 Nov 2013 04:54:45 +0000 http://thisjapaneselife.org/?p=1832#comment-3807 Thanks for the post – I kinda have a strange question. I’m half Japanese (will have to renounce my passport if I do this,etc), went to an International School in Tokyo and am finishing up my undergrad in the States and was wondering if it’s possible to get a placement with JET in Tokyo and live at home ?? I am entirely asian and have no idea if that lowers chances/ how this all works. I’d like to eventually teach at international schools/etc and teaching experience is always good and it’ll be a nice way to save up and immerse myself in well technically my ‘culture’ :p I am a native English speaker have US citizenship and all.

]]> By: Krafty http://thisjapaneselife.org/2013/10/25/jet-program-application-help/#comment-3709 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:44:00 +0000 http://thisjapaneselife.org/?p=1832#comment-3709 Oh cool, that sounds promising. I’ll definitely contact them about it. Thank you for your help n__n

]]> By: owwls http://thisjapaneselife.org/2013/10/25/jet-program-application-help/#comment-3708 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:39:31 +0000 http://thisjapaneselife.org/?p=1832#comment-3708 So this will sound weird, and you should check with your embassy to make sure, but I think that gay marriage counts for your status in Japan if the marriage is performed abroad. However, you could not be legally married in Japan. So, if you have a legitimate marriage certificate from your country, you qualify!

]]> By: Krafty http://thisjapaneselife.org/2013/10/25/jet-program-application-help/#comment-3707 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 16:28:58 +0000 http://thisjapaneselife.org/?p=1832#comment-3707 Thank you for this guide, it is very useful. I was wondering, will Japan recognize a same-sex couple who married in the US for a spouse visa? If not, can a spouse still be considered a significant other on the JET application? Thank you n__n

]]> By: owwls http://thisjapaneselife.org/2013/10/25/jet-program-application-help/#comment-3676 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 18:35:52 +0000 http://thisjapaneselife.org/?p=1832#comment-3676 You’re fine. There are lots of vegans, diabetics, food-allergy-sufferers, and all that on JET. As with any medical condition, you should disclose it, because if JET finds out you covered it up it will lead to trouble. Make sure you mention how easy it is for you to regulate. Find out of the medicine is sold in Japan and how you can get ahold of it. Really, assume they are interested in it because of where you may get placed (a city, or close to a hospital, etc) not in terms of whether you will get in. You’ll be fine.

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]]> By: renmi86 http://thisjapaneselife.org/2013/10/25/jet-program-application-help/#comment-3675 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 18:19:34 +0000 http://thisjapaneselife.org/?p=1832#comment-3675 I like how you covered the anti-depression meds part because it’s sort of linked to something I’ve been concerned about, should I apply to JET. I have food allergies, some of them severe. I’ve been to Japan before (alone for 2 weeks) and was totally fine living off onigiri and cooking my own food. I’m a little worried that my condition will prevent me from being chosen.
I’ve had this condition for over 15 years and so far have only had to go to the hospital once in all that time. I can cook for myself and hardly ever eat out except at places I know are safe (in Japan that meant conbini and sushi places). I keep meds on me at all times (benedryl and and epi-pen) and know what to do in case of emergency. I also speak enough Japanese to explain what I am allergic to and what will happen if I eat something I’m not supposed to.
Do I still have a chance or will I be seen as too much of a risk?

]]> By: bastards6 http://thisjapaneselife.org/2013/10/25/jet-program-application-help/#comment-3673 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 22:33:38 +0000 http://thisjapaneselife.org/?p=1832#comment-3673 Thank you so much for your blog! It really is an eye-opener to admissions for JET :) You’re awesome!

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