Comments on: Applying for the JET Program with Jason and his Argonauts http://www.tofugu.com/2008/12/20/applying-for-the-jet-progra-with-jason-and-his-argonauts/ Learn Japanese Language and Culture Now Fri, 10 Sep 2010 09:50:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: DeepBlue http://www.tofugu.com/2008/12/20/applying-for-the-jet-progra-with-jason-and-his-argonauts/comment-page-1/#comment-18321 DeepBlue Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:06:15 +0000 http://www.tofugu.com/?p=1251#comment-18321 That's awesome Koichi, just what I need That's awesome Koichi, just what I need

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]]> By: How Many J-Bloggers Does it Take to Change a LightBulb? http://www.tofugu.com/2008/12/20/applying-for-the-jet-progra-with-jason-and-his-argonauts/comment-page-1/#comment-17213 How Many J-Bloggers Does it Take to Change a LightBulb? Mon, 17 May 2010 22:30:32 +0000 http://www.tofugu.com/?p=1251#comment-17213 [...] Jason (Jason’s Advs in Rural Japan)… Great stuff on JET [...] [...] Jason (Jason’s Advs in Rural Japan)… Great stuff on JET [...]

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]]> By: KattyKatchisato http://www.tofugu.com/2008/12/20/applying-for-the-jet-progra-with-jason-and-his-argonauts/comment-page-1/#comment-14082 KattyKatchisato Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:55:35 +0000 http://www.tofugu.com/?p=1251#comment-14082 Absolutely agree! The JET Program genreally treats its participants so well that it really is sad to see when a participant is screwing the program over (coming to work a little hung over, enjoying being "on stage" but not reciprocating with any interest in their own cooperating teachers and students). JET can be affect a profound change in your life and the lives of the kids and teachers you meet. Have a blast, but also, take your role seriously. The JET folks have really trusted you with a lot. Absolutely agree! The JET Program genreally treats its participants so well that it really is sad to see when a participant is screwing the program over (coming to work a little hung over, enjoying being “on stage” but not reciprocating with any interest in their own cooperating teachers and students). JET can be affect a profound change in your life and the lives of the kids and teachers you meet. Have a blast, but also, take your role seriously. The JET folks have really trusted you with a lot.

]]> By: KattyKat (chisato) http://www.tofugu.com/2008/12/20/applying-for-the-jet-progra-with-jason-and-his-argonauts/comment-page-1/#comment-14083 KattyKat (chisato) Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:51:34 +0000 http://www.tofugu.com/?p=1251#comment-14083 ALL HAIL, TOFUGU!! I love you!! I was on JET for two years; those were some of the absolute best years of my life, and they have influenced my outlook on life and my career path (teacher) in so many ways. I didn't watch the videos, so I don't know if these things were stated, but if not, I think they are important: ...I think the interviewers have wised up to the "type" that wants to be a JET participant because they really like manga and animae. If that is your primary interest, JET may not be for you. If that's what INITIALLY got you interested in Japan and you can substantiate that you now have a BROADER interest in the country, people and culture, you're good. Likewise, interviewers and cooperating schools are wary of the JET participant who is coming to Japan in an effort to extend his/her college expereinces in the frat/sorority house. Japan is TONS of fun, but the best candidate will be one who has (and can convey!!) a genuine interest in Japan, in education, in travel and in learning about the world. I don't begrudge anyone who has joined JET as a way to get to Japan or a way to be with a foreign partner, but I want to stress that if there is no OTHER reason you want to be in Japan, you might do better for yourself and the students and teachers you'd be working for through JET if you tried for a national eikaiwa and worked there for a year or so. You'll have a lighter work load, and you'll be beholden to fewer people. (I think.) ALL HAIL, TOFUGU!! I love you!! I was on JET for two years; those were some of the absolute best years of my life, and they have influenced my outlook on life and my career path (teacher) in so many ways. I didn't watch the videos, so I don't know if these things were stated, but if not, I think they are important: …I think the interviewers have wised up to the “type” that wants to be a JET participant because they really like manga and animae. If that is your primary interest, JET may not be for you. If that's what INITIALLY got you interested in Japan and you can substantiate that you now have a BROADER interest in the country, people and culture, you're good. Likewise, interviewers and cooperating schools are wary of the JET participant who is coming to Japan in an effort to extend his/her college expereinces in the frat/sorority house. Japan is TONS of fun, but the best candidate will be one who has (and can convey!!) a genuine interest in Japan, in education, in travel and in learning about the world. I don't begrudge anyone who has joined JET as a way to get to Japan or a way to be with a foreign partner, but I want to stress that if there is no OTHER reason you want to be in Japan, you might do better for yourself and the students and teachers you'd be working for through JET if you tried for a national eikaiwa and worked there for a year or so. You'll have a lighter work load, and you'll be beholden to fewer people. (I think.)

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