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 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 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

]]> By: DeepBlue http://www.tofugu.com/2008/12/20/applying-for-the-jet-progra-with-jason-and-his-argonauts/comment-page-1/#comment-17845 DeepBlue Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:06:15 +0000 http://www.tofugu.com/?p=1251#comment-17845 That's awesome Koichi, just what I need That's awesome Koichi, just what I need

]]> 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 [...]

]]> 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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]]> By: mdea http://www.tofugu.com/2008/12/20/applying-for-the-jet-progra-with-jason-and-his-argonauts/comment-page-1/#comment-13926 mdea Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:57:51 +0000 http://www.tofugu.com/?p=1251#comment-13926 Its very inspiring stuff.. I'm a 2010 JET hopeful, I didn't feel I was ready this last go around, but this upcoming year I'll be all prepared to submit my application, and with any luck I'll get picked to go.<br><a rel="follow" href="http://www.rentacar-topcars.ro/" rel="nofollow">rent a car</a> Its very inspiring stuff.. I'm a 2010 JET hopeful, I didn't feel I was ready this last go around, but this upcoming year I'll be all prepared to submit my application, and with any luck I'll get picked to go.
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]]> By: goabroad http://www.tofugu.com/2008/12/20/applying-for-the-jet-progra-with-jason-and-his-argonauts/comment-page-1/#comment-12705 goabroad Wed, 29 Apr 2009 04:11:59 +0000 http://www.tofugu.com/?p=1251#comment-12705 great, good work great, good work

]]> By: Johnny Le http://www.tofugu.com/2008/12/20/applying-for-the-jet-progra-with-jason-and-his-argonauts/comment-page-1/#comment-12226 Johnny Le Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:51:28 +0000 http://www.tofugu.com/?p=1251#comment-12226 Thank you very much for linking Jason's videos! I recently discovered the JET program in college and wanted more information about it. I guess the best way to learn more about it is to watch videos/blogs of current and recent JET members. Thank you very much for linking Jason's videos! I recently discovered the JET program in college and wanted more information about it. I guess the best way to learn more about it is to watch videos/blogs of current and recent JET members.

]]> By: Dave Webb http://www.tofugu.com/2008/12/20/applying-for-the-jet-progra-with-jason-and-his-argonauts/comment-page-1/#comment-12214 Dave Webb Thu, 12 Mar 2009 04:12:58 +0000 http://www.tofugu.com/?p=1251#comment-12214 Have been on JET for 5 years in Okinawa and I have to say I love it. Wouldn't be exaggerating if I said it has changed my life. My only advice on applying is this: have some sort of interest in education if you're thinking about coming here. There are too many people in Japan teaching English because they see it as an extended vacation after they finish university and before they enter what they see as "a real job". In contrast to what you may think about being a teacher in your own country, what you do here in Japan does have a profound impact on the students and they do remember you for good or for bad. Coming here for the right reasons makes you more motivated and enthusiastic to the students when things might get tough. Have been on JET for 5 years in Okinawa and I have to say I love it. Wouldn't be exaggerating if I said it has changed my life. My only advice on applying is this: have some sort of interest in education if you're thinking about coming here. There are too many people in Japan teaching English because they see it as an extended vacation after they finish university and before they enter what they see as “a real job”. In contrast to what you may think about being a teacher in your own country, what you do here in Japan does have a profound impact on the students and they do remember you for good or for bad. Coming here for the right reasons makes you more motivated and enthusiastic to the students when things might get tough.

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