Hey JETsetters!
It’s officially been 1 week since I moved to Ishikawa and just over 1 week since I arrived back in Japan.
It’s been an interesting journey so far and I am sure there are more adventures to come!
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One thing I love about Japan is how the country is its ability to mix the traditional and the mordern together almost seamlessly. A perfect example of this mixture is readily apparent in the form of shrines, which can be found all throughout the country. Japan is home to literally thousands of gods and goddesses–generally known as kami (神)–many of which have at least one or two, if not many, shrines dedicated to them. You’ll never find a shortage of shrines in the country.
Hey JETsetters!
So, you’ve gone through the entire application process for the JET Programme. You’ve compiled all your documents, wrote a killer SOP, got called in for your interview, survived said nerve-wracking interview, and now are playing the waiting game once again for results. Congratulations! This is waiting game makes up most of the JET application process and by now you’re a pro.
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Hey JETsetters!
A lot of people seem to always get stuck at the Criminal Record/Background Check portion of the application process.
I’ll be focusing on the U.S. requirements for the check, but overall, they don’t vary too much from other participating nations.
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Hey JETsetters!
You’ve done a shit ton of paperwork and now you’ve got your invite to that exclusive JET Interview. Now what?
This is the last hurdle for you to overcome. This is the final stretch.
If you pass this, you’re in. You’ll be on your way to Japan and living the JET dream.
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