I'm gonna graduate next month n' am considering the Jet Program to teach english to Japanese kids. Problem is:
1. I've never been abroad and am a little scared, okay a lot scared
2. I want to correspond with someone whose done the program recently
3. I'm wondering if it's a "sham" or the real deal - I don't wanna get sold into sex slavery or anything like that, lol
4. how can I make the program work for me, so that I get into the best school and housing situation?
P.S. please don't suggest reading the Jet website cuz I did that already! I'm looking for personal experience with this issue....
2006-11-17 12:15:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
JET is a very legitimate program. It's organized by the Japanese government in conjunction with your federal government. The best place to go for information would be the first link below. You've got to read it first before you ask any questions or the regulars will attack you, but you'll probably learn more from reading other people's experiences than asking one yourself. You have to register for the first site- that really keeps out the spammers. The second link may be of interest as well- it's more specific to JET but has fewer users. Don't worry too much about living abroad. There are often strong expat communities and the JET program should connect you with other young English-speakers. I moved to Italy with FIVE DAYS notice and didn't speak a word of Italian. I had no apartment arranged and my incoming flight was rerouted to a different city, leaving me to find my way to the city where I had accepted a job. You might cry for the first week, but after that you'll love it! SAVE LOTS OF MONEY!
As someone who has taught ESL, I have to suggest that you make more of an effort to incorporate proper English usage into ALL your writing (even online). Your students will look to you as a model, even when you're not in the classroom. It's best to develop good habits early!
2006-11-17 13:40:59 · answer #1 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Jet program is really paradise compared to trying to get a job on your own. Trust me, you will be well taken care of.
Lots of people come over on the Jet program and find that they love Japan and want to stay....however you will find that the Jet program is pretty strict about getting you home after your one year stay.
The only real problem is what to do with the huge amount of free time you will have. If you get in..consider yourself LUCKY!
2006-11-18 03:27:15 · answer #2 · answered by Shichido 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be yourself
2006-11-17 20:23:21 · answer #3 · answered by parth23334 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋