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Breaking Your JET Program Contract
Reasons ALTs Break Contract There are so many reasons why ALTs want to break their contracts. 99% of the time, the excuses are inexcusable (yes, …
What is the JET Programme as Explained by AI (ChatGPT)
“The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is a government-sponsored initiative that was established in 1987 to promote international exchange and cultural understanding between Japan …
5 Rules to Open Your Statement of Purpose
1) Never Start your SoP with: “To whom it may concern,” “Dear Hiring Manager,” or ” I’ve always wanted to be a JET because…” These …
How to get a Japanese Credit Card
Japanese credit cards are extremely convenient in Japan for online shopping, booking airline tickets (in yen), and even spending your precious money while traveling abroad. …
Collection of JET SoP Paragraphs
I’ve pieced together an anonymous collection of JET Statements of Purpose paragraphs. Each SoP paragraph is divided into three categories: Intro, Body, and Conclusion. Each …
Being Bullied “ijime” by Students in Japan
A little background: Yes, these were some of my junior high school kids. No, they didn’t fight me during any lesson. Yes, they were very …
2025 JET Program Application Advice Blog
It’s happening again! The JET application will be reopening as usual, and it will be your chance to apply or reapply. No matter what your …
Do NOT Buy from Your Predecessor
Finally, you have made it on JET… whether it be shortlisted or upgraded you did it! Soon you will know your placement after a month …
Grassroots Internationalization as a JET and Applicant
I believe many applicants and new JETs fail to see the importance of grassroots internationalisation. When applying to the JET Programme or having just been …