I don't know what I'm doing. After all this time I said I was going to apply for the JET programme for this year, and now I'm reconsidering doing it some other time ( Read more... )

It's JET application time! Ah, it's like memories of applying for college. Except this is only one institution! If I don't get in, there are no back-ups ( Read more... )

JET. Japanese Exchange and Teaching. I had heard of it at some point in my first year; I can't remember the first time. Then Maruyama-sensee (my TA) suggested I apply for JET, that she knew someone who had once done it. She assured me her friend didn't know any Japanese beforehand (even though I do), so I shouldn't be worried about not being fluent ( Read more... )