Hello, I’m hoping to apply for the JET program next year (to go in 2025) and the process is making me really nervous so I’m trying to get a head start on thinking about what to include in my SoP or possibly interview (im trying not to think that far since it’s literally more than a year a way and I might not even get that far lol)
I just wanted to know if its beneficial to mention friends that I have in Japan (I know locals and ALTs). Would they see this as something good, neutral or negative?
And could it impact the place I end up? Like, if I request a location because I know people that already live there would it help?
I know many people get placed area where they don’t know anyone and it increases homesickness or loneliness.
so would this help me get placed somewhere where I know people?
Thank you!
Edit: based on people’s comments, it helps a little to add in any friends or family you have. You might still be placed far away from them but maybe closer than you would have if you hadn’t said anything. so its worth it to mention maybe 🙂