...crap.

[shirenomad]

The second stage of the screening process for the 2005 Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program is now complete. This year, the Japanese Embassies and Consulates in each of the participating countries received thousands of applicants. Hence, competition was extremely rigorous.

Consequently, it is with deep regret that I inform you that we were unable to offer you a position on this year's JET Program.

We appreciate the interest that you have shown in the JET Program and sincerely hope that you will continue to pursue your desire to travel to Japan. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Hiroko Hakoda
Advisor for Educational Affairs

Comments

[jordanis.livejournal.com]

Awww...

[starkruzr.livejournal.com]

Sorry, man. I know how it feels to have something you want that badly taken away.

[thunderphoenix.livejournal.com]

*pat pat*

Sorry, man.

[mountainranger.livejournal.com]

:(

[kantol.livejournal.com]

D'oh...sorry, man.

[chubbypanda.livejournal.com]

What were the requirements? I've been thinking of teaching english in Japan and Taiwan. If my current gig doesn't pan out, I'm applying to grad school for East Asian history, which means I'll need to demonstrate advanced literacy in Chinese and literacy in Japanese. What better way to refresh my knowledge then total immersion?

[shirenomad]

Everything you need to know is here. You're too late to apply for this year, but they'll be opening up applications for next year around September or October.