I think the SOP is very important in the written application. Perhaps the most important part, but who knows. Here is a page where I got advice from: The Jet Programme, Statement of Purpose. Basically I went all over the internet and got inspiration from everywhere.

And now, here is my SOP, in all it’s (lack of) glory. No editing here from me for spelling or to turn down the arse kissing, this is how I sent it in… Perhaps you can take away something from it, even if it is a couple of giggles. Enjoy

Statement of Purpose

With a love of both language and culture, I would love to work as an Assistant Language Teacher in the JET Programme. At university I majored in English Literature and the Japanese Language, combining my two passions. I have also studied Australian popular culture and intercultural communication. With this background, along with my enthusiasm and passion for teaching, I would make a perfect candidate for the JET Programme.

I chose the JET Programme so that I will be able to improve my understanding of the Japanese language and of Japanese youth culture. While assisting in the teaching of the English language and culture, I would be gaining valuable experiences and knowledge that I would like to use in post graduate research. My overall aim is to teach about Japanese popular and youth culture to an English speaking audience. Within the JET Programme, I will have first hand access to the youth of Japan. This experience will help me stand out against my peers and broaden myself as a person.

In learning the Japanese language, I have a better understanding not only of Japanese culture, but also of my own culture and the English language. I would love to share this sense of understanding with the youth of Japan, so that future generations gain a tolerance and understanding of different cultures.

I enjoy teaching, and look forward to team teaching. In my current job as a sales assistant in a scrapbooking store, part of my job is to demonstrate scrapbooking techniques and also run scrapbooking classes. I enjoy not only teaching but preparing material for classes and coming up with exciting ways to present the material. I also had an opportunity to teach one lesson at my university. This was a valuable insight into teaching in a class room setting, and confirmed my passion for teaching.

My international experience has helped me appreciate and understand cultural differences. Having visited the USA and Canada, while similar to Australia in many respects, these countries have many differences as well. While Japanese youth may be exposed to North American culture through Hollywood productions, they may not have an opportunity to experience Australian culture. I would love to share this with them so that they gain a deeper understanding of western cultures.

If I am accepted, I would work hard to ensure that I am a valuable asset in the JET Programme. My passion for both Japanese and Australian culture makes me an ideal candidate. I will aim to instill this enthusiasm into my students, increasing internationalization and fostering cultural understanding in future generations.

Thank you for your consideration.

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Unlike Australian dollar stores where nothing actually costs a dollar, pretty much everything costs a hundred yen. There are some exceptions, but they are clearly marked with the price and are often good value too. And you can get everything there, from awesome stationary, kitchen goods, gardening goods, bathroom goods, make up, laundry goods. The list goes on. Yes, I am a fan of the 100 yen stores. Daiso, however, is also an awesome place for amusing English. Even though there is a “no photography” sign at the front door (well, I assume this from a picture of a camera with a line through it), the English on these is just begging for their photos to be taken. And they shouldn’t complain because I definitely spend up big there. Turns out 100 yen (plus 5 yen tax) an item can add up… The stationary, my favourite part of the store, is a source of awesome English. This one says “Two bears went to the travel of the sky. It is very happy feelings.”   “This notebook might be wonderful writing feelings for you.” On the front cover of a book meant for writing English in. Fantastic.   “Unintentionally with idividuality and nonchalantly with sensibility.” I wish I knew what they originally put into google translator to make this come out. I wonder if the people making this stationary can speak perfect English but do this kind of stuff for fun. It could be fun to do with my job too…   Moving away from stationary to dog atire. And what dog wouldn’t look stylish and warm in a little jacket that says “wanko”.   And to end we are at animal repellent. Have pesky cats annoying you? Well, get yourself some “Don’t Cat.” Cat’s are surely to don’t.   Maybe it is just me but I was also amused by this. 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It will hopefully be good I [...] With last season’s dramas all finishing up now, it’s that exciting time when all new ones begin! Let’s have a look at what next season brings. Sounds Good To Me! Tokyo Dogs A strong cast in this one. I’m very excited to watch both Oguri Shun and Mizushima Hiro together (again). It will hopefully be good I have to say that Shun’s hair cut is very flatering. (Plot? What plot? Did someone say something about a… ooh, there’s Shun and Hiro ) My Girl Staring Arashi’s Aiba Masaki this is the story about him raising his daughter by his self. It’s a late night one so it might not have much quality in it, but it looks perhaps sweet, plus I like Aiba, so I am looking forward to this one. Shokojo Seira Or “A Little Princess”. Ths was one of my favourite books when I was a child, so I’m very interested to see how they interpret this! Samurai Seventeen It’s got Miura Haruma in it, do I need to say more? Haha. But this sounds really cool, so I hope it is. 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I am planning to check out the local butchers for some better quality cuts.   There is a good selection of milk as well with both low fat and no fat avaliable.   Taco flavoured Doritos! There is a large selection of chips and lollies, some things familiar, lots of new things.   Bread only comes in this half loaf style with like 5-8 slices. If you get five slices, they are quite thick, or eight thinner slices. No crust bread in sight, or anything other than white. If you want to get adventerous with your bread, you are better off trying the many flavours of bread rolls you can get.   Assortment of cereals. The boxes are ten times smaller than those from home. And for some reason the kids at my school still don’t know what cereal is even though it is in the shops…   Beef here are all thinly sliced for ease of eating with chop sticks. Heavly marbled with fat too which is good for the taste bads but bad for the waist line/heart   Section for hot foods. Sitting in hot oily goodness. Who said that Japan was a healthy place?   Rice. Even though I live next door to rice, even though it is eaten at every meal, it is damn expensive here.   Some smellies. Some familiar brands. Make sure you read the katakana carefully though…   Here is some fruits and veges. The prices are expensive, but over all I don’t think they are as bad as I have heard prices can be. Also there are lots of stalls around here with fresh local fruit with decent prices. Fruits here are mostly large and very juicy.         At the end you pack your own bags. You can buy plastic bags for 5 yen each or you bring along your own bags. As I have previously been employed as a check out chick I am a pro at the awesome bag packing. 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In Australia I was always forgetting to bring a drink with me when I go out walking etc. Here, it’s something I don’t really need to worry about. Not only are beverages cheaper here, there is usually a vending machine around somewhere. I haven’t seen any hot food vending machines here yet, so far only drinks, cigarettes and alcohol machines (which I suppose is also a drink machine).   Rice fields! There are rice fields in the smallest spaces between buildings. However, rice here is expensive.   A karaoke joint. Haven’t been here yet.   A scarecrow in the field   Japan has a lot of buildings that look soooo old and run down.   Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll. Related posts Soon To Be Invading Mie-ken Lordi at Karaoke Living In The Land Of Japan Let’s Shopping! ]]> http://www.goddesscarlie.com/carlies-diary/tour-of-the-neighbourhood/feed/ 2 http://www.goddesscarlie.com/carlies-diary/tour-of-the-neighbourhood/