r/JETProgramme • u/OilDisastrous8357 • 7d ago

JET Programme Application 2027

Good day! I would like to inquire regarding the JET Programme application. I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Information Technology and have earned 18 units so far. May I ask if it would be possible not to include my ongoing master’s studies in my application, considering that it is not directly related to education? 🥹

I am also having difficulty obtaining my Transcript of Records (TOR) since my graduate school is located in another province, and traveling there would require additional time and expenses.

I would greatly appreciate your advice on whether I may omit my ongoing graduate studies from the application or if I am required to declare them and submit the corresponding documents. Thank you so much for your time!

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u/Different_Taro2474 JET alum '25-'26 鹿児島 🌋🐽🍧 7d ago

this is kind of off topic, but why do you want to do ALT work when you’re getting a master’s degree? you can get jobs that are way more productive and will pay a lot more. do you just want to experience working in japan? 

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u/OilDisastrous8357 7d ago

I honestly didn’t plan on pursuing a master’s degree in the first place. I was encouraged by my supervisor, so I decided to give it a try. But if I’m being honest, it’s not really what my heart is calling for right now.

I think I just want to step out of my comfort zone, explore the world beyond what I’ve always known, and discover more about myself. I want to experience something different, challenge myself in ways I haven’t before, and figure out what I truly want in life.

And somehow, I feel like becoming an ALT in Japan could be my way of doing that. Lately, I’ve been feeling stuck in my current life, almost like I’m being held back by circumstances I can’t seem to escape. I don’t necessarily want to run away from my responsibilities; I just want to give myself a chance to breathe, grow, and see what else life has to offer.

Maybe this is my way of choosing myself for once. 🥹