[AlwaysPEPSI]

MMM: I apply through the embassy, but do I actually need to go there in person to hand all the forms in? I have family in Bainbridge Island, WA so they could take my forms to the Seattle one, and for the interview process I could fly to Hawaii since it's closer. Or would this not work?

Senshi: Can I get a good teaching job for 3-4 years with just a Sociology major? If not teaching then yeah, it seems like social services would be my only option, but that's usually part of the government as well so I don't know if I would be eligible for those jobs... although I believe I would enjoy them. Connections are very important... now I just have to figure out how to make those connections once I'm in Japan.

It's starting to get overwhelming right now since there is so much unknown, but this is one of my most important goals in life so I'll stick with it.
So it seems like I will definitely have a few hurdles to go through. The three main ones being:

* Holding a job in Japan for 4 years+ so I can be eligible for citizenship (requirement for law enforcement)
* Applying for citizenship
* Getting into law enforcement

I think the hardest thing is going to be getting a solid job for the 5 years that I would have to stay in Japan for to be able to get citizenship. I've always wanted to go into some sort of law enforcement career, not necessarily a police officer though, but that's usually the first stepping stone to anywhere (even though I hate uniforms!!). If I can get into JET for the year after I graduate from college then I shouldn't have a problem with fluency. 2 years in Japan and I should be well enough to take any job that is offered to me. I am very motivated and seem to have a natural talent when it comes to languages, so as long as I don't fall back on English if I'm lazy then I should be fine.