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Originally Posted by SSJup81
To be honest, I wouldn't know what to say for either choices without coming across as shallow or petty or uninformative.
Hokkaido: I love winter weather, and this region of Japan is very beautiful in the winter. It is also known for its onsen, good seafood, and various winter activities. It's also not as hot during the summer compared to the other regions. 
Tochigi: I know someone on the Tochigi BOE. Yep yep. That's my reason why I chose it. Aside from that, and hearing how nice Utsunomiya-shi was, it sounds like a nice place.
Saitama: Yep yep, it's my sister city. That's my only reason. (Humorous sarcasm) I'm almost guaranteed a spot there!! Relations are important! 
Could you imagine telling the interviewers that stuff above if asked? ><;
Maybe I could just say it was a random choice, or if I get to the interviewing process, I can cross my fingers and just hope that they don't ask me about it at all. |
They seem like pretty decent reasons! Choosing an area you think you'll feel comfortable in makes sense, and I've heard they love the whole sister city thing - make up some spiel about strengthening ties between your two cities and how much this means to you. I've heard that saying you know someone in the place you choose isn't looked upon too happily, although I'm not really sure why.
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Originally Posted by OsakaPapa
Hopefully more people have been sent out of Canberra since then. I'm sure the number has went up especially since the program grows every year. Are there any other places that are in a feasible distance that you can apply from? When it comes to achievements and such, while they would be helpful, I really think the essay is going to be really important, so make sure you nail that pretty good  That will really tell them about you and if you plead your case well, I think you'll be fine  They can't go just on experiences alone, because not everybody has the same oppurtunities. |
There's a few other cities closer, but they're quite large and will have significantly more competition
When I think about it 7 people from a state of 300,000 people isn't too bad. Most people move to Canberra to take up government positions there rather than wanting to move away, so now that I think of it my odds aren't too bad after all.
I reckon I can spin a good essay when I need to, so hopefully that'll work enough... I'm hoping that the fact I have some experience with working full time as opposed to fresh grads will count for something.
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Originally Posted by SSJup81
I can loosen up without alcohol. I can be goofy and fun without the aid of alcohol, although, it does help some. lol I would only drink enough for a buzz anyway. That's enough for me. That aside, I don't see how some people can keep going with drinks. I get full. lol
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That's why you go for the shooters ^_~ I'm not a big drinker either actually; I've been drunk at times (it doesn't really take much) and I wouldn't mind drinking with my colleagues at an enkai, but I'm really hoping to not get to the insane liver destruction stage it seems many JETs do. Luckily as a small girl I doubt there will be too many expectations of me!