Considering JET for 2027 - Looking for advice
Hello! I'm a 22 year old recent graduate with a degree in music, and I'm considering applying to the JET program next year.
Last year I went on a five month long exchange to Hyogo and I loved it, I have experience teaching in a classroom and working in a daycamp, and I took Japanese for three years in university and can speak between an N4 to an N3 level. I want to become a teacher, I love teaching and I love kids. I realized in order to fully decide if this career is for me, doing the JET program for a year or two would be a good idea. I've lived in both cities of 5 million people and on a farm, so I'm pretty adaptable.
My two main concerns are regarding finances and my relationship. I've been with my partner for five years and they are incredibly supportive of me doing the program, but because we are a same sex couple we don't have the same rights in terms of visas. If my partner chose to come with me, does anyone know of any form of dependency visa they could apply for? If anyone has any tips for long distance relationships that'd be amazing. They're also hoping to come visit even if they can't stay.
In terms of finances, I'm a bit overwhelmed because I currently make full time minimum wage. I've managed to scrape together 2000 CAD in savings for the program, but I want to save about 3000 more before I leave. If anyone has any tips for saving up, please let me know.
Thank you!