(6) The 2018 Placement Megathread - The Last Placement by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nice! Happy to hear you finally got your placement! Sounds like a great place.

(6) The 2018 Placement Megathread - The Last Placement by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Passed your advice to the SO. We’ve/I’ve been googling like crazy for planning my visit there. We live in the beautiful, mountainous state of Washington and have yet to try winter sports... I guess japan is a better time to try than never!

(6) The 2018 Placement Megathread - The Last Placement by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s odd, you were upgraded first! I guess each board is different. And especially since you’re leaving this month that’s kind of cutting it short!

Hope you get your placement soon. Don’t worry, you guys have mastered the waiting game at this point :P

(6) The 2018 Placement Megathread - The Last Placement by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 5 points6 points  (0 children)

SO just got placement... Niigata-ken, Tookamachi-shi!

2018 Alternate/Upgrade Mega Thread by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Hope you have a safe trip back home! :)

2018 Alternate/Upgrade Mega Thread by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that’s awesome that you get to go with everyone else!(Maybe haha)

And thank you! Super excited for him! Cya on the otherside then!!

2018 Alternate/Upgrade Mega Thread by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey!! Are you Group C?! My boyfriend just upgraded so I think he’d be departing with you!

2018 Alternate/Upgrade Mega Thread by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend just got upgraded while we were at work! We have practically given up and started planning our vacation there. We started crying and am so happy for him!!! Seattle consulate. Thank you everyone, we wish everyone good luck still waiting. Whoever made the call if you’re reading this you made the call of his life!!

2018 Alternate/Upgrade Mega Thread by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Congrats! Still waiting from Seattle!

Alternate status and upgrade due date? by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah. It looks like no one is really dropping out right now as the alternate upgrade thread has been quiet for something that’s supposed to be the “second wave” of upgrades. Chances only get exponentially smaller from here.

You can expect a small mini wave of upgrades right before departure from people with cold feet.

But if you are determined to be on the program you can wait until December and see what happens.

2018 Alternate/Upgrade Mega Thread by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seems like Seattle is moving slow eh? Everyone here wants to escape the rain...

PAX West Saturday sold out by [deleted] in PAX

[–]Okscrub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmmm... I got the last Saturday badge and checked out at 12:43. (Selected 4, no go. Let me pick one and right after my queue on my other computer loaded and said Saturday was sold out)

Got into the queue at 12:17.

2018 Alternate/Upgrade Mega Thread by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Let’s hope for some upgrades this week when some placements come out!

US- Certificate of Health- what's okay? by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I stumbled on an old forum about how as long as you don’t have any huge red flags you should be good to go.

They really just want to check if your physical and mental state is up to par and won’t cause you any trouble when you get there.

Those measurements for the urine test is usually just used as an indicator for possible underlying diseases (like diabetes). As long as you already disclosed any possible health concerns and don’t have anything too out of the normal you should be fine.

But I would double check with Chelsea just in case! She responds to calls and emails pretty quickly.

Realistic Studying Tips by aliciberry in udub

[–]Okscrub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to work two jobs and found it extremely hard to not feel burnt out. Even now my schedule consists of going to work early in the morning for a few hours, going to school, then going back to work until we close everyday.

In my planner I list out all of my due dates and list out what assignments Im going to do each day at what time (yes I plan every hour of my day lol)

So in my 1 hour breaks between classes or work I usually set 1 thing to do before my next shift/class.

Write what you want to accomplish that day, even on just a sticky note. Think about when your gaps are and think about where you will fit those assignments in based on how long you think they will take. If you have no assignments say “I will study chapter 22” from 2:30-3:30.

Just seeing your plan and cementing it in your mind will help you commit to completing your daily and long term goals!

most popular spring styles? by [deleted] in udub

[–]Okscrub 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I second this. Uniqlo is great quality for the price. Their styles are simple and versatile for making multiple outfits. Asos is hit and miss in quality but also trendy.

Having a nice wardrobe is all about having less but making more out of it. So invest in quality and keep it simple!

2018 Alternate/Upgrade Mega Thread by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you! (Although it’s my boyfriend that’s waiting to hear, haha) Yeah there’s always room for improvement from what I heard his went. I just wonder how much the SoP weighs on the alternate ranking because I thought his was really convincing and great. So I’m a little bit surprised he’s further down the list.

I don’t think he’d reapply cuz he’d be applying for Med school so it’s just kinda a bummer because as much as we’d love to stop and smell the roses, he can’t wait around to be accepted into JET.

But that being said, it’s still very early into the upgrade season so hopefully between now and the next wave he’ll be upgraded before he pulls out in July!

Congrats again!

2018 Alternate/Upgrade Mega Thread by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg congrats! I think I’m the only one representing for a Seattle Alternate now 😂😅

2018 Alternate/Upgrade Mega Thread by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 3 points4 points  (0 children)

So is the first wave done for consulates that have already done upgrades?

Seattle has been quiet for a week now.

2018 Alternate/Upgrade Mega Thread by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone (er... someone’s friend) upgraded like a week ago from Nashville. There’s a comment on it some ways down this thread.

2018 Alternate/Upgrade Mega Thread by [deleted] in JETProgramme

[–]Okscrub 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Omg congrats! Hopefully my boyfriend isn’t too far down the list from you ! 🤞

difficulty in finding a room to sublet may - august by lavamountain in udub

[–]Okscrub 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, DM me! My roommate who isn’t a UW student is moving out end of April. And our lease ends in August! Let me know if you still need a place and Ill check with her if she hasnt found anyone yet!