Regret Not Recontracting

Were there any JETs who did the program for only one year and initially regretted not recontracting, but things eventually worked out for them? I plan to go to grad school, so I chose not to recontract. However, given the current state of things in the U.S., I’m feeling conflicted about whether I made the right decision—or if I should’ve delayed grad school for another year or two. What was your experience like after doing JET for only one year and returning to the U.S.?

by Jin_iam9