Hi everyone, I recently got the news that I was shortlisted, and I am super grateful. I was planning on submitting my forms today.
That said, I got into teachers' college in February, which is a two-year program. I planned to push it back by a year to take this wonderful opportunity and then apply next fall. That said, my province (I'm from Ontario, Canada) changed teachers' college into a one-year program yesterday, which starts in May and ends in September. This program would start in May 2027, and I would still be teaching in Japan until August 2027.
My family is telling me the best choice is to go to teachers' college now because I got into a competitive program, and to decline and reapply to Jet later. I know I can make my own choice, but I can't help but feel concerned for the future. I want to take the path that would leave me with the least regret, but it's so challenging to navigate within such a short amount of time.
Any advice? & has anyone declined a shortlist offer and then reapplied later with success?
EDIT: Thank you for all the support and advice, I have decided to pursue teachers college and decline my offer this time around:’) Sad, but I am definitely excited to see where this decision will lead in the future. Good luck to everyone who reads this:)
by Puccipooch