Category Archives: applications

Why Apply for JET? (With a focus on the ALT position)

Posted on November 3, 2010 by reedra01

The JET program is an excellent program that aims to promote grassroots internationalization between Japan and other nations. There is a common misconception that the main role of JET participants is to teach English. This simply is not true. The … Continue reading →

Posted in applications, JET, main posts | Tagged , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Military Points to Consider

Posted on October 10, 2010 by kachmcd

Hello, everyone.  Katie here!  After spending my years at Gettysburg soaking up Japanese Studies and Political Science, I decided to join the military.  Everyone has their different reasons, I won’t get into mine, but I’ve heard them range from money … Continue reading →

Posted in applications, main posts, military service, senior year | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

The JET Application Process – The Actual Application

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Hakuba Jen

Hello Everyone! Jen C. here. I figured I should type something out about how exactly one goes about getting into JET Program, since it’s relatively fresh in my mind (though the nightmares have stopped). The JET website has big bold … Continue reading →

Posted in applications, JET, jobs, main posts | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Coping with Senior Year Decisions

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Paula

Hello there! My name is Paula and I’ll be kicking off the blog with our first post. Just a quick introduction: Of those of us who graduated in 2008, I decided to continue immediately into graduate school to acquire my … Continue reading →

Posted in applications, graduate school, main posts, senior year | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments