Category Archives: JET

Is JET for you?: Why I didn’t do JET.

Posted on November 14, 2010 by importedmegami

Hey, everyone. I’m a Gettysburg College 2009 graduate with a B.A. in Japanese Studies. I studied abroad at Kansai Gaidai during the spring of my junior year and I was also the 200-level Japanese tutor my senior year. I’m currently … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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