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Tag Archives: JET
Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 2
Part 1: What is a CIR? The Application Process Now that you’ve decided the CIR position is right for you, it’s time to prepare the application, which will be available in late September/early October 2011 for the 2012-13 departure group. … Continue reading
Posted in applications, JET, jobs
Tagged application, CIR, employment, interview, JET, JET Program, living abroad
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Applying to JET as a CIR, Part 1
Part 1: What is a Coordinator for International Relations? For many fairly recent college graduates with degrees in Asian Studies, the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is the next stop on their career path. Last year, we ran several … Continue reading
Posted in JET, jobs, main posts, program review
Tagged application, CIR, Coordinator for International Relations, JET
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Announcement: JET Alum Academics Group on LinkedIn
From Jet Wit: Steven Horowitz of JET Wit set up a new LinkedIn group for JETs, JET alums and friends of JET who work in academia or are interested in working in academia. This includes any professors, PhD candidates, masters … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, JET, social networking
Tagged academia, alum, JET, JETAA, jetwit, LinkedIn
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Great Lakes JETAA Relief Fundraiser
From Great Lakes JETAA: Please join us on Friday, April 22nd for a Japan Relief Fundraiser benefiting the JETAA USA Relief Fund at Mac’s Cafe in Columbus’s Short North district. Mac’s Cafe is located at 693 N High St; Columbus, … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, events, JET
Tagged Columbus, donation, earthquake relief, fundraiser, Great Lakes JETAA, JET, JETAA, Ohio, relief, tsunami relief
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JET Application The Sequel: The Interview Strikes Back
Long time no see guys. Sorry about the radio silence. However, my sources (and by sources I mean Facebook) tell me that the results for JET interviews have been released and those chosen are beginning to freak out a bit. … Continue reading
Posted in embassy, interviewing, JET, jobs, main posts
Tagged ALT, DC, interviews, Japan, Japanese, JET, jobs, preparation
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Funding Opportunities for International MBA Students at the Doshisha Business School
This information is from Dr. Andrew Staples via Great Lakes JETAA. Although this information it is targeted at former JETs, the funding opportunities are for international students in general. -Leah Additionally, there is an open day at Doshisha Business School … Continue reading
Posted in announcements, financial assistance, funding, graduate school, JET
Tagged Doshisha, Doshisha Business School, funding, international student, JET, MBA, scholarships
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Blog Review: Ishikawa JET blog
Being able to share information on working and living in Japan is one of the big perks of having the ability to blog. And when you surf the net, you’ll find a lot of sites are aimed at members of … Continue reading
Posted in blogs, culture, JET, living abroad, useful links
Tagged blog review, Ishikawa, Ishikawa JET blog, Japan, JET, JET programme
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Is JET for you?: Why I didn’t do JET.
Hey, everyone. I’m Amanda and this is my first time posting on the blog so I think I should probably tell you a little about myself. I’m a Gettysburg College 2009 graduate with a B.A. in Japanese Studies. I studied … Continue reading
Posted in JET, jobs, living abroad, main posts
Tagged AEON, application process, eikaiwa, employment, English Program in Korea, EPIK, ESL, GEPIK, Gyeonggi English Program in Korea, interview, JET, jobs, Korea, rejection, teaching
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Why Apply for JET? (With a focus on the ALT position)
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 ALT, application, application process, culture, Japan, Japanese culture, JET
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Blog Review: JETs with J.D.s
Using Japanese with a very specific field in mind can be a challenge. Unless you’re pursuing translation or English-teaching positions (the standard answer for most who step out with a Japanese B.A.), it’s likely that you’ll have a difficult time … Continue reading
What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies? 