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JET Stories
Breaking Your JET Program Contract
Reasons ALTs Break Contract There are so many reasons why ALTs want to break their contracts. 99% of the time, the excuses are inexcusable (yes, …
Being Bullied “ijime” by Students in Japan
A little background: Yes, these were some of my junior high school kids. No, they didn’t fight me during any lesson. Yes, they were very …
Do NOT Buy from Your Predecessor
Finally, you have made it on JET… whether it be shortlisted or upgraded you did it! Soon you will know your placement after a month …
After the Interview – What Went Wrong or Right?
So you just finished your JET Program interview or an interview with another company… Just what went wrong or right? Did anything go badly at …
Are You Too Old for the JET Program?
Every year someone asks if they are “too old” for the JET Program Whether you are 21 or 41, your age doesn’t really mean a …
10 Pros and Cons of the JET Program
What exactly are the Pros and Cons to JET? Pro #1 Support Network Pro #1, As a JET participant, you have support from CLAIR (Council …
Medication
Medication is a tricky subject for those coming to Japan. As someone who is knowledgeable about importing and buying medication in Japan, I can share …
From Private Teaching to JET, Here’s My Story
My story to becoming a JET
About the Authors
Brief Intro About the Authors: We are former JET (Japan Exchange Teaching) Program Alumni from the United States. For our JET experience, we both resided …