The range of JET Programme experiences is enormous, with placements in every region of Japan. The principles and goals of The JET Programme are the same throughout but JET experiences vary widely according to the interests and approach of each participant, as well as the type and location of their placement. Here are some samples.
Written by JETs whilst on the program:
Kasun Perera – ALT Chiba Prefecture
Amy Reeve – ALT Okayama Prefecture
A Day in the life of an ALT – A forum discussion
My JET Programme Experience – ALT Niigata Prefecture
Miho’s Excellent Adventure – by Miho Tashiro
Interview With A JET Program Participant
Why JET Remains a Good Deal – A BD discussion
JETs who take a look back at their time on the JET Programme and talk about their experiences:
Discussion on reverse culture shock by ex-JET’s
Heidi Graham – CIR Nagasaki City, 2000-2003
Malcolm Gibson – CIR Kobe City, 1998-2001
Luke Barclay – ALT Fukui Prefecture, 1999-2001
Nikesh Mehta – ALT Tochigi Prefecture, 1999-2000
Jennifer May paints a bright picture of the JET Programme
The JET Program: Teaching English in Japan While Getting to Know it as an Insider by Aaron Paulson
Japan’s JET Program: Join Japan’s Leading ESL Training and Job Placement Program by Laura Mann
JET Survey – A wide range of opinions
Pros and Cons of the JET program (ESL Teaching in Japan) – by a non-JET teacher
A Day in the Life of a JET – by Jeff Mendoza
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