Khalid Birdsong on Pursuing your Passion
Khalid Birdsong (Shimamoto, 2003-2005) wrote the article"This Quote From Seth Godin Could Change How You Think About Pursuing Your Passion"
Dr. Tinianow Brings His Super Talents to the Classroom in a Helpful Way
Dan Tinianowwas (AET, 1987-1988) was named Faculty of the Month at the University of Arizona Global Campus.
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Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I was placed as an ALT in Shimokitayama Village, Nara Prefecture, from 2015 to 2017. Shimokita has a population of a little less than a thousand people, and is located in the far southeastern corner of the prefecture, right next to Kumano City in Mie. It’s far from everything and way ...READ MORE »
USJETAA's Executive Director Bahia Simons-Lane attended the National Association of Japan America Societies (NAJAS) Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado from August 31st to September 2nd. Due to the pandemic, it was a smaller gathering than usual. This is the first trip that USJETAA Executive Director Bahia Simons-Lane has made since the start of the pandemic. On the first day, the ...READ MORE »
This program provides small grants to JET participants working in Japan on the JET Program to fund projects that introduce American culture and English language to students in their classrooms and to the local community. The Microgrant Initiative for American JETs is funded by the U.S. Embassy Tokyo. Application available here!
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WEEKLY/MONTHLY EVENTS
JETAANY Nihongo Dake Conversation Hour
Dates: Mondays
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. EDT
Details: Join us virtually Mondays on Zoom to keep your Japanese language skills sharp. This chat is ...READ MORE »
Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I was an ALT at Yuho High School and Toyama Prefectural Deaf School in Toyama-shi, Toyama Prefecture from 2006 to 2009.
What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program?
I was a Japanese Language and Literature major at Tufts University, so the JET Programme was the natural next step for me ...READ MORE »
JET Alumni Highlights
Op Ed: “Japan’s Olympic-Size Gamble on COVID-19”
As Japan hosts the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, JCIE/USA Senior Fellow James Gannon (Ehime, 1992-1994) discusses the country’s national COVID-19 response and implications as the country hosts the Tokyo Olympics. Jim Gannon is Vice-Chair on the USJETAA Board of Directors.
Great Lakes JETAA Interview with Daniel Stone of Two ...READ MORE »
Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I was an ALT in Joetsu-shi (prefectural high school ALT for two years) and Myoko Kogen (municipal junior high school ALT for one year) in Niigata 2004-2007.
What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program?
The opportunity to travel, experience the wonderful culture and food of Japan, and to see ...READ MORE »
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WEEKLY/MONTHLY EVENTS
JETAANY Members ONLY - Land a Job Through the JETAANY Linkedin Premium Subsidy Program!
September to November
Details: (We have updated the link for those who may have had ...READ MORE »
Where were you in Japan as a JET and when?
I lived in Soma-shi, Fukushima-ken from 1989-91.
What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program?
I had a couple of friends from college already on the JET Program and one of my best friends was getting ready to move to Japan. One night over a couple of beers he asked "Why ...READ MORE »
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