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Tag Archives: JSB Interview Series

Interview: Sarah Stout – Hokuto, Yamanashi (2009-2014)

Posted by Bahia Simons-Lane

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when I was placed in the gorgeous, rural town of Hokuto, Yamanashi from 2009-2014. Located in the very north of Yamanashi, Hokuto is bordered by Nagano prefecture and is nestled within the Yatsugatake mountain range. So, in addition to having a very clear view of Mt. Fuji, Hokuto has stunning views of ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Highlights, Alumni Interview Series | Tagged Alumni Interview Series, JET Interview, JSB Interview Series |

Interview: Stephanie Balakrishnan – Kyotanabe, Kyoto (2015-2017)

Posted by Bahia Simons-Lane

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was placed as an ALT in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, from 2015-2017. I was very fortunate to have been placed in Kyoto, with its rich history and culture. Kyotanabe is located to the south of Kyoto, about 20 minutes away from the city by express train. What sparked your interest in applying ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Interview Series, JET Alumni | Tagged JET Alumni, JET alumni interview series, JSB Interview Series |

Episode 21: Interview with Jayson Madara (Nara-ken, 2015-2019)

Posted by Bahia Simons-Lane

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 »

Posted in Alumni Interview Series, JET Alumni | Tagged JET Interview, JET interview Series, JSB Interview Series |

Episode 20: Interview with Stephanie Simpson-White (Toyama-ken, 2006-09)

Posted by USJETAA Associate

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 »

Posted in Alumni Interview Series | Tagged Alumni Interview Series, JSB Interview Series |

Episode 16: Interview with Ella McCann (Kamogawa City, Chiba, 2012-2014)

Posted by USJETAA Associate

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was a multiple school ALT in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture from 2012-2014. What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? I went to Japan in my first year of college after an opportunity came up to go for a month. We went on a tour of Kyoto, Hiroshima, and ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Highlights, Alumni Interview Series | Tagged Chiba, JET Alumni, JET alumni interview series, JET alumni news, JSB Interview Series |

Episode 13: Interview with Sophia Chow (Fujisawa, Kanagawa, 2015-2017)

Posted by USJETAA Associate

  Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was a prefectural ALT based in Fujisawa-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 2015 – 2017.   .eic-frame-6569 { width: 474px; height:256px; background-color: #444444; border: 0px solid #444444; }.eic-frame-6569 .eic-image { border: 0px solid #444444; }   What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? Oh, so many reasons, but I think my main motivation to apply was ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Interview Series | Tagged JET Alumni, JET alumni interview series, JSB Interview Series |

Episode 12: Interview with Bahia Simons-Lane (Numata-shi, Gunma, 2005-2007)

Posted by Bahia Simons-Lane

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was a JET in Gunma Prefecture from 2005-2007. I taught at an all girls’ high school and then after JET worked at the prefectural board of education for one year. .eic-frame-6458 { width: 724px; height:314px; background-color: #ffffff; border: 4px solid #ffffff; }.eic-frame-6458 .eic-image { border: 4px solid #ffffff; } What sparked your ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Highlights, Alumni Interview Series | Tagged Alumni Interview Series, JET alumni interview series, JET Interview, JET Program Alumni, JSB, JSB Interview Series |

Episode 11: Interview with Quinn Annelin (Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, 2005 – 2006)

Posted by Bahia Simons-Lane

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture from 2005-2006. What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? I had done a high school exchange program in Chiba Prefecture, and then studied abroad at ICU in Tokyo during my junior year of college, so I knew Japan and the Kanto Region well. I definitely wanted ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Highlights, Alumni Interview Series | Tagged JET Alumni, JET alumni interview series, JSB, JSB Interview Series, tochigi |

Alumni Interview Series – Episode 7: DANIEL MORALES (NISHIAIZU, FUKUSHIMA 2005-2008)

Posted by USJETAA Associate

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? Nishiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture. 2005-2008.   What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? I majored in Japanese literature in college, and when I finished, I wanted an extended period of time to live in Japan to solidify my language skills and experience the culture. What are some of the things your ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Highlights, Alumni Interview Series, Blog Post, JET Alumni | Tagged JET interviews, JSB, JSB Interview Series |
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