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Tag Archives: JSB

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 |

Alumni Interview Series – Episode 6: ED CLEMONS (KARAKUWA, MIYAGI, 2009-2011)

Posted by Bahia Simons-Lane

Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I stayed in Miyagi Prefecture (Tohoku/Northeast region) in the town of Karakuwa, located on a peninsula on the outskirts of Kesennuma City, from 8/2009 to 8/2011. What sparked your interest in applying for the JET program? During my time at the University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) I started taking classes on East Asian history, ...READ MORE »

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

Alumni Interview Series – Episode 4: Michael Turner (Miyako, Iwate 1995-1997)

Posted by Bahia Simons-Lane

As part of our partnership with the Japan Society Boston, we are sharing excerpts of interviews with JET alumni on our social media and blog. We will work our way down Japan and share interviews with participants from all 47 prefectures! Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? I was in Miyako-shi, Iwate-ken, from 1995 to 1997. What sparked your ...READ MORE »

Posted in Alumni Interview Series, JET Alumni | Tagged Alumni Interview Series, Japan Society Boston, JET Alumni, JSB |

Alumni Interview Series – Episode 3: Doug Sikora (Ofunato, Iwate, 1992-1994)

Posted by Bahia Simons-Lane

As part of our partnership with the Japan Society Boston, we are sharing excerpts of interviews with JET alumni on our social media and blog. We will work our way down Japan and share interviews with participants from all 47 prefectures! Episode 3: Iwate Interview with Doug Sikora. Where were you in Japan as a JET and when? Iwate-Ken, Ofunato-shi, Sakari-cho. August 1st, 1992 – ...READ MORE »

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

Alumni Interview Series: Episode 2 – Abigail MacBain (Ajigasawa, Aomori, 2004-2006)

Posted by Bahia Simons-Lane

A woman in a red shirt with long red hair sitting on a rock next to the ocean As part of our partnership with the Japan Society Boston, we will be sharing excerpts of interviews with JET alumni on our social media and blog! Our second interview is with former JET Abigail MacBain who was placed in Aomori. We will work our way down Japan and share interviews with participants from all 47 prefectures! Episode 2: Aomori Interview with Abigail ...READ MORE »

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