Laura (2010) I had always wanted to go to Japan, but could never afford it. JET has also been economically viable for many wanting to figure out their future after graduation, providing an economic safety net. The programme had a positive reputation for its organised support network. The participants spanning all the decades have mentioned that the salary was an incentive for considering and applying for the programme. The participants above all found JET to be a comfortable choice for going abroad. It was also appealing as it was a safe choice as a recent graduate and an economically safe way to explore their futures. Elaina mentions the support network that was important in making her choice. For Jackson, it was a safe choice for doing the New Zealand overseas experience while earning. Maurice said one of the major reasons for choosing JET was also because of the inclusive insurance and housing. . Thus, the programme’s generous salary and supportive network is a major reason for applying for JET. For the participants it felt like a more organised, viable and safe choice. Having an efficient set up and a support network was also mentioned. The next section will describe how the programme was used to develop one’s skill set Opportunity to expand skill set Bart (1980) MEF seemed perfect to me. I would gain even more teaching experience AND live in another country. Alfie (1980) For two semesters I spent two semesters at Sophia University in Tokyo. During that period, I visited a senior high school nearby my apartment on several occasions and realized that spending (more) time in the Japanese education system was key to gaining a understanding of the nation, its people, and its culture. Abigail (1990) I did my degree, my dual honours in Japanese and business at and really if you’re going to be able to speak Japanese properly you have to go out and live out there. Maurice (2000) In America I was running my own martial arts dojo, and the more I
Laura (2010) I had always wanted to go to Japan, but could never it. JET has also been economically viable for many wanting to figure out their future after graduation, providing an economic safety net. The programme had a positive reputation for its organised support network. The participants spanning all the decades have mentioned that the salary was an incentive for considering and applying for the programme. The participants above all found JET to be a comfortable choice for going abroad. It was also appealing as it was a safe choice as a recent graduate and an economically safe way to explore their futures. Elaina mentions the support network that was important in making her choice. For Jackson, it was a safe choice for doing the New Zealand overseas experience while earning. Maurice said one of the major reasons for choosing JET was also because of the inclusive insurance and housing. . Thus, the programme’s generous salary and supportive network is a major reason for applying for JET. For the participants it felt like a more organised, viable and safe choice. Having an efficient set up and a support network was also mentioned. The next section will describe how the programme was used to develop one’s skill set Opportunity to expand skill set Bart (1980) MEF seemed perfect to me. I would gain even more teaching experience AND live in another country. Alfie (1980) For two semesters I spent two semesters at Sophia University in Tokyo. During that period, I visited a senior high school nearby my apartment on several occasions and realized that spending (more) time in the Japanese education system was key to gaining a understanding of the nation, its people, and its culture. Abigail (1990) I did my degree, my dual honours in Japanese and business at and really if you’re going to be able to speak Japanese properly you have to go out and live out there. Maurice (2000) In America I was running my own martial arts dojo, and the more I afford
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