Although she felt lonely at times, her loneliness eased as she learned to live with people she didn't know well. JET participants are never alone in the classroom, Nancy Canada told Education World. Canada is a Japanese Consulate JET coordinator and herself a JET alum. Because JET participants are assistants to primary teachers, knowledge of Japanese is not a requirement. What is required, though, is that participants have a bachelor's degree and be younger than 35.
Contracts are for one year, renewable twice.
The program covers all travel expenses. The salary is a respectable sum for living in Japan and enjoying what the country has to offer, said Mannina. The first time he tried to find work overseas, Jordan told Education World, he sent out about 50 r sum s but received only form letters suggesting he attend recruitment fairs. One day, I hope to settle down and open a bed and breakfast. For those who think the Peace Corp is only for the young, read Ann Furr's story .