Unbeaten Paths: Toyo 20202021
Edited by Jordan Rocke Hey everyone! Welcome to our second annual consecutive Unbeaten Paths. Last time, we focused on a handful of incoming JETs from under-represented countries on the JET […]
Backtrack #3: Goal Well Met (Terrence Gardiner, Yawatahama 1993-1995)
Thanks Flowers say thanks, As do some sweets, But a poem Does them better… For the flowers will die, And the sweets will be eaten, But a poem is immortal, […]
Backtrack #2: With New Eyes and Extra Colours (Sara Armstrong, Matsuyama 2005-08)
What’s your name, when and where was your placement, and where are you from originally? My name is Sara Armstrong, I’m originally from West Virginia, USA. I was placed with […]
Backtrack #1: So Many Firsts (Annie Vuong, Matsuno 2009-12)
Editor’s note: Welcome to the first edition of Backtrack, a hopefully interesting project I’m pursuing as the newly re-elected Mikan editor! This year presents a few challenges to the blog. […]
Q&A Panel
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Women in the Workplace
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Culture Shock & Mental Health
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Drinking Culture & Professionalism
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Healthcare & Emergency Preparedness
All JET participants are covered with four types of insurance – including National Health Insurance and JET Program Accident Insurance. Here are some useful pointers we’ve collected about staying healthy here in […]