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space · Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 44 Location: japan

Hi everybody, I've been reading ever since JET visited my school and this is my first post! I applied to JET this year, but anyway, on to my topic.

I have a few friends that are somewhat interested in teaching in Japan, too. Unfortunately, they do not have university degrees. They do, however, have enough credits at universities to transfer to community college and get an associate degree within a year.

I am utterly confused with what companies allow an associate degree.
I know JET is out, they don't do it.
NOVA has that part time thing, but only if you are in Australia, us US citizens need a univ degree.
What about private? AEON, GEOS, etc?

Also, as far as the visa is concerned, I seem to recall that you may need a univ degree for a real working visa anyway. Is this true?

Thanks all

PS. yes, i noticed there is a recent post about a canadian asking about a WHV. Is WHV an option for Americans? Is WHV even relevant?

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

space · Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 44 Location: japan

Ah, thanks a lot for you help, PAULH.

PAULH · Joined: 28 Jan 2003 Posts: 4672 Location: Western Japan

where are you from anyway?

Canadians can get working holiday visas. Americans can not apply for this but need a 4-year degree to get a work visa.

you can work PT or FT on the working holiday visa for up to one year.

space · Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 44 Location: japan

Hmm... I just realized... One of my friends is Canadian. Smile

I had forgotten, he's an IRC friend.

My other friend is living from Chicago, which is where I am also from.

I curently live in Boulder, Colorado where I go to school. I'm getting my degree next semester, so hopefully JET accepts me.