Voices of Jelper Club Members — Kane Scott, University of St Andrews ’25: From Scottish Classrooms to Japan’s Tech Frontier

With final exams just around the corner, Kane Scott is wrapping up a Computer Science degree at the University of St Andrews and lining up his next big move: a career in Japan. Drawing confidence from a gap-year in Thailand, a study-abroad stint in Australia, and a month-long tour of Japan, Kane is now using Jelper Club to turn his twin passions—technology and Japanese culture—into a concrete job offer.

Kane Scott

―― Could you briefly introduce yourself?

Kane: Absolutely. I’m Kane Scott, a final-year Computer Science student at St Andrews—my last exams start next week, so it’s the stressful season. I was born and raised in Scotland, but I’ve spent plenty of time abroad. After high school I took a gap year in Thailand, volunteering as an English teacher, and that experience proved I could thrive far from home. During university I spent my third year studying in Australia, and on my way back to the UK I travelled around Japan for a month—mostly in the south before flying out of Tokyo. That trip deepened my fascination with Japan’s tech scene and sparked a long-term goal: live and work in Japan, either in an IT role or teaching. I’m a lifelong Nintendo fan and even made it to their Kyoto headquarters as well.

―― Did Thailand shape your interest in working overseas?

Kane: I was curious about living abroad already, but Thailand gave me real confidence. Leaving home at eighteen and teaching in a rural school was both scary and exciting; it showed me I could adapt anywhere.

―― What stood out during your month in Japan?

Kane: Re-connecting with friends I’d met in Australia, ticking off bucket-list spots in the south, and experiencing everyday life—the people, the food, the efficiency. Every stop made me love Japan more.

―― Now that you’re graduating, what career paths are you considering?

Kane: I’ve accepted a place on a teacher-training program, which will qualify me to teach in Japan. At the same time, I’m actively exploring IT roles—programming is my strength—and I can see myself moving into tech management later on.

―― What steps are you taking toward that goal?

Kane: I rely on Jelper Club. The platform’s search and language-filter tools save me hours, and the Ask HR chat lets me clarify qualifications directly with companies. I’m also on the committee of our university’s Japan Society; earlier this year we hosted a career session with Fujifilm in collaboration with Jelper Club.

―― How responsive have HR teams been via Jelper Club?

Kane: It varies by company, but overall it’s encouraging. Having a direct line to companies beats sending applications into a black hole.

―― Are you casting a wide net or targeting specific roles?

Kane: My limited Japanese narrows the field, so I’m focusing on English-friendly IT positions first. Once in Japan I’ll keep improving my language skills and aim for broader responsibilities.

―― Any advice for students who hope to work in Japan?

Kane: Start learning Japanese early, even just hiragana and katakana—they open doors and show commitment. Build confidence through smaller overseas experiences, and use tools like Jelper Club to streamline the job hunt. It can feel overwhelming otherwise.

From teaching in Thailand to coding in St Andrews dorm rooms, Kane has turned international experiences into a clear plan: leverage tech skills—and teacher credentials if needed—to land in Japan. Platforms like Jelper Club make that plan tangible, providing visa-friendly postings, language filters, and direct HR access. If you’re ready to map a similar path, register with Jelper Club and start turning travel memories into a cross-border career.

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(Interviewer/Editor: Jelper Club Editorial Team)