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IR students/graduates strive on and off campus,
in Kyoto and around the world.

Bridging Japan and the US through International Relations and Language – My Four Years in the JDP and My Global Future

INADA Mimi
Fourth-year Joint Degree Program (RU-home)

2025.2.25

studentlife|academics|studyabroad|jdp|
While technical knowledge and job-required skills can be learnt after being on the job, some skills, such as communication, presentation, data analysis, and visualization, are the skills I was able to learn from my time at Ritsumeikan.

Pranjal Modi
RIMOWA (Global Studies Major Alumnus 2022)

2025.2.4

alumni|
Zemi Research Convention 2024“The Integration of Human Rights into International Environmental Law and its Implications”

Ochi Seminar
(team name: Environmental Justice Analysts)

2025.1.6

academics|openseminar|
Zemi Research Convention 2024“Are Israel's actions in Palestine considered self-defence”

Ochi Seminar
(team name: The Prosecutors)

2024.12.25

academics|openseminar|
This supportive community empowers you to step out of your comfort zone and take on numerous challenges throughout your university life.

SUZUKI Tomoya
SAP (International Relations Major Alumnus 2018)

2024.12.11

alumni|
Surrounded by diversified nationalities of colleagues and external business relationships, this was essentially similar to what I experienced while studying in the College of International Relations.

Joyce Lo
Mindshare (Global Studies Major Alumnus 2017)

2024.12.10

alumni|
I undoubtedly have gained comprehension from different fields of studies under the realm of International Relations studies at Ritsumeikan.

Diva Fristika Lordya
Third-year Global Studies Major / International Student from Indonesia

2024.12.2

studentlife|academics|gs_major|
I encourage students to take advantage of various opportunities during their university years, meet diverse people, and broaden their perspectives. I look forward to meeting you someday at an international conference or on the frontlines of internati

Shin'ichi Bamba
UNICEF Guinea Office (International Relations Major Alumnus 2014)

2024.11.26

alumni|
The College of International Relations provided a very valuable foundation for my career to date in the field of private sector development in Africa and for building the strong motivation that led me to join UNDP.

HARA Sachiko
Programme Analyst, UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub Regional Office (in South Africa) (International Relations Major Alumnus 2013)

2024.11.26

alumni|
My life at Ritsumeikan was busy but incredibly fulfilling. The possibilities after graduation are endless—whether you choose to work or continue your academic journey in Japan or elsewhere.

LIN Tzu Cheng
Oji Holdings Corporation (Global Studies Major Alumnus 2019)

2024.11.14

alumni|

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IR students/graduates strive on and off campus, in Kyoto and around the world.

Bridging Japan and the US through International Relations and Language – My Four Years in the JDP and My Global Future

While technical knowledge and job-required skills can be learnt after being on the job, some skills, such as communication, presentation, data analysis, and visualization, are the skills I was able to learn from my time at Ritsumeikan.

Zemi Research Convention 2024“The Integration of Human Rights into International Environmental Law and its Implications”

Zemi Research Convention 2024“Are Israel's actions in Palestine considered self-defence”

This supportive community empowers you to step out of your comfort zone and take on numerous challenges throughout your university life.

Surrounded by diversified nationalities of colleagues and external business relationships, this was essentially similar to what I experienced while studying in the College of International Relations.

I undoubtedly have gained comprehension from different fields of studies under the realm of International Relations studies at Ritsumeikan.

I encourage students to take advantage of various opportunities during their university years, meet diverse people, and broaden their perspectives. I look forward to meeting you someday at an international conference or on the frontlines of internati

The College of International Relations provided a very valuable foundation for my career to date in the field of private sector development in Africa and for building the strong motivation that led me to join UNDP.

My life at Ritsumeikan was busy but incredibly fulfilling. The possibilities after graduation are endless—whether you choose to work or continue your academic journey in Japan or elsewhere.

IR students/graduates strive on and off campus,
in Kyoto and around the world.