PEOPLE of IR | College of International Relations

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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|
My time at the College of International Relations taught me two crucial lessons that continue to guide me today: thriving in diverse environments and cultivating a love of learning.

SAKAKIBARA Jun
Uniting Vic.Tas (Global Studies Major Alumnus 2015)

2024.11.8

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Peace Studies Seminar Hiroshima Fieldtrip: I feit it was so real how people would get involved in the crossfire – a hibakusha story inspired me to learn so as to help achieve peaceful goals.

HATANAKA Kai Masaaki
Third-year Global Studies Major

2024.10.22

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Language ability and confidence influenced my personality: This is the first place in Japan where I feel that I can be myself.

CHI Xing Ying
Second-year Global Studies Major / International Student from Hong Kong

2024.10.22

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After participating in the Thailand Bangkok Training Program, I felt once again that working for an international organization is the career I would like to pursue. I want to work with them to create a better world.

KURIMOTO Hiyori
Fourth-year International Relations Major

2024.10.22

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

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.

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.

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

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.

My time at the College of International Relations taught me two crucial lessons that continue to guide me today: thriving in diverse environments and cultivating a love of learning.

Peace Studies Seminar Hiroshima Fieldtrip: I feit it was so real how people would get involved in the crossfire – a hibakusha story inspired me to learn so as to help achieve peaceful goals.

Language ability and confidence influenced my personality: This is the first place in Japan where I feel that I can be myself.

After participating in the Thailand Bangkok Training Program, I felt once again that working for an international organization is the career I would like to pursue. I want to work with them to create a better world.

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