PEOPLE of IR | College of International Relations

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

College of IR put me in good steady in my career path, while also improving my overall character – just to be a better human being.

Alvin KUEK
Singapore Airlines (Global Studies Major Alumnus 2022)

2024.9.3

alumni|gs_major|
I found my passion here for analyzing international dynamics with data: Ritsumeikan study inspired further learning beyond campus.

LI Ziyi
Fourth-year Global Studies Major / International Student from China

2024.8.28

academics|international|gs_major|
I used to focus on achieving higher grades by myself, but my university days, including a UK study program, taught me the value of collaboration.

CHEN Sirun
Fourth-year Global Studies Major

2024.8.6

studyabroad|gs_major|
The more I improve my Japanese, the more people are open to me: Deep conversations with local friends are the most rewarding of my efforts.

KIM Dong Geon
Second-year Global Studies Major / International Student from South Korea

2024.8.6

academics|international|gs_major|
Through first-hand explorations in Ritsumeikan studies, I realized interesting findings are embedded in our daily lives.

HOANG Khanh Linh
Fourth-year Global Studies Major / International Student from Vietnam

2024.7.29

studentlife|gs_major|
My first time living abroad alone, I discovered my potential at Ritsumeikan University through a for-credit internship and the Figure Skating Club.

YBUAN Karla Alexis
Third-year Joint Degree Program (AU-home)

2024.6.25

studentlife|jdp|
The Global Simulation Gaming course prepared ourselves for future roles in international relations.

Mutiara Nadine ANDREAPUTRI
Fourth-year Global Studies Major / International Student from Indonesia

2024.5.17

academics|gs_major|
Zemi Research Convention 2023 “Starbucks' Supply Chain: Unveiling its Labor Practices in the Americas”

Amekawa Seminar
(team name: Antibucks)

2024.3.26

academics|openseminar|gs_major|
Initiating food-related sustainability on campus, I was able to connect my research to hands-on activities.

MUENSTER Anna Lena
Fourth-year Global Studies Major / International Student from Germany

2024.3.13

studentlife|academics|international|gs_major|
Through the training program in Thailand, I learned about the many issues facing the international community. I was able to solidify in my mind “what type of experience I needed to prepare for my future".

NAKANO Mai
Fourth-year International Relations Major

2024.3.13

studyabroad|international|ir_major|

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

College of IR put me in good steady in my career path, while also improving my overall character – just to be a better human being.

I found my passion here for analyzing international dynamics with data: Ritsumeikan study inspired further learning beyond campus.

I used to focus on achieving higher grades by myself, but my university days, including a UK study program, taught me the value of collaboration.

The more I improve my Japanese, the more people are open to me: Deep conversations with local friends are the most rewarding of my efforts.

Through first-hand explorations in Ritsumeikan studies, I realized interesting findings are embedded in our daily lives.

My first time living abroad alone, I discovered my potential at Ritsumeikan University through a for-credit internship and the Figure Skating Club.

The Global Simulation Gaming course prepared ourselves for future roles in international relations.

Zemi Research Convention 2023 “Starbucks' Supply Chain: Unveiling its Labor Practices in the Americas”

Initiating food-related sustainability on campus, I was able to connect my research to hands-on activities.

Through the training program in Thailand, I learned about the many issues facing the international community. I was able to solidify in my mind “what type of experience I needed to prepare for my future".

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