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Developing my Japanese proficiency enabled me to engage in a wide range of experiences during my time in Japan.
DAO NGUYEN BAO Ngoc
Third-year Global Studies Major / International Student from Vietnam2025.9.26
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Studying international relations in English while also having the opportunity to learn Japanese in Kyoto provided the perfect environment for me.
CHA Mok Won
Fourth-year Global Studies Major / International Student from Korea2025.9.22
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Exploring International Relations through the U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe’s Ambassador’s Youth Council
AMANAI (VAN DUIJVENBODE) Milea
Fourth-year Global Studies Major2025.9.22
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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 Indonesia2024.12.2
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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 Major2024.10.22
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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 Kong2024.10.22
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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
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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 China2024.8.28
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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 Korea2024.8.6
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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 Major2024.8.6
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※Year in school is as of the writing of the article.