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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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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 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
studentlife|international|gs_major|
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Our experience at the Thailand Bangkok Training Program strengthened my resolve to work for an international organization.
IWAMURA Atsushi
Fifth-year International Relations Major2024.10.17
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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
academics|international|gs_major|
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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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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 Germany2024.3.13
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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 Major2024.3.13
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Here is the place to have an opportunity to expand your worldview and cultivate a deep understanding of international relations in a richly diverse environment.
BATKHUYAG Tamir
Second-year Global Studies Major2024.2.14
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