PEOPLE of IR | College of International Relations

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

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

alumni|
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

studyabroad|international|ir_major|
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

academics|gs_major|
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

studentlife|international|gs_major|
Our experience at the Thailand Bangkok Training Program strengthened my resolve to work for an international organization.

IWAMURA Atsushi
Fifth-year International Relations Major

2024.10.17

studyabroad|international|ir_major|
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|

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

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.

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.

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.

Our experience at the Thailand Bangkok Training Program strengthened my resolve to work for an international organization.

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.

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