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  Bridging Japan and the US through International Relations and Language – My Four Years in the JDP and My Global Future

  INADA Mimi
  Fourth-year Joint Degree Program (RU-home)

  2025.2.25

  studentlife|academics|studyabroad|jdp|

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  Zemi Research Convention 2024“The Integration of Human Rights into International Environmental Law and its Implications”

  Ochi Seminar
  (team name: Environmental Justice Analysts)

  2025.1.6

  academics|openseminar|

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  Zemi Research Convention 2024“Are Israel's actions in Palestine considered self-defence”

  Ochi Seminar
  (team name: The Prosecutors)

  2024.12.25

  academics|openseminar|

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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

  studentlife|academics|gs_major|

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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

  academics|gs_major|

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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 China

  2024.8.28

  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 Korea

  2024.8.6

  academics|international|gs_major|

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  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|

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  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|

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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 Germany

  2024.3.13

  studentlife|academics|international|gs_major|

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