PEOPLE of IR | College of International Relations

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

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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|
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

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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 Kong

2024.10.22

studentlife|international|gs_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|
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|
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

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

gs_major

I undoubtedly have gained comprehension from different fields of studies under the realm of International Relations studies at Ritsumeikan.

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.

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.

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”

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