--- title: English-medium Programs, Student's Voice description: Student Voice. Come look at profiles from students at Ritsumeikan's English-medium programs. Come to Japan, Study in English. Go Global. image: https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Iana_JDP2023/Profile.jpg --- [![Ritsumeikan University](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/university_horizontal_type2_white.jpg?width=1772&height=591&name=university_horizontal_type2_white.jpg "Ritsumeikan University")](http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/) - [International Admissions Office - Website](http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/) # Student Voices ## Study Beyond Borders Selected by the Japanese Government for the highly competitive “Top Global University Project”, Ritsumeikan University offers a world-class education to students worldwide. RU currently has 5 undergraduate degree programs conducted entirely in English. Read the Student Voices and find out about the opportunities and privileges of being a student at RU!     ![IMG_3610鮮明度アップ](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_3610%E9%AE%AE%E6%98%8E%E5%BA%A6%E3%82%A2%E3%83%83%E3%83%97.jpeg?width=1947&height=1947&name=IMG_3610%E9%AE%AE%E6%98%8E%E5%BA%A6%E3%82%A2%E3%83%83%E3%83%97.jpeg) ### Yuyu from Japan ##### JDP, Enrolled in 2023 I was a student in the IB Program at Ritsumeikan Uji High School, where I first took a class called Global Politics (Higher Level). I became deeply intrigued by the course content and found analyzing real-world conflicts and political events as they appeared on the news truly vital and relevant. This was my motivation ... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-yuyu?hsLang=en) ![Picture 1-2](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture%201-2.jpg?width=2350&height=2340&name=Picture%201-2.jpg) ### Bharat from India ##### ISSE Course, Enrolled in 2024 Throughout my high school years, I have been deeply interested in technology, especially computers and artificial intelligence. When I first started using my high school computer lab, I became curious about how computers could be used to solve everyday problems and support people’s work. As my interest grew, ... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-bharat?hsLang=en) ![1000098738-3](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/1000098738-3.jpg?width=625&height=629&name=1000098738-3.jpg) ### Joshua, from Hong Kong / Taiwan ##### GLA, Enrolled in 2023 Before graduating from high school, I did not have a clear academic interest or career path in mind. But one thing I knew for certain was that I wanted to pursue higher education outside of Hong Kong, not only because I was looking to experience a new environment, but also because I wanted to challenge myself ... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-joshua?hsLang=en) ![Sarah_portrait-1](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Sarah_portrait-1.jpg?width=2208&height=2208&name=Sarah_portrait-1.jpg) ### Sarah from the United States of America ##### GS Major, Enrolled in 2023 My decision to apply to RU comes from a mix of personal experiences, academic interests, and long-term career goals. During high school, I did a six-week homestay in Osaka, which gave me my first close-up experience of cultures outside the U.S.. This experience profoundly shaped my understanding of the world... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-sarah?hsLang=en) ![New profile pic (2)](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/New%20profile%20pic%20(2).jpg?width=1157&height=1153&name=New%20profile%20pic%20(2).jpg) ### Rintaro from Japan (raised in New Zealand) ##### JDP, Enrolled in 2023 I believe that studying international relations at the American University - Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program (JDP) will help me see the world beyond prejudice and approach global issues from multiple perspectives—political, economic, psychological, and historical—while acknowledging cultural differences. My appreciation for diversity, shaped by my experiences in both Japan and New Zealand, ... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-rintaro?hsLang=en) ![Tam_portrait](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Tam_portrait.png?width=335&height=332&name=Tam_portrait.png) ### Tam from Bangladesh ##### ISSE Course, Enrolled in 2023 What I love about the ISSE Course is that it does not wait until the end to prepare you for that, as you are already gaining project experience from your first year. And I am not just talking about technical knowledge. You also learn how to define a problem, how to approach it, what to do when you are stuck, how to ask for help, and where to look for solutions... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-tam?hsLang=en) ![Zitian_portrait](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Zitian_portrait.jpg?width=1635&height=1866&name=Zitian_portrait.jpg) ### Zitian from China ##### GS Major, Enrolled in 2024 The most interesting class I have taken so far is Introduction to Anthropology. I found it especially engaging because it offered a high degree of freedom in conducting fieldwork. For my project, I focused on anime pilgrimage sites. This class gave me a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of culture, media and tourism in a meaningful way... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-zitian?hsLang=en) ![Guhan_Matriculation Ceremony](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Guhan_Matriculation%20Ceremony.jpeg?width=356&height=351&name=Guhan_Matriculation%20Ceremony.jpeg) ### Guhan from India ##### ISSE Course, Enrolled in 2024 Currently in my second semester, as a part of my Project-Based Learning course, I belong to a team of 3 in the VINE Lab creating a virtual reality-based physics simulator to help visualize and make physics easier to understand for high school students. While my team and I were allowed to select a project, many ideas came to mind... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-guhan?hsLang=en) ![Mimi_portrait2-1](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Mimi_portrait2-1.jpg?width=2316&height=2395&name=Mimi_portrait2-1.jpg) ### Mimi from Japan ##### JDP, Enrolled in 2021 I really liked an internship class with Professor Levinson at AU. I did an internship program at the D.C. office of a Japanese newspaper company, and I got experience in translating, accommodating interviews, and so on. She was very supportive when I applied for other internships ... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-mimi?hsLang=en) ![Caroline headshot](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Caroline%20headshot.jpeg?width=2316&height=2316&name=Caroline%20headshot.jpeg) ### Caroline from USA ##### JDP, Enrolled in 2022 International Organizations was definitely the most interesting class I’ve taken so far. Even though it was first period on a Monday morning, I was always excited to come to class because of how thought-provoking and interesting our lectures were. I felt engaged and... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-caroline?hsLang=en) ![Tea_portrait2](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Tea_portrait2.jpg?width=444&height=451&name=Tea_portrait2.jpg) ### Thi Nguyen from Vietnam ##### CRPS Major, enrolled in 2023 I recently returned from the most amazing 10-day field research trip at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand. This trip was part of the mandatory curriculum for the CRPS program, where students can choose from destinations like... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-hailee-0?hsLang=en) ![Dylan_portrait](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Dylan_portrait.jpg?width=1894&height=2302&name=Dylan_portrait.jpg) ### Dylan from Indonesia ##### ISSE Course, enrolled in 2023 Ritsumeikan University is very different from other universities that are more lecture and exam based. RU is more project based and this is more in line with my passion of creating projects and applications. Since being enrolled in the ISSE Course... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-iana-0-0?hsLang=en) ![Sakshi_Chilling at the Ritsumeikan Campus2](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Sakshi_Chilling%20at%20the%20Ritsumeikan%20Campus2.jpg?width=615&height=585&name=Sakshi_Chilling%20at%20the%20Ritsumeikan%20Campus2.jpg) ### Sakshi from India ##### GS Major Graduate, 2023 My undergraduate experience at Ritsumeikan gave me the foundation that I was able to shape in my master’s education and my current work. First and foremost, I want to express my gratitude for the knowledgeable faculty I was able to learn from. I entered the College of International Relations... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-serin-0?hsLang=en) ![Iana](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Iana_JDP2023/Profile%20(2).jpg?width=398&height=399&name=Profile%20(2).jpg) ### Iana from the United States of America ##### JDP, AU-Home, Enrolled in 2019 The American University-Ritsumeikan University Joint Degree Program was the perfect fit for me because of its unique two-year study abroad program which would ultimately allow me to gain new experiences and knowledge of a country I was passionate about. ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-iana?hsLang=en) ![Profile 正方形](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Raku_GLA2023/Profile%20%E6%AD%A3%E6%96%B9%E5%BD%A2.jpeg?width=500&height=500&name=Profile%20%E6%AD%A3%E6%96%B9%E5%BD%A2.jpeg) ### Raku from Japan ##### GLA, Enrolled in 2022 The reason I chose RU is because I want to study in a place that I am not familiar with to get out of my comfort zone. There are several reasons why I chose the College of Global Liberal Arts (GLA). First, GLA offers an all English program, ... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-raku?hsLang=en) ![ritsuid_KIM Dowon (2)](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Kim%20Dowon_GS2023/ritsuid_KIM%20Dowon%20(2).jpg?width=1662&height=1662&name=ritsuid_KIM%20Dowon%20(2).jpg) ### Dowon from South Korea ##### GS Major, Enrolled in 2022 Ritsumeikan University and Global Studies were suitable to my interests, which were to analyze social phenomena and look over international relations, from the view of the humanities, within various fields. ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-dowon?hsLang=en) ![290225_moeno](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/290225_%E6%A1%82%20%E8%90%8C%E4%B9%83%20square.jpg?width=499&height=500&name=290225_%E6%A1%82%20%E8%90%8C%E4%B9%83%20square.jpg) ### Moeno from Japan ##### GLA, Enrolled in 2019 I was attracted to the dual degree program with the Australian National University, ANU. Also, since more than half of the students are from various countries and diverse backgrounds, I expected to broaden my world view and values through interaction with such people. I was also very interested in... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-moeno?hsLang=en) ![Sam from Korea](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Portrait_LIM%20Hyunwoo%20(2).jpeg?width=499&height=500&name=Portrait_LIM%20Hyunwoo%20(2).jpeg) ### Sam from South Korea ##### GS Major, Enrolled in 2019 I've always loved trying new things. I thought Ritsumeikan's Global Studies Major would be the perfect opportunity for me to meet new people and experience Japan. Plus, International Relations is a very interesting topic, and makes me eager to learn more and more... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-sam?hsLang=en) ![畠 麻理奈](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Marina_202212/%E7%95%A0%20%E9%BA%BB%E7%90%86%E5%A5%88.jpg?width=297&height=297&name=%E7%95%A0%20%E9%BA%BB%E7%90%86%E5%A5%88.jpg) ### Marina from Japan ##### GS Major, Enrolled in 2021 I remember that in my first year, the main focus was on essay writing, required classes that were based on our future studies, and second language classes. During our second year, the second language became an elective, and I chose to keep learning French. From the third year, the main focus will be on professional studies and the second year is the time to create the foundation for that. I am taking a wide range of subjects such as Japanese Society and Culture, Law, Economics... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-marina?hsLang=en) ![Portrait_Grace_GS](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Portrait_Grace_GS.jpg?width=1108&height=1058&name=Portrait_Grace_GS.jpg) ### Grace from the United States of America ##### GS Major, Enrolled in 2020 I actually chose Ritsumeikan University and the Global Studies Major after nearly two years of research into Japanese universities. After speaking to a professor at American University at a college fair, as well as another former associate professor who I met through a friend, I found my curiosity sparked. It only took visiting the campus in person to essentially solidify my decision. I found... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-grace?hsLang=en) ![profileKakaoTalk_20220711_024802919_PARK Se Rin (2)](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Park%20Se%20Rin_CRPS2022/profileKakaoTalk_20220711_024802919_PARK%20Se%20Rin%20(2).jpg?width=1108&height=1108&name=profileKakaoTalk_20220711_024802919_PARK%20Se%20Rin%20(2).jpg) ### Se Rin from South Korea ##### CRPS Major Graduate, 2022 Published on *November** 1, 2022* When I was a middle school student, I had an opportunity to stay in the U.S. with my family for about a year. ... Based on this experience, I wanted to study abroad during my university life, but did not want to stay far away from my family. RU was a perfect choice... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-serin?hsLang=en) ![Portrait_ＭＡＹＢＥＬＬＩＳＡ Ｅｆｆｉｅ](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Effie_GLA202210/Portrait_%EF%BC%AD%EF%BC%A1%EF%BC%B9%EF%BC%A2%EF%BC%A5%EF%BC%AC%EF%BC%AC%EF%BC%A9%EF%BC%B3%EF%BC%A1%20%EF%BC%A5%EF%BD%86%EF%BD%86%EF%BD%89%EF%BD%85.jpg?width=1074&height=1074&name=Portrait_%EF%BC%AD%EF%BC%A1%EF%BC%B9%EF%BC%A2%EF%BC%A5%EF%BC%AC%EF%BC%AC%EF%BC%A9%EF%BC%B3%EF%BC%A1%20%EF%BC%A5%EF%BD%86%EF%BD%86%EF%BD%89%EF%BD%85.jpg) ### Effie from Indonesia ##### GLA, Enrolled in 2021 Published on *October 1, 2022* I had a gap year after I graduated from high school to prepare for my further studies, so I put a lot of thought and research into my decision. I chose Ritsumeikan University because I was very impressed by how international it is. Not only does it have many courses taught.... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-effie?hsLang=en) ![277801815_1380843988995955_172926256516027584_ＮＧＵＹＥＮ Ｔｈｕ Ｎｇａ](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Hailee/Hailee%20-Nguyen%20Thu%20Nga%20CRPS%202022/277801815_1380843988995955_172926256516027584_%EF%BC%AE%EF%BC%A7%EF%BC%B5%EF%BC%B9%EF%BC%A5%EF%BC%AE%20%EF%BC%B4%EF%BD%88%EF%BD%95%20%EF%BC%AE%EF%BD%87%EF%BD%81.jpg?width=1664&height=1664&name=277801815_1380843988995955_172926256516027584_%EF%BC%AE%EF%BC%A7%EF%BC%B5%EF%BC%B9%EF%BC%A5%EF%BC%AE%20%EF%BC%B4%EF%BD%88%EF%BD%95%20%EF%BC%AE%EF%BD%87%EF%BD%81.jpg) ### Hailee from Vietnam ##### CRPS Major, Enrolled in 2019 Published on *September 1, 2022* I specialized in Japanese for 3 years in high school. I had the opportunity to learn and interact with the Japanese language, Japanese culture, and people through lessons in class, extracurricular activities, and student exchange periods, ... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-hailee?hsLang=en) ![profile_ＴＲＡＮ Ｖｉ Ｋｈａｎｈ squre small](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Tran%20Vi%20Khanh_CRPS2022/profile_%EF%BC%B4%EF%BC%B2%EF%BC%A1%EF%BC%AE%20%EF%BC%B6%EF%BD%89%20%EF%BC%AB%EF%BD%88%EF%BD%81%EF%BD%8E%EF%BD%88%20squre%20small.jpg?width=499&height=500&name=profile_%EF%BC%B4%EF%BC%B2%EF%BC%A1%EF%BC%AE%20%EF%BC%B6%EF%BD%89%20%EF%BC%AB%EF%BD%88%EF%BD%81%EF%BD%8E%EF%BD%88%20squre%20small.jpg) ### Tran Vi Khanh from Vietnam ##### CRPS Major, Enrolled in 2020 Published on *August 1, 2022* I have numerous reasons for choosing Ritsumeikan University. The first is the study program, as I love to be a researcher, a policy-maker, and work in NGOs/ NPOs. I went over the whole four-year curriculum and double-checked every topic, and I believe... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-tran-vi-khanh?hsLang=en) ![Tran Khan Linh 正方形](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Tran%20Khanh%20Linh_CRPS2022/Tran%20Khan%20Linh%20%E6%AD%A3%E6%96%B9%E5%BD%A2.jpeg?width=2474&height=2474&name=Tran%20Khan%20Linh%20%E6%AD%A3%E6%96%B9%E5%BD%A2.jpeg) ### Tran Khanh Linh from Vietnam ##### CRPS Major, Enrolled in 2020 Published on *July 1, 2022* I also saw on the school's website that the CRPS Program offers many opportunities to interact with Japanese students and intensive Japanese classes. This is completely consistent with my dream of choosing to study abroad in Japan, ... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-tran-khanh-linh?hsLang=en) ![IMG_4188_ＮＧＵＹＥＮ Ｈａ Ｌｉｎｈ (5)](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/September_HaLinh/Ha%20Linh%20202206/IMG_4188_%EF%BC%AE%EF%BC%A7%EF%BC%B5%EF%BC%B9%EF%BC%A5%EF%BC%AE%20%EF%BC%A8%EF%BD%81%20%EF%BC%AC%EF%BD%89%EF%BD%8E%EF%BD%88%20(5).jpg?width=3449&height=3450&name=IMG_4188_%EF%BC%AE%EF%BC%A7%EF%BC%B5%EF%BC%B9%EF%BC%A5%EF%BC%AE%20%EF%BC%A8%EF%BD%81%20%EF%BC%AC%EF%BD%89%EF%BD%8E%EF%BD%88%20(5).jpg) ### Ha Linh from Vietnam ##### GS Major, enrolled in 2018 Published on *June 1, 2022*   I chose RU because I wanted to study at a university in Kyoto, a city with a mixture of history and modernity.  ...  Furthermore, in the Global Studies Major, my classmates are majorly international students, making a diversity of culture ... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-halinh-2022?hsLang=en) ![matriculation ceremony_ＪＥＯＮ Ｓｏｏｍｉｎ (3)](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Soomin_GS2022/matriculation%20ceremony_%EF%BC%AA%EF%BC%A5%EF%BC%AF%EF%BC%AE%20%EF%BC%B3%EF%BD%8F%EF%BD%8F%EF%BD%8D%EF%BD%89%EF%BD%8E%20(3).png?width=451&height=451&name=matriculation%20ceremony_%EF%BC%AA%EF%BC%A5%EF%BC%AF%EF%BC%AE%20%EF%BC%B3%EF%BD%8F%EF%BD%8F%EF%BD%8D%EF%BD%89%EF%BD%8E%20(3).png) ### Soomin from South Korea ##### GS Major, enrolled in 2019 Published on *May 1, 2022* The biggest reason for choosing Ritsumeikan University is that there are many international students. As I wanted to study with friends from various backgrounds and cultures, there being many international students in Ritsumeikan attracted me. In fact, many... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-soomin?hsLang=en) ![IMG_5483_ＨＯＡＮＧ Ｋｈａｎｈ Ｌｉｎｈ (2)](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_5483_%EF%BC%A8%EF%BC%AF%EF%BC%A1%EF%BC%AE%EF%BC%A7%20%EF%BC%AB%EF%BD%88%EF%BD%81%EF%BD%8E%EF%BD%88%20%EF%BC%AC%EF%BD%89%EF%BD%8E%EF%BD%88%20(2).jpg?width=2398&height=2310&name=IMG_5483_%EF%BC%A8%EF%BC%AF%EF%BC%A1%EF%BC%AE%EF%BC%A7%20%EF%BC%AB%EF%BD%88%EF%BD%81%EF%BD%8E%EF%BD%88%20%EF%BC%AC%EF%BD%89%EF%BD%8E%EF%BD%88%20(2).jpg) ### Khan Linh from Vietnam ##### GS Major, enrolled in 2020 Published on *April 1, 2022*   In the College of International Relations at RU, class sizes are usually smaller, around 10-20 people in some classes, so that professors can pay close attention to each student's progress. Moreover, since we have different cultural backgrounds, it is ... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-khanh-linh?hsLang=en) ![wang_portrait photo_ＷＡＮＧ Ｒｕｉｈａｏ-1](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/wang_portrait%20photo_%EF%BC%B7%EF%BC%A1%EF%BC%AE%EF%BC%A7%20%EF%BC%B2%EF%BD%95%EF%BD%89%EF%BD%88%EF%BD%81%EF%BD%8F-1.png?width=336&height=336&name=wang_portrait%20photo_%EF%BC%B7%EF%BC%A1%EF%BC%AE%EF%BC%A7%20%EF%BC%B2%EF%BD%95%EF%BD%89%EF%BD%88%EF%BD%81%EF%BD%8F-1.png) ### Ben from China ##### ISSE Course, enrolled in 2020 Published on *March 1, 2022* From 1st year to now, the courses are becoming more and more professional. ISSE has many courses and assignments, but with proper arrangement, I can balance the time for enjoying life while completing my studies. ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-ben?hsLang=en) ![20210924_164645](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Miranda_CRPS2022/20210924_164645.jpg?width=2250&height=2249&name=20210924_164645.jpg) ### Miranda from Indonesia ##### CRPS Major Graduate, 2021 Published on *February 1, 2022* Next January 2022, I will be starting my new job as a research associate in a poverty alleviation research center in Jakarta. I am excited about this opportunity and intrigued to see where it will lead me... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/alumni-voice-miranda?hsLang=en) ![2](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/ISA%20(Photos)/General%20Team/Wonjin/2.jpg?width=2811&height=2716&name=2.jpg) ### Wonjin from South Korea ##### GS Major Graduate, 2021 Published on *January 1, 2022* Currently, in the Master's Course majoring Diplomacy at Seoul National University, I am researching the structural theorization of foreign policy decision-making processes... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/student-voice-wonjin-2?hsLang=en) ![Amon_square](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Amon_CRPS2021/Amon_square.jpg?width=1292&height=1293&name=Amon_square.jpg) ### Amon from China/Japan ##### CRPS Major, Enrolled in Fall 2019 Published on *December 1, 2021* I have 2 to 4 classes per day. Except the foundational courses, I have chosen social welfare, modern policies and governance, Japanese history and government, etc. The small class size encourages... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/student-voice-amon?hsLang=en) ![Matheu_square](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Matheu_GS2021/Matheu_square.jpeg?width=814&height=814&name=Matheu_square.jpeg) ### Matheu from Brazil/Japan ##### GS Major, Enrolled in Spring 2021 Published on *November 1, 2021* I am considering an exchange program since the COVID-19 pandemic is getting better all over the world. I do not know where to go yet, but I am really excited to go to another country to... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-matheu?hsLang=en) ![Sakshi_square](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Sakshi_2021CRPS/Sakshi_square.jpg?width=3016&height=3017&name=Sakshi_square.jpg) ### Sakshi from India ##### CRPS Major, Enrolled in Fall 2018 Published on *October 1, 2021* CRPS is a small community, and the good part about this is that it makes it really easy to build strong relationships, especially with your mentors. I have met amazing professors during this journey, who have always helped me in different ways. Their support and care... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/student-voice-sakshi?hsLang=en) ![natsuki](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Natsuki_GLA2021/50FA1CB2-F9B0-4555-AEB7-C37F776EBEB6.jpeg?width=2316&height=2316&name=50FA1CB2-F9B0-4555-AEB7-C37F776EBEB6.jpeg) ### Natsuki from Japan ##### GLA, Enrolled in Fall 2020 Published on *September 1, 2021* I believe that this program will have a large impact on my career and life choices in the future, as I get to experience two cultures, Japanese and Australian, at once. This experience will provide me with further insight on... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/student-voice-natsuki?hsLang=en) ![Self portrait (1)](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Jason_ISSE2021/Self%20portrait%20(1).jpg?width=913&height=912&name=Self%20portrait%20(1).jpg) ### Jason from Indonesia ##### ISSE Course Graduate, Enrolled in Spring 2017 Published on *August 1, 2021* I am currently working as a software engineer in Tokyo. My career plan now is to explore not particularly in the deep learning field only but also in many fields in Computer Science. There are so many paths we can choose...  *\*The College of Information Science and Engineering will be relocated to Osaka Ibaraki Campus in April 2024. Visit [our website](http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/news/article.html/?id=147) for details.* ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-2021-jason?hsLang=en) ![KakaoTalk_20210621_214606876_02-1](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Jeongyeon_GS2021/KakaoTalk_20210621_214606876_02-1.jpeg?width=323&height=323&name=KakaoTalk_20210621_214606876_02-1.jpeg) ### Jeongyeon from South Korea ##### GS Major, Enrolled in Spring 2019 Published on *July 1, 2021* As for me, my biggest concern was my poor Japanese skills in all areas. But the help of close friends and from *the Oritors* who are senior students in peer support, I managed to.... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-jeongyeon?hsLang=en) ![Chirs_toppage](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Chris_ISSE2021/Chirs_toppage.jpg?width=1944&height=1944&name=Chirs_toppage.jpg) ### Chris from Uganda ##### ISSE Course Graduate, Enrolled in Spring 2017 Published on *June 1, 2021* PBL was very helpful. It helped us as students to develop good teamwork relationship and get used to the processes for product design and development. For example, during my final year, I worked with three other colleagues, who are...  *\*The College of Information Science and Engineering will be relocated to Osaka Ibaraki Campus in April 2024. Visit [our website](http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/news/article.html/?id=147) for details.* ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-chris?hsLang=en) ![1578126826775 (1)-1](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Luna_GS2021/1578126826775%20(1)-1.jpg?width=1107&height=1107&name=1578126826775%20(1)-1.jpg) ### Luna, from Indonesia ##### GS Major, Enrolled in Fall 2019 Published on *May 1, 2021* This was my first time being exposed to an international environment, and the differences in values were a major challenge for me in the adaptation process. However... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-luna?hsLang=en) ![\[Shaiful Nizam\]Toppage_ Portrait](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Zam_ISSE2021/%5BShaiful%20Nizam%5DToppage_%20Portrait.jpg?width=2508&height=2508&name=%5BShaiful%20Nizam%5DToppage_%20Portrait.jpg) ### Zam from Malaysia ##### ISSE Course, Enrolled in Spring 2019 Published on *April 1, 2021* ISSE is a course designed to help students get their foot into emerging fields in Information Technology such as Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, just to name a few. It is not surprising that a large...  *\*The College of Information Science and Engineering will be relocated to Osaka Ibaraki Campus in April 2024. Visit [our website](http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/news/article.html/?id=147) for details.* ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-zam?hsLang=en) ![M Saiham](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Saiham_GLA2021/Main%20Photo_Top.jpg?width=871&height=871&name=Main%20Photo_Top.jpg) ### M Saiham Hossain, from Bangladesh ##### GLA, Enrolled in Fall 2020 Published on *March 1, 2021* Although the past semester has been entirely online, I have managed to make some fantastic friends. Starting off, we have created different groups on Discord, Instagram, and LINE where we chat, talk, and video call a lot. For this reason... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/student-voice-saiham?hsLang=en) ![Devira](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Devira_GS2021/Devira9.jpg?width=489&height=489&name=Devira9.jpg) ### Devira Ayuni, from Indonesia ##### GS Major, Enrolled in Fall 2019 Published on *February 1, 2021* I acknowledge that Ritsumeikan University has various partner universities around the world. One of them is the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. The University of Edinburgh is a prominent university for IR studies. Therefore, hopefully... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-devira?hsLang=en) ![Soochi6-1](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Soochi-CRPS/Soochi6-1.jpg?width=1241&height=1270&name=Soochi6-1.jpg) ### Soochi Verma, from India ##### CRPS Major Graduate, Enrolled in Fall 2016 Published on *January 1, 2021* RU offers this unique major (Community and Regional Policy Studies Major at College of Policy Science) which would act as the medicine for the prevalent illnesses in our society. I feel, as a responsible citizen, that... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/student-voice-soochi?hsLang=en) ![Huang Hsin Ying-1](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Huang%20Hsin-Ying(Jolijne)_ISSE2020/Huang%20Hsin%20Ying-1.png?width=230&height=228&name=Huang%20Hsin%20Ying-1.png) ### Hsin Ying, from Taiwan ##### ISSE Course, Enrolled in Spring 2017 Published on *December 1, 2020* As technology is constantly developing at a rapid speed, I believe that the projects we have in the ISSE course are strongly connected to the global technology market and have the potential to...  *\*The College of Information Science and Engineering will be relocated to Osaka Ibaraki Campus in April 2024. Visit [our website](http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/news/article.html/?id=147) for details.* ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-hsin-ying?hsLang=en) ![20201012_183336 (3)](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/20201012_183336%20(3).jpg?width=2997&height=3050&name=20201012_183336%20(3).jpg) ### Clara, from Indonesia ##### GLA, Enrolled in Fall 2019 Published on *November 1, 2020* Facing the 21st century where our world progresses very fast, I feel a need to understand all aspects of the world, be it the sciences, social sciences, and the arts. But most importantly... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/student-voice-clara?hsLang=en) ![miranda表紙用Trimmed](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Miranda_CRPS2020/miranda%E8%A1%A8%E7%B4%99%E7%94%A8Trimmed.jpeg?width=354&height=353&name=miranda%E8%A1%A8%E7%B4%99%E7%94%A8Trimmed.jpeg) ### Miranda, from Indonesia ##### CRPS Major, Enrolled in Fall 2017 Published on *October 1, 2020* My move to Japan in September 2017 marks the first time I lived outside my hometown and away from my family and friends for an extensive period. Like many other first-time international students, my family...   ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/student-voice-miranda?hsLang=en) ![コメント](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/September_HaLinh/%E3%82%B3%E3%83%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88.png?width=310&height=291&name=%E3%82%B3%E3%83%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88.png) ### Ha Linh, from Vietnam ##### GS Major, Enrolled in Fall 2018 Published on *September 1, 2020* A new life in Japan would be exciting at first, then it becomes hard and challenging sometimes, but once you figure out how to deal with it, you will also figure out your... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-halinh?hsLang=en) ![thumbnail_Yejin](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/Student%20Voice%20Photos/Yejin_ISSE2020/thumbnail_Yejin.jpg?width=281&height=285&name=thumbnail_Yejin.jpg) ### Yejin, from South Korea ##### ISSE Course, Enrolled in Spring 2017 Published on *August 3, 2020* The biggest reason for choosing the ISSE course at Biwako-Kusatsu Campus Shiga\* was the program features. Since I was a high school student, math and science were...  *\*The College of Information Science and Engineering will be relocated to Osaka Ibaraki Campus in April 2024. Visit [our website](http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/e-ug/news/article.html/?id=147) for details.* ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-yejinsong?hsLang=en) ![wonjin_headshot](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/ISA%20(Photos)/General%20Team/Wonjin/2.jpg?width=2811&height=2716&name=2.jpg) ### Wonjin, from South Korea ##### GS Major Graduate, Enrolled in Fall 2017 Published on *July 1, 2020* I am very interested in establishing a cooperative regime in East Asia. I have been studying to find policy means to resolve hostility and political confrontation caused by historical and political factors, and to establish... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-wonjinlee?hsLang=en) ![IMG-0030 (1)-1](https://lp.ritsumei.ac.jp/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG-0030%20(1)-1.jpg?width=2083&height=2041&name=IMG-0030%20(1)-1.jpg) ### Chankyu, from South Korea ##### GLA, Enrolled in Spring 2019 Published on *June 1, 2020* The main reason I chose the Global Liberal Arts program is because I thought it would be helpful for my future goal which is to become a statistician in an international company. In order to achieve this goal, I needed not only knowledge about statistics but also... ### [Read more](https://en-ritsumei-ac-jp-5912994.hs-sites.com/blog/voice-chankyu-kim?hsLang=en) --- --- > Become a student at Ritsumeikan University, and become a global person. > > 더욱 더 넓은 시야 속에서, 더 넓은 세계를 향해 달려가보세요. 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