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Explore Kyoto as a student: 4 Iconic Locations in Japanese Films

Posted by Bondan Gamas Syamsu on Jul 17, 2020 7:45:00 PM

Kyoto is the ancient capital of Japan. With so much history, one can find unique encounters with the past. All you need to do is take a careful look, and perhaps through a perspective. Through this blog, we follow Bondan, as he shares his views through his glasses on films.

As a student in Japan, exploring through the cities, especially Kyoto, this could be another way to enjoy life in Japan.


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Topics: Japan, Culture, Photography, Films, History, Kyoto, Art

CRPS - Field Trip to Thailand (PhotoBlog)

Posted by Sakshi on Jul 8, 2020 8:00:00 PM

Photo Blog: Our Community and Regional Policy Studies (CRPS) Major, International Student Ambassador, Sakshi, shares her photos on this research field trip to Thailand as part of her studies. Ritsumeikan University students on our single-degree programs focus their studies in Japan, also have opportunities to go abroad to deepen their studies in their respective majors.

Community and Regional Policy Studies is a unique major that blend Social Sciences with Sciences to find policy solutions to problems.

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Topics: Research, Opportunities, CRPS, Photo Blog

Student's Voice: [GS] Studying International Relations from Korean and Japanese Perspectives

Posted by International Admissions Office on Jun 30, 2020 5:15:43 PM

The next post in the Student Voice series. Student Voice interviews students at our English-medium programs. Once a month, the International Admission Office will release an interview with our students. We hope these interviews can be helpful to you when thinking about choosing to come to Ritsumeikan University. 

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Make the Most of your University with These Scholarship Opportunities!

Posted by Tien Ce Joe on Jun 17, 2020 7:15:00 PM

For those looking to go abroad to study, there are many things to consider. Finance is an important part of that.

Tien Ce Joe is a Global Studies Major who enrolled in Fall 2016 at Ritsumeikan University. Come explore this series of articles with Joe that shares his experiences and tips for getting the most of your study here at Ritsumeikan University.

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Topics: Scholarships, Global Studies, Financial Aid, Tips

A glimpse into I-House Taishogun (Dormitory)

Posted by Nguyen Ha Linh on Jun 8, 2020 8:00:00 PM

Vlog: Come take a look at our I-House Taishogun. Nguyen Ha Linh, an International Student Ambassador, takes us through her dorm life at I-House Taishogun. I-Houses are off-campus dormitories for Ritsumeikan's international students.

Nguyen Ha Linh, is a Global Studies Major Student at Kinugasa Campus. For those that are looking and getting ready to come to Japan, she also provides some tips and advice when starting out at our dormitories. (Below the video, take a read before watching)

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Topics: Insider, KIC, Dorm, New Life, Vlog, Tips

Student Voice: [GLA] Reasons why I study liberal arts in Japanese university from Korea

Posted by International Admissions Office on Jun 1, 2020 10:59:45 AM

Welcome to the Student Voice Series. The series interviews students at our English-medium programs. Once a month, the International Admission Office will release an interview with our students. We hope these interviews can be helpful to you when thinking about choosing to come to Ritsumeikan University. 

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