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So far I have attended lectures well and done research according to the advice of sensei. My research experienced an increase in progress and positive response during the research project seminar. Although I haven't received my grades yet but I'm grateful I got a good study.

I wasnt doing well on a science project, then I thought about changing things up a bit, but that failed too. I kept on changing and innovating until I got the perfect one and I passed.

I have a goal to work in Japan after graduating from Ritsumeikan University, so I am doing my best to improve my Japanese skills. Since I enrolled in an English-based program, balancing my laboratory work with Japanese self-study has been quite challenging. Despite my busy schedule, I am making an effort to attend Japanese classes offered by the Graduate School of Life Sciences. As a doctoral student, it isn't easy to juggle research commitments with my Japanese learning. However, with the support of my lab mates and faculty staff, I believe that achieving my goal is possible. Last July, I challenged myself to take the JLPT test for N2 level; unfortunately, I did not pass. I was frustrated by the result because I missed passing by just 2 points. Everyone encouraged me to focus on the future and not dwell on past failures. So, I continued to seek more Japanese classes and eventually discovered a business Japanese course provided by Kyoto City. In this class, I encountered many new words that I had rarely heard before, along with valuable lessons in business manners. After joining this class, I resolved to take the JLPT test again in December 2024, though I am still waiting for the test results. In conclusion, no matter how many times I fail, I will keep striving to achieve my goal.

I am an overthinker therefore I always think about my troubles and failures even my successes in detail.

To do research with the goal of achieving a novel finding, setbacks, and failing short of the initial expectations are inevitable since there are limited resources like research data or documentation. However, this challenge became a valuable opportunity to build our resilience. Each failure taught me a lesson to reflect, adapt, and refine my approach and strengthen my determination. There is a saying that I often hear "Even a bad result is still a result" This perspective helped me stay motivated, reminding me that every outcome contributes to progress, no matter how small or unexpected. Instead of discouragement, I saw challenges as stepping stones toward improvement that build resilience as one of my most essential competencies.