Episode
The eight competencies developed at Ritsumeikan Academy.
We introduce how they are developed through daily experiences, along with diverse episodes.
*These episodes are based on responses actually submitted by students at every level of education—including elementary, junior high, and high school students, as well as university and graduate students—in the Quantitative Survey for Ritsumeikan Academy Competency Framework conducted in the 2024 academic year. Information that could identify individuals has been removed or modified before publication.
Competency
Episode
- Classes
- StudyAbroad
- ExtracurricularActivities
- ClubsAndSocieties
- StudyingOutsideOfClass
- Research
- SchoolEvents
- ExtracurricularLessons
- Community
- Family
- FriendsAndPeers
- TeachersAndMentors
- Goals
- Effort
- Achievement
- Growth
- Collaboration
- SeekingAdvice
- GivingUp
- Worries
- Happiness
- Anxiety
- Confidence
- Change
- EntranceExamsAndQualifications
- JobHuntingAndInternships
- PartTimeJobs
After getting my master degree from Faulty of computers and Artificall Intellgence - Cairo University . My dream to complete my post studies overseas so I applied for JICA- ABE and also fulbright . The rule in my job is , they must recommend the scholare so I didnt get the recommendation in the year 2022 and also I didnt get accepetence from fulbright . but in the 2023 I reapplied and I got accepetcnce from JICA and also accepetence from university in Gulf countries. but my dream was Japan so I choose to travel to Japan desit of it is Master scholarship and I already had master degree.
Initiative
I never studied economics before. But now when i got enrolled in Economics, I had to cover a lot of basic concepts. Most of the course was totally new for me. I didn't give up and challanged myself to keep working hard. I wasn't quite satisfied with my grades in 1st semester but I took it as goal to get better grades in 2nd semester. I set goals and timelines to achieve those goals. And I did pretty well in 2nd semester. This is how I think I gained competence in taking initiative and fulfilling them.
Initiative
During my nearly two years at the Graduate School of International Relations at Ritsumeikan University, I have developed resilience through the rigorous research work assigned by my supervisor. These projects were often challenging, requiring me to deeply engage with complex academic materials and manage tight deadlines. Initially, balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining the quality of my work felt overwhelming. However, I gradually learned to break tasks into manageable parts, prioritize effectively, and seek clarification from my supervisor when needed. This approach not only enhanced my understanding of the research topics but also significantly improved my time management skills. By staying disciplined and adapting to feedback, I successfully completed each assignment on time. These experiences have strengthened my ability to recover from difficulties and approach future challenges with greater confidence and efficiency.
Initiative
When I first got into AISLab, I had to decide which research topic I would work on. That includes learning about my preferences, my abilities, and my future goals. I made the plan and proposed it to the professor, and received some feedback; the whole process involved me being very proactive in defining the tasks and goals. I reflect on that goal constantly to keep everything on track. I achieved 2 papers published after one year in the master's program; I think it mainly reflects how I took the initiative.
Initiative
Over the past year at the Intelligence Computer Entertainment Laboratory, I've grown significantly in my ability to set and pursue goals independently. During our lab seminars led by my professor, I consistently pushed beyond assigned tasks. I began proposing my research ideas, designing experiments, and working late into the night to see them through. When faced with setbacks or unexpected results, I didn't give up. Instead, I adjusted my approach and kept going. This self-driven attitude led to several breakthroughs in our game AI projects. My initiative caught the attention of my peers and my professor, who encouraged me to present my findings at a conference. This experience taught me the value of self-motivation and perseverance in academic research.
Initiative
When I was swimming, sometimes I was still a little bit away from the finish line, and at that time I felt a certain amount of fatigue, but I would still keep swimming to the finish line.
Initiative
My multitasking skills improved and enabled me to handle problems in a balanced manner. Balancing demanding coursework, research deadlines and personal commitments required careful prioritization and time management. Despite the pressure, I learned to adapt and maintain focus, ensuring each responsibility received adequate attention. Open communication played a vital role in managing overlapping deadlines and responsibilities. Through this experience, I gained confidence in handling complex situations without compromising on quality. The ability to multitask effectively became an important competency that continues to support me in many aspects of my life.
Multitasking
In 2020 I was working as Network engineer in a university in Alexandria city as the same time completing my master degree in Information science in other university while being wife and waiting birth of my child , In 2021 I passed all requiremnts to promote as senior Network Engineer , completing my master degree and my childe come to the world. In 2022 , caring my son beside my duties as team leader , completing training courses in IT and English and passed all requiremts exames for JICA scholarship.
Multitasking
Nobody is there to help you, it is you and only you can help yourself.
Resilience