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
I developed this skill mostly during working in groups. Through most the group work, I was able to learn some leadership skills and also some other skills such as, getting things done before the deadline.
Teamwork
I did my best in giving and receiving advice from others especially in classes like programming and PBL.
Teamwork
When I am doing tasks that seem difficult, I never give up and keep trying until I can achieve it.
Resilience
I realized the competency that i had acquired was resilience was during the time around my exams. During the exam period there were many things that i had to study and i didn't know what to do. Instead of giving up and just failing the exams or getting a bad score, I continued to study hard and asked my professors, seniors and friends when i didn't understand something. I am someone who usually finds it hard to concentrate on tasks so this was very difficult to me. By asking my teachers and not giving up in the early stages I got good scores on my exams and i hope that translates to a good grade at the end of the semester.
Resilience
when I was a bachelor's degree, pursuing higher education made me eager to refocus on how to get scholarship, and although many times failed.
Resilience
During the exam period, there were various assignments due at the same time. For example, EE, the IAs, self-study, and assignments were to be done simultaneously. This required multitasking, where I worked on one assignment while finishing up the other.
Multitasking
When doing an internship, I was faced with many challenges and had to do many things in order to over come said challenges. I went through multiple design and manufacturing processes which made the product better. However, It took a whopping 3 years for me to perfect one section of the specific item. Although it took time and many trials and errors, in the end the feeling of completion was very happy and great.
Initiative
As I want to work with wildlife or contribute to support nature, i took initiative to apply for internships or volunteer work at farms, vet clinics, sea animal conservation centers, animal shelters, and animal adoption events.
Initiative
When studying, I realized that music was a key factor in creating my focus. Although it took some time to understanding, I was able to master. By the end it was great way to increase my productivity over time.
Self-efficacy