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 every test (finals and midterm) I always reflect on my test and why I made those mistakes. This helps me understand the topic better but also leads to getting better grades next time.
Initiative
When I made a mistake and my parents corrected me or taught me the right thing to do.
Initiative
When I was with my teammates of Baton twirling club, we collaborated to match a movement that looked quite messy and from then, I learnt how to work collaboratively with others and give advice to improve.
Teamwork
I was doing things on my own while I ignored the rest of my team but I was told by the people watching over us to work with others and I gradually lost work load and things became easier.
Teamwork
By overcoming conflicts I had with friends it helped me communicate better with my friends
Teamwork
Even if i get a bad grade on a test, it teaches me to over come them and be better.
Teamwork
Even if i get a bad grade on a test, it teaches me to over come them and be better.
Teamwork
Outside of school, I do horseback riding (show jumping), where the horse and the rider have to be interconnected to have a good run. Of course, the horse couldn't speak my language and I can't speak theirs, so from time to time,e I felt very frustrated because we couldn't communicate properly. At other times, the horse kicks or bucks me off but I'd have to get back on the horse. My trainer taught me that it is never the horse's fault but always the rider's. I must give my horse proper instructions for us the be able to communicate. My horse and my trainer taught me so much about resilience and being able to reflect on my mistakes immediately.
Resilience
The importance of having a goal
Resilience