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 went through many hardships and challenges at this school which has helped me to grow and learn so much from my mistakes. Specifically tests and exams.
Resilience
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
Nothing much to say, but I think I've learnt to learn from my failures or successes, especially my studies. I've been struggling with maths or science to a degree. Though, as well as asking advice from a trustworthy friend or parent, I've learnt to try new solutions and solve my problem. Not only did I ask the teachers for extra help, but also pondered on how to improve the situation. Sometimes I'd procrastinate like everyone else too :)
Resilience