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I had to move from my country and start to live alone, that means that I had to change everything that I was used, I start to learn more about myself in a new environment. In my home I was used to spend time with my family and pets indoors, now, that they aren't here, I have to motivate myself to go out and give myself quality time, eating healthy and have a good balance of my lifestyle. And sometimes, the routine get the worse of me, thinking living day by day just doing what I have to do, school, work, cooking, etc., but then I remember that I am fulfilling my dreams in one of my favorites country, so, should give me credit of the feeling of accomplishments.

Basically I thought I was a type of person who couldn't do anything competently and I was negative about myself. But my friends were like have confidence and try to believe in yourself more. So I started to think more positive and tried to believe in myself. Now, I feel much better and I feel like I have become much more confident in doing stuff and I believe I have also become much more competent person.

During my studying abroad, I had much time to think about who am I. And it made me analyze myself.

Through experiencing different relationships with different people I have been able to understand myself better and the kind of person I want to be.

Working on my dissertation with the help of my advisors.

I developed advanced research skills, critical thinking, and subject expertise through rigorous coursework, collaborative projects, and hands-on learning experiences.

I faced a challenging yet transformative time of growth. The demanding coursework, combined with the pressure to conduct independent research, pushed me to my limits. Balancing academic responsibilities with personal well-being required resilience and adaptability. There were moments of doubt, especially when facing complex problems or receiving critical feedback. However, the supportive environment of my peers, mentors, and advisors was a strength. Collaborative discussions and encouragement helped me hone my skills and maintain my focus. Through this journey, I discovered the importance of self-discipline, time management, and believing in my ability to overcome challenges.

First, I did not know much about the research, and I was afraid that I would not do it well. When I started my Master's degree at Ritsumeikan University, I turned to have more self-efficacy because of RU's supportive learning environment. All professors are so exceptional and they also give support and detailed explanation when I am stuck. Thus, now I have more confidence and knowledge to do research better.

I acquire self-efficacy when I started my master degree at Ritsumeikan University, during my research I realized that although my professors would give me advice, their advise was not a direct guidance, but something that made me think more about me and how I could achieve put my thought in order and how to find different approaches. This skill help me develop myself and get to know more my capabilities in multiple perspectives.