Seminar by Ritsumeikan University for Full merit Scholarship

The Japanese language Students of classes 9 to 12 attended a seminar on higher studies in Japan, on 10^th December, 2015 at the Japan foundation, New Delhi. The seminar was about the full merit based scholarships offered by Ritsumeikan University specifically to the students with Indian Nationalities (Including tuition fee for 4 years, living expenses and air ticket to Japan).

They briefed our students regarding the two English medium undergraduate programmes currently offered by the university.

1.     The Community and Regional Policy Studies major (CRPS) in the College of Policy Science, focuses on identifying solutions to major issues faced by the society we are living in.

2.      Global Studies major (GS) in the college of International Relations, Students learn to analyze global affairs from a multidisciplinary perspective.

It was a very interactive session as our students not only enquired about the courses offered By Ritsumeikan University but also asked about the living standards and lifestyle of Japan. Students talked at length with the coordinators about their concerns and apprehensions related to their  stay and studies in  Japan.

The students came back motivated and showed immense interest in considering Japan as a prospective destination to pursue their higher studies.  

Lions Quest: Skills for Adolescence

 An International life skill programme for youth, building character and developing life skills for 21st century, was conducted from 3rd to 5th Dec 2015 it was attended by Mrs. Soma Das and Ms. Aditi Sharma. It was a comprehensive youth development and drug prevention programme for young people between 10-14 years of age, which capitalizes on young people's enormous potential and helps direct their creative energies into making them capable, healthy, drug-free and encourage them in developing strong commitment to their families, schools and communities. The programme aimed at bringing together parents, educators and community members to teach young adolescents, life and citizenship skills a consistent environment. It was indeed a help prepare the children to face the changes and challenges of the 21st century. The SFA programme has been recommended by UNICEF, UNESCO and WHO as a part of the school curriculum to impart VALUES to the students.