Research Interest：
- Education Development, Economics of Education, Primary Education, Sub-Saharan Africa
Education：
- Master of Economics, Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University (March 2028) [Expected]
- Bachelor of International Studies, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts (March 2026)
- Vancouver Island University (August 2023-August 2024)
Experiences：
- Teaching Japanese as a Foreign Language (TJFL) Program (February 2025-March 2025)
Publications：
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Academic Associations：
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Academic Conference Presentation：
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Language/ Skills：
- Japanese, English
- Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Awards：
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Message to Potential Candidates to Ogawa Seminar：
My name is Riko Ishikawa, and I am a master’s student at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies at Kobe University. I have long been concerned about the situation where children in Sub-Saharan Africa suffer from poverty and hunger. During my undergraduate studies, I realized that primary education is the most effective way of breaking the cycle of poverty. It let me choose this school where I can explore educational development and education systems.
The Ogawa Seminar offers us an environment to broaden our viewpoints through interactions and discussions with peers from diverse backgrounds. You can also gain valuable knowledge and experiences. Those who wish to work in an international community in the future are welcome to join us!
