Studying the culture of Hawai'i! Past Review

By (Psychology, University of California - Los Angeles) for

University of California, Los Angeles: Hawaii - Asian American Studies: Pacific Islander Communities

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot of knowledge in regards to the history and culture of Hawai'i, but the experience in the program was awkward because the group dynamics were off.

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Dorm
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Asian American Studies and Ethnic Studies students would benefit most from this program. Suggestion: don't be cliquey while in this program!