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Asian American Studies: Hawaii
Pacific Islander Communities

July 5 - August 9, 2008

AsianAm-Hawaii Location

Accommodations

Students will be housed in dormitory rooms at UHM.

UCLA Summer Sessions reserves the right to change housing location. Should this be necessary, we will arrange comparable accommodations elsewhere.

Meals

Students will dine at Hale Aloha Café at all you can eat buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday through Friday.

Vegetarian options are available at the cafeteria. However, if you have strict dietary requirements this program may not be able to accommodate your needs. Please let us know when you apply for this program if you have any special dietary needs as well as any physical or medical conditions. We will advise you accordingly.

Excursions

This program includes several excursions as part of its curriculum. In past years, students have visited the Waipahu Cultural Gardens and Plantation Village (right), the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai'i, Chinatown, Aloha Tower, 'Iolani Palace, the Fukumitsu Taro Farm, the Bishop Museum, and the Polynesian Cultural Center. A full excursion schedule will be provided at a later date.

Free time is built into this program for independent sightseeing. If you plan on traveling extensively, we recommend that you budget additional spending money.

Location

The University of Manoa is located on a lush mountainside and is surrounded by a myriad of sights and entertainments just waiting to be discovered. You will want to explore the nearby Wa'ahila Ridge. This extinct volcano is a very popular hiking spot among students. The University is a quick five minute bus ride from popular Waikiki. This warm water ocean is filled with tropical fish and giant sea turtles that may swim right along side you, if you aren't splashing around with your travel study buddies too much. You may choose to explore the crystal clear tide pools or rent out a surfboard or a kayak and take on the waves. In the evenings you may indulge in the tropical nightlife. There are numerous nightclubs and restaurants where students can enjoy the delectable local cuisine, while being entertained by the variety of Polynesian cultural shows.