Hawaiian History and Culture
Program Information | Location Information | Courses Available | Eligibility | Costs | Deadlines & Dates | Orientation |What's Next?
| PROGRAM TERMS |
Winter Break 2013 |
| PROGRAM DATES |
December 24, 2012 - January 9, 2013 |
| CLASS STANDING |
Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
DEADLINE
TO APPLY |
October 15, 2012
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| FEES |
Estimated program costs can be found here |
| FINANCIAL AID |
Yes |
| GPA |
Good academic standing |
LANGUAGE OF
INSTRUCTION
|
English |
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Know the following program information, which you will provide on the online application:
Country: United States
Program Name: Hawaiian History and Culture
Program Information
Explore Hawaiian history, culture and the current issues facing the islands. Spend time with Hawaiians and other locals, while immersing yourself in this communal culture. Learn the true meaning of Aloha and quite possibly reprioritize your life.
A fleet of Polynesian outriggers first sailed to these islands in approximately 300 AD, bringing with them animal and plant stocks to populate the islands. In the 19th century Hawaii had a constitutional monarchy and was recognized as an independent nation by countries throughout the world. Learn how Hawaii ended up being the 50th state against the will of the majority of its people.
Go beyond the popular tourist destinations and discover the real Hawaii. Visit beautiful areas few tourists have ever seen and have experiences no tourist would ever have.
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Location Information
Stay at Camp Kokokahi on Oahu, which has breathtaking views of the majestic Koolau Mountains. Visit sites such as the Bishop Museum, Haleiwa and the North Shore.
Stay in beach front condos in Kapa’a town on Kauai. Get acquainted with locals and the local culture while restoring native habitat in a rain forest, helping to preserve a remote coastline from development, and learning about Hawaiian spirituality from a powerful leader of the Hawaiian sovereignty movement.
On the Big Island, stay in beautiful rental homes in the old sugar cane community of Pahala and at a bay-front hotel in Hilo. Experience the depth of Hawaiian culture by spending days and nights with locals while visiting a remote coffee farm, an active volcano, a historic black sand beach, the southernmost spot in the U.S. where Polynesians first landed, rain forests, waterfalls and thermal ponds. Spend evenings on a porch at an old southern style mansion talking with locals, listening to ukes strum, and laughing with good company.
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Courses Available
FST 4006, COMM 4949: Intercultural Communication Practicum (4 credits). This course is approved as an upper division Communication course.
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Eligibility
Students should be Sophmore, Junior or Senior status and in good academic standing. Priority is given to senior level students.
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Costs
A non-refundable application fee of $50 will be billed to your student account upon submission of an online application. A deposit of $400 will be billed to your student account upon your confirmation of participation. The remainder of the program fee will be billed through Student Accounts Receivable. The program cost can be found here.
Financial aid may be applied toward the cost of the program if you are enrolled as a full-time student.
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Deadlines & Dates
The application deadline is October 15, 2012.
Early application is strongly encouraged, as space is limited and the program will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The program normally fills eight to nine months before departure.
Program dates are from December 24, 2012 - January 9, 2013.
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Orientation
At least two pre-departure orientations will be held. Pre-departure orientations will include information about financial aid, classwork and travel tips. A general study abroad handbook will be emailed prior to departure.
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What's Next?
Review the suggested steps to studying abroad. Familiarize yourself on financing, health and safety and other important information to consider when choosing to study abroad. When you are ready to apply, complete the online application and upload the required accompanying materials: unofficial transcript and essay. A non-refundable application fee of $50 will be billed to your student account upon submission of an online application.
Interested students are required to meet with the program leader. Contact Mike Sunnafrank or call 218-726-6363.
Contact Mike Sunnafrank for program or itinerary questions. For application or registration questions, contact Arianna Austin.
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