Category: Hawai’i

Exchange by Region, Exchange by Subject, Hawai'i, Māori & Indigenous Studies, North America, Student Life, University of Hawai'i at HiloLeave a comment

Māori in Hawai’i. From Waikato to Hilo Hawai’i.

Waikato Global Experiences

I am a third-year double major student in Te Reo Māori and Indigenous studies at the University of Waikato. I am a proud Māori originally from the Horowhenua region in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and have lived in the Waikato region for 10 years. I have been fortunate to study at the University of Hawai’i Hilo in the fall semester before I graduate with my degree. Continue reading Māori in Hawai’i. From Waikato to Hilo Hawai’i.

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Life on Island – Student Life at UHM

Waikato Global Experiences

One of my highlights has been joining an intramural basketball team—and even better, our team won the tournament! Outside of uni, I’ve spent most weekends exploring the island—hiking crazy trails, snorkeling in crystal clear waters, and of course, surfing (would be rude not to!!). Continue reading Life on Island – Student Life at UHM

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Exploring Indigenous Perspectives at the University of Hawai‘i

Waikato Global Experiences

My name is Te Kahui Mihiata o Hinemanu Barclay-Kerr, and I am a second-year Bachelor of Arts student majoring in Psychology, with minors in Kaupapa Māori Psychology and Pacific Indigenous Studies. Continue reading Exploring Indigenous Perspectives at the University of Hawai‘i

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Soaking up the last of what Hawai`i has to offer

Waikato Global Experiences

As my exchange semester draws to a close, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of gratitude for all that this experience has brought me. The lessons I’ve learnt, the friendships I’ve built, and the memories I’ve made, will be cherished forever. Continue reading Soaking up the last of what Hawai`i has to offer

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Island style at UH Hilo

Waikato Global Experiences

Being on exchange has simultaneously been everything I expected and nothing I expected at the same time. Everyday is filled with so much new learning about the culture, geography, and people of this gorgeous place I’m living in. Continue reading Island style at UH Hilo