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.
I hope to make lifelong friends, have new adventures, try new things and represent my whānau and university while in Hawaii. Continue reading Indigenising new spaces and places with Native language
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
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
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
Hello everyone! My name is Konan. I’m from Japan and I’m a second-year international student at Waikato. Continue reading Exchange at UH Hilo
Kia Ora, I’m Abi and I am 23! I am currently finishing my second year of study towards a Bachelor of Earth Science with a minor in Māori and Indigenous studies. I will be heading to the University of Hawai’i, Hilo, on exchange as I enter into my third year of study. Continue reading Earth Sciences in Hawaii
As of the 21st of December, I have been back home in Aotearoa New Zealand. The nine-hour flight crossing the international date line, from Honolulu to Auckland airport, provided me with ample time to process the sadness of leaving, and the excitement of returning home, as well as to watch many many movies. With my exchange now over, I have friends scattered all over the United States, and a sense of fulfilment that I was able to fully experience and enjoy my “solo adventure”. Continue reading Highlights from Hawai’i at Hilo
The past few weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind. From Thanksgiving break over the 23rd-26th November, and now the last week of classes, aptly dubbed “hell week”, and then finals week next week, life has been pretty busy. Continue reading Last weeks in Hawaii
Getting your PADI open water scuba qualification is an exciting enough achievement on its own, but getting to complete this qualification on the big island of Hawai’i is all the more delightful! Continue reading Scuba Qualified in Hawai’i!
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