Mahalo (Thank you), Hawai'i
A reflection on our time in the beautiful state of Hawai'i.
An Iowa College in the Liberal Arts Tradition
Paideia 450: Hawaii
Acknowledging Homelessness
Reflections from our visit at the Institute of Human Services and how homelessness is seen as an issue in the U.S. today.
The Importance of History
Our class has been focusing on the historical and cultural background of Hawai'i. Read about our visits to places and events that have taught our class about Hawaii's complicated history.
Education is a Right
Our class has explored public and private schools. This has led us to critically examine and understand the Hawaiian School System.
The Power of Aloha Aīna
Read about our first few days in Honolulu and a reflection on Hawaii's approach to protect the environment.
Journey Across the Island
My classmates and I spent four nights in Hilo. During our time in Hilo, we visited Lyman Museum and the National Volcano Park. We also did some archive work and presented our findings to our professors and classmates.
Last Day in Kona
Read about last day in Kona!
The Adventure begins in Kona
Learn about our first day in Kona, Hawaii.
Aloha, Hawaii!
Introduction to the 2019 Hawaii J-term course and meet the blog coordinator, Ashalul Aden