These questions ask for advice specific to Asian/ Pacific Islander Americans in particular.

1. Being from Hawaii rather than the mainland, were you treated any differently? How did people view and accept you?
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2. Being that culture and religion are greatly valued in Hawaii, would you recommend studying abroad within your cultural heritage or expanding your knowledge and traveling to a completely new country?
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3. How did you readjust to returning to your Hawaii home? Did you find it hard to readjust or did you easily return to your home?
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4. How do you feel being from Hawaii has helped you adapt to the diversity and culture of being abroad?
     1 answers - Culture  - posted 2123 weeks ago



5. How important is it to have knowledge about the country I will be studying abroad in before I leave?
     8 answers - For African Americans  - For Hispanic/ Latin@  - Before Leaving  - For Native Americans  - posted 2123 weeks ago



6. I am afraid that my parents will not allow me to study and travel for such a long period of time. Any advice on how to convince my parents that study abroad is a worthwhile experience?
     5 answers - For African Americans  - For Hispanic/ Latin@  - For Native Americans  - posted 2123 weeks ago



7. Was it overwhelming leaving the small islands of Hawaii and emerging into a large or more populated country abroad? How did you adapt?
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8. What advice do you have for students from Hawaii that wish to travel abroad but are afraid of leaving the small and familiar environment of Hawaii?
     3 answers - posted 2123 weeks ago



9. What advice do you have for students who will be studying abroad in a country of their heritage?
     4 answers - For African Americans  - For Hispanic/ Latin@  - For Native Americans  - posted 2123 weeks ago



10. Why is Study Abroad important for students from diverse backgrounds?
      16 answers - For African Americans  - For Hispanic/ Latin@  - Personal  - For Native Americans  - posted 2123 weeks ago