Alternative Spring Break Hawai'i

Alternative Spring Break will take place in Oahu, Hawai'i during UArizona's spring break.

DESCRIPTION

  • Ancient Hawaiians developed a very intimate relationship with their natural setting, characterized by a deep love, respect and knowledge of the environment. Explore how Hawaii’s remote location, tropical climate, and diverse climactic zones create a unique setting unduplicated elsewhere. Hear the history and legends of the islands while engaging in service projects that benefit the environment and preservation of our unique culture. (12) hours of community service will be credited to students.
  • The ASB Hawai'i program provides students from the University of Arizona with an intimate cross-cultural immersion experience on the island of O'ahu. Participants will engage with Native Hawaiian history, culture, and the struggle for sovereignty through service learning, community/cultural engagement, dialogue, and reflection.

LOGISTICS

  • Base education program
    • Dates: March 6-11, 2022
    • Cost: approximately $1,600, airfare not included
  • Veterans education extension
    • Dates: March 6-13, 2022
    • Cost: approximately $850 more, airfare not included
  • Both include
    • Hotel
    • Breakfast + lunch

    • Excursions + transportation

PROGRAM THEMES

  • Base program
    • Service learning projects
    • Community & cultural engagement
    • Engage in Native Hawaiian history & struggle of sovereignty 
  • Veterans extension
    • Includes the base cross-cultural immersion
    • Visit Pearl Harbor, USS Arizona Memorial & Honouliuli National Historic Site, & University of Hawai'i VETS Center

TENTATIVE ITINERARY

  • Orientation at Kapi’olani 
  • Park-Guided visit of the Bishop Museum
  • Visit Kūkaniloko Birthstones State Monument
  • Experience a full cultural protocol with Kumu Kahuiao
  • Participate in service project at Loko Ea fishpond
  • Self-guided exploration of Haleʻiwa
  • Visit and backyard pāʻina (party) with a local family
  • Full day exploration of University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
  • Cultural Learning and Service Project at Ka Papa Loʻi o Kānewai
  • Panel Discussion with NHIH Graduate Students
  • Engage in Kapu Kai (cleansing ceremony)
  • Visit Kaʻala Farm

APPLICATION INFORMATION

  • NOVEMBER 8, 2021: APPLICATIONS DUE BY 5:00 PM
  • DECEMBER 1, 2021: FIRST DOWN PAYMENT OF $600 DUE BY 5:00 PM
  • Application is closed