Fall 2007:

“This was THE best semester ever! Not only did I get to experience a unique part of American culture, but I also enjoyed studying in a very supportive environment full of beauty and amazing wild life.” Stephanie (Haverford College)

“A semester of summer on an island in the middle of the Pacific...the worst part was having to leave. Laura (Vassar College)

“ASAA made Hawaii very accessible. I loved spending a semester here and I hope to come back soon.” Camille (Bryn Mawr College)

“ A semester in Hawaii? Why not?” Zach (Haverford College)

“ASAA was an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend it for anyone who love the sun, to be outside and to have a great time.” Chelsea (University of San Diego)

“The ASAA program was a wonderful asset to my education. At the University of Hawaii at Manoa I was able to explore the art of puppetry and the theatrical art forms of Non-Western nations, while also exploring the Hawaiian culture. Kennedy Theatre and the Ernst Lab are great spaces and my experience in the youth theatre production of Kraken Ka: The Komodo Dragon was one I'll never forget. If you're a theatre major looking for more diverse and unique topics then UH is a great place come! Make sure you make contact with students and teachers before you get here- you might just end up in a show like I did. As for the campus, be prepared for palm trees that seem to touch the sky, the smell of fresh plumeria in the air, freak rain storms, and a lot of walking. But hey, at least you'll be in shape and tan when you leave!” Kelly (Niagara University)

Spring 2007:

“(Studying at UH) was an invaluable experience for anyone who wants to learn from an incredibly geographically, culturally, and linguistically diverse place.” Hayley (Haverford College)

“Hawaii is incredibly beautiful, the people warm and friendly, and you will find that your classes are engaging (regardless of subject) because of your ability to get involved in the community.” Paulette (Williams College)

“The ASAA program was the best decision of my life. Spending the semester in Hawaii, opening myself up to new experiences, and surrounding myself with new people has opened my eyes to the world and has given me not only lifelong memories and experiences, but lifelong friends as well.” Kerry (Wellesley College)

“I had a blast! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Ella (U of Maine)

“It was a unique opportunity that influenced me in both academic and spiritual ways.” Sun Kim (Seattle U)

“I had the best time of my life.” Andrea (Colorado State U)

“The program was great. I met so many people that I’m going to be friends with for the rest of my life.” Sara (Wheaton College)

“ASAA is a great experience, Anita is very helpful. It is great opportunity, and I suggest it to anyone who wants to spend a semester in paradise.” Jessica (Loyola Chicago)

“There are few places where you can step out of class and in a few minutes be in the mountains, in the ocean, or in huge city. Great way to slow down if you normally attend a fast-paced college.” Kevin (American U)

“This was THE best semester of my life; don’t miss out on this opportunity.” Jessica (U of Kentucky)

“You’d never know that living in Hawaii could teach you so much about yourself.” Matt (Babson College)

“ASAA is an amazing program that offers dynamic course work set against a Pacific paradise.” Corey, (Miami U Florida)

Fall 2006:

“Coming to the islands was hands down, the best decision I’ve ever made. Everything was amazing. My classes were so interesting, the people I met were wonderful. I learned so much culturally and in terms of my personal growth. Words can’t express how amazing this experience was!” (Maggie, Smith College)

“The time of my life. I LOVED it.” (Michelle, Cypress CC)

“ASAA is a wonderful experience if you want a widely diverse semester while staying in the USA.” (Colleen, Otterbein College)

“An amazing experience. I would do it again in a heartbeat!” (Lauren, UMass Dartmouth)

“One of the best experiences of my life. Yeah! I loved Hawaii and everything here.” (Anna, Middlebury)

“This was the best semester ever. There was not even one day where I didn’t go outside and enjoy this gorgeous island. It was awesome.” (Lucy, Smith College)

“It was fabulous. I would recommend this program to anyone.” (Meghann, Washington and Jefferson College)

“I wish I could live here the rest of my life.” (Meagan, Emory and Henry College)

“I met many beautiful people, went on amazing adventures, and experienced invaluable personal growth in Hawaii.” (Laurel, Hampshire College)

Student comments 2005-2006:

“This experience was exactly what I needed before my senior year at Middlebury College. I highly recommend this program for every college student.” (Bobby, Middlebury)

“UH gave me an amazing experience in Hawaii with courses that I could not have taken anywhere else in the U.S.” (Margalit, Bryn Mawr)

“ASAA was an amazing experience that allowed me to meet new people, take unique classes, and experience things you can only do in Hawaii (Julie, George Washington )

“ASAA gave me a chance to experience Hawaii while having connections and helpful people to make the transition from the mainland to island life a breeze.” (Jessica, U of Wisconsin)

“Rainbows, flower-scented air, and crisp blue waters - an opportunity to study surrounded by beauty.” (Tiffany, Cornell)

“ASAA gave me the opportunity to be part of the UH community, which was really important. Having a community to contribute to was very important.” (Doreen, Brown)

“This program gave me the opportunity of a lifetime!” (Ashley, Wesleyan)

“If you choose to learn from the local people and the islands, in addition to your classes and friends, this can be a really life-changing experience.” (Greg, Brown)

“As a history major, the program allowed me an invaluable opportunity to be exposed to the rich history of the Pacific Islands, a topic vastly ignored on the mainland.” (Ali, McNeese University)

“ASAA was an amazing experience that allowed me to meet new people, take unique classes, and experience things you can only do in Hawaii (Julie, George Washington U)

“Anita is awesome and the most helpful person in the world!!” (Courtney, Tulane)

“Appropriate for highly independent and self-motivated students open to new experiences.” (Courtney, Wellesley)

“The time flies while you’re here. Spend it doing something you may never be able to do again. There’s always an adventure.” (Matt, Bates College)

“UH was academically a lot more challenging than I thought it would be, but I came here and learned how to surf, so between studying and surfing, the semester passed quickly!” (Jessie, Connecticut College)

“The ASAA program was a great way to experience the world while still being able to be in the comfort of the USA and a mainstream university.” (Trevor, UMass)

"This was truly the cross-cultural experience I was searching for.” (Mark, SUNY Fredonia)

“ASAA was a life-changing experience. This program challenges you to step out of your comfort zone and learn a lot about yourself.” (Ashley, Bethany Luther College)

“Although Hawaii is still a part of the U.S., the culture is very beautiful–something you can’t experience on the mainland.” (Dominique, Rosemont College)