About the Program
	The A Semester Almost Abroad (ASAA) program provides students an opportunity to enhance their academic experience through the university's vast array of courses and experiences. Students may enroll in any available course offered at UH as long as they fulfill prerequisites although most take at least a few courses unavailable to them at their home colleges. Former students have enrolled in courses as diverse as Asian economics, Chinese and Japanese literatures, Hawaiian archeology, Indonesian dance, Korean language, marine biology, geology, as well as regular business, arts, and science courses.
	Because of our geographic location and history of immigration from Asia and Pacific Island nations, Hawai`i has evolved into a unique multi-cultural community which has helped shape the focus and content of the university's academic programs. We believe that a significant part of a college education is studying other cultures and living and learning with students from different backgrounds. The university offers 2500 courses each semester, 26 foreign languages including 19 different Asian and Pacific languages, and over 450 courses with specific Asian/Pacific focus.
	If you wish to benefit from the added exposure to the richness of other cultures you will find the special courses and activities available at the University of Hawai`i a complement to your existing academic studies. Please forward comments or questions to almost@hawaii.edu or use this convenient form.