Personal Statement: Hawaii

I slowly began losing the language I used to speak so much, Spanish. As the years went by in Elementary

Moving to Hawaii is a dream come true for many people. With sandy beaches as far as you can see and diverse, exciting culture and foods to explore, the Hawaiian Islands provide spectacular views and fun things to do for everyone. The actual moving process requires a lot more planning than moving to a new state in the continental United States though. The residential moving experts at S & S Delivery Inc, located in Honolulu, HI, answer some frequently asked questions about moving to Hawaii.

The last state admitted into the United States so far is Hawaii. Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959. The Hawaiian Islands were settled by the Polynesians first, about 2000 years ago. Then, in 1778, James Cook stopped in the Hawaiian Islands on his way to China. This is the first time the Westerners find out about Hawaii. After that, American ships began settling there, in the early 1800’s. From there, American missionaries come to the Hawaiian Islands, and they wanted to convert the Hawaiians to Christianity. Over time, Americans became very trusted advisors for the rulers. Eventually, in 1840, America would help Hawaii write their first Constitution. This helps them become even closer with the Native Hawaiians. 10 years later, the sugar

When the haoles arrived, “the Hawaiians had their nationality forcibly changed in their own homeland” (30). These immersion schools are a chance for the Natives to gain a better understanding of their culture and heritage, without the control of outside forces. If Hawaii became their own Independent Nation, they would be able to expand this practice throughout all the islands, and be able to freely exercise their own beliefs and practices.

and about 60 Japanese, (although it is tough to figure out how many Japanese), people

When people plan to attend Hawaii they think of beautiful beaches, great exotic food, and the smell of wonderful flowers never before smelt. That is exactly what they get, from turquoise blue water to skyscraping palm trees Hawaii has so many exotic things to see. Also all the great smells of Hawaii from the wild fruit to the roasted pig on the beach Hawaii definitely brings to mind one thing happiness. In Hawaii there are many things that bring happiness to mind such as the extravagant smells, not to mention the beautiful sights, and most of all the spectacular taste in the exquisite food they have in Hawaii.

When it comes to Hawaii, Hawaii is a place where many people wish of visiting and a place where many dream of living. This is because of our beautiful scenery, its

Here in Hawaii it is pretty hard to live on your own. It is a very expensive place to live because we revolve around tourism which makes it such an expensive place. I come from a family that is not wealthy and tries to make it every day. I perhaps have been in the position where my family did not have a place to stay but my parents would still provide for our family.

and volcanoes, and unique food like no other. I know what you all may be thinking: “why Hawaii?”

I lived where many of you vacation. I was born and raised in Maui, Hawaii. Since, moving here two weeks ago, almost everyone who finds out where I’m from asks me questions like: what’s it like growing up in Hawaii, do you go to the beach everyday, or is life here hard compared to Hawaii?

When I think about the culture I come from, I immediately think about my Japanese and Filipino lineage. I also think about Hawaii, and how growing up there has shaped me today. This are only parts of the equation to my cultural identity. No matter what nationality or country you grow up in, each person is exposed to different ideals that mix in with their background culture. I would like to look at my cultural identity by looking at some traditions in Hawaii, the organizations I’ve been a part of, and my own unique personal identity. Each of these has played a role in shaping my own cultural identity.

As a child, around the age of five, I became friends with the children of a family that had just moved to our neighborhood from Hawaii. The parents would occasionally make statements in a language that the children could not speak. I realize now that they were making these statements in Hawaiian, although they did not speak the language fluently, and their children did not speak the language at all. Unfortunately, this loss of language from one generation to the next has been quite common in Hawaii since the early nineteen-hundreds when the influence of the United States resulted in institutionalized language death.

America is often called the melting pot of cultures, welcoming various cultures and traditions, but the real gem that holds this title is located in the Pacific ocean. This place is called Hawaii and it is a place I am so proud to be from. The culturally diverse atmosphere of Hawaii has grown deep into my bones to become a part of what I am and what inspires me. From the rich languages that drift through this land to the many laughs and the smell of many mouthwatering foods that is carried through the air to various cultures and ethnicities blend together to create a beauty similar to the famous hawaiian sunsets. Seeing that Hawaii is such a diverse location it has introduced me to so many cultures I have fell in love with, many traditions

As part of my networking, there are some high school classmates who I am in constant contact with. We all went to college and have our own careers in different fields. One of these friends allowed me to live with her for my first year out of college. Four of us played volleyball together. They are from Waianae, Kaneohe, and Waimanalo and they?re Hawaiian, Portuguese, and Japanese. Over the years, we realized we get our strength from our diversity. When we have a

Turning back the clock, after completing my preschool in the US, my family moved to India primarily so my brother and I could be raised in an environment learning our Indian traditions and culture. They wanted us to embrace our culture and most importantly, value our family relationships. I experienced my primary education in India and returned to this country for high school.