News, information and resources for students.
Saluting our Ambassadors
Through the College of Social Sciences’ Ambassador Program, student leaders worked creatively throughout the academic year to support both the college and its initiatives. They did this by hosting international student groups, arranging college fairs, helping with recruitment and promoting civic engagement, among other responsibilities. The five 2020-2021 Ambassadors – Korynn Grenert, Sarah-Lyn Kaeo, Vanessa Liang, Bevin Martin and Cindy Ng – were asked to share reflections at the end of their service terms.
Being an Ambassador inspired me to connect with like-minded passionate individuals, which made for some amazing friendships. It made me feel as though my voice mattered.
This ambassadorship was very different from my day-to-day academic life. Since I mostly do research, there has not been a lot of chances for me to showcase the leadership skills that I possess.
Prioritizing student engagement and a sense of community throughout these trying times gave me a sense of duty while simultaneously boosting student morale.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ambassadors have helped students stay connected with CSS. Support for one another is essential.
We are working on a Sustainable Saunders project, which will include a space at Saunders Hall for students to relax in, do homework and socialize with one another.
Mentoring in military intelligence
The College of Social Sciences is playing a lead role in a new mentoring program for students in a partnership with the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The INDOPACOM-UHM Mentoring Program for Intelligence is a unique opportunity to gain exposure and mentorship directly from the people who do intelligence work every day for the federal government. For additional information, send an email to the director of the CSS Program for Civic Engagement, Ulla Hasager, at ulla@hawaii.edu.
What to do this summer?
Internships, micro-internships or service-learning opportunities are available this summer through the CSS Program for Civic Engagement, including internships in esports. Earn credits and have a deeply meaningful and engaging experience within the 12 weeks from late May to mid-August, with some flexibility to fit summer plans. For more information, send an email to Director of Civic Engagement Ulla Hasager at ulla@hawaii.edu.
The Mānoa Political Internship Program is offering full-time internships at the top levels of state government in Summer 2021. Undergraduate and graduate students of all majors are eligible to apply. Student interns will work 35 hours per week in the Governor’s or Lieutenant Governor’s offices, and in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney or Public Defender. Internship duty period will be May 24, 2021, to August 13, 2021. Apply by Sunday, May 16, 2021. Send questions to mpin@hawaii.edu.
Study Abroad in 2022
Attention, students! Start planning for your 2022 study abroad program with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Study Abroad Center. Enhance your global awareness and fulfill graduation requirements while exploring the world. Attend the Virtual Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Spring 2022:
- Shanghai, China
- Kobe, Japan
- Machida, Japan
- London, England
- Paris, France
- Florence, Italy
- My Two Italies: Florence and Tuscania
- Seville, Spain
- Adelaide, Australia
Year in Japan 2022-2023:
Summer 2022:
- Shanghai, China
- Kobe, Japan
- Angers, France
- Lille, France
- Paris, France
- Berlin, Germany
- Dublin, Ireland
- Florence, Italy
- Seville, Spain
- Mendoza, Argentina
Fall 2022:
- Shanghai, China
- London, England
- Paris, France
- Florence, Italy
- My Two Italies: Florence and Tuscania
- Seville, Spain
- Adelaide, Australia
