University of Hawaii, Manoa

According to a school representative, The University of Hawai`i at Manoa's special distinction is found in its Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific orientation and its unique location in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Its setting and the diversity of its students and faculty foster unique advantages in the study of Asian and Pacific cultures, foreign languages, tropical agriculture, tropical medicine, ocean and marine sciences, astronomy, volcanology, and international business.Our unique geographical, cultural, and historical heritage suggests that Manoa values and the responsibilities inherent in embracing those values include the following:A focus on developing an awareness of and sensitivity to diversity and commonality. The Manoa campus is culturally rich and complex, providing a perfect social setting for frequent interactions with persons fromcultures other than one's own. At Manoa we incorporate and celebrate intercultural experiences and understanding into our social and educational