Submitted by Angela Marra on the 2022 winter session program in Hawaii sponsored by the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration…
I am currently studying “abroad” on the island of Maui, which is a part of the Hawaiian Islands. The course I am taking on this program is LEAD 101: Global Contexts for Leadership. This course definitely applies to Maui because we are gaining a new perspective on leadership from a different cultural perspective. I immediately was met with a huge difference in temperature compared to where I live in Delaware. It took a few days to adjust to the weather and living in a place so different from home, but I have been getting more and more adjusted with each passing day. This was my first time having a roommate or staying in a dorm-like situation, but despite this new situation my roommate and I quickly became friends. I am really looking forward to becoming immersed into both the environment and the culture while abroad.
The photos were taken at a place called “Dragon’s Teeth” in West Maui, which is one of the many gorgeous sites to hike and really take in some amazing views of the island and the ocean. This was my first time ever visiting Maui so it was absolutely breathtaking. I really hope to continue to view more of the island’s extensive geography and learn more about the nature and species that inhabit it. Being in Maui is a very surreal experience and I really feel a connection with the island.
