Now that our adventures have come to an end, our journey has just started, the journey to take what we have learned from this trip, and apply it in everything we do. On this trip I have incorporated all of my subjects I am in and have gained understanding in each. In Speech, we are taught to be effective public speakers. I met so many new and important people and had to show who I am and how I was feeling through the words I spoke.
By observing the way the Māori language is, I make connections to these two subjects by distinguishing between the Hawaiian language, and the Māori language of Te Reo. For example, the "k" in the Te Reo translates to an ʻokina in Hawaiian, the "t" (just like in the Tahitian Language) translates to "k". When applying all of these different similarities, the meanings and contexts are the same. It is amazing how a land so far away could have such an identical language, which takes us to the subject of History.
Our History conntects to one another beginning in the Origins of our two different people. We all came from Kahiki and branched off into different lands and cultures but still stay connected and somewhat the same. While at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, there wasn't just history of Aotearoa, but of the World Wars, Holocaust, and the different methods they used. I could relate it to the previous learning I have done and make observations from their point of view in the wars compared to the United States. Connecting a bridge with the Māori and my Hawaiian Culture was incredibly easy. Especially how our History is similar to theirs up until the different countries that took us over. They get the chance to get back what they lost, unlike us.
And the last subject is Math. Though Math is VERY difficult to apply in real life, we still used numbers to count off for attendance if that counts? Just kidding, I had to use math and numbers to read voltages and amps and see the direction of the currents in the wires. Those were just the classes I am taking this year. I also was able to learn things about other classes I had in the past such as Chemistry, Biology, Health, Hawaiian Culture, etc. Overall, I have learned to be a better Hawaiian. I hope other students get the chance to apply their learning in such a PURE HAWAIIAN way. I know I did. I want to thank Mr. Kamalu, Ms. Arce, and most of all Mr. Blake for believing in me and my education. It was an honor to go on this trip. The lessons I learned, the friends I made, and the experiences I lived will stick with me for the rest of my life.
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Mr Blake
4/1/2015 01:18:47 pm
Mahalo to you Ashley as it was a privilege to be able to have you join us on this huaka'i. I was so glad that you were able to represent our group with ‘oli and hula. I really hope you enjoyed the trip. Now be sure to share your stories.
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Kanani Akina-Lee
4/2/2015 05:57:44 am
Our ohana is so grateful of this opportunity that was provided to Ashley and the haumana. I enjoyed going through the blogs and pictures because it was like we were right there with them. As parents, we are so very proud of Ashley because she's connecting what she learns in the classroom, community and other cultures. This trip really strengthened her mind and spirituality. Most of all, a huge mahalo to the kumus for watching over our young adults, opening up their minds and challenging them to be industrious and embrace their culture.
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