Does it make sense to study German in Hawaii?

College Majors
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<p>I plan to major in International Studies/ Relations and German in Hawaii this coming fall. I’m applying for UH Manoa, Chaminade and Hawaii Pacific University. Now, does it make sense to study International Studies/Relations and German in Hawaii? Hawaii is more Japanese, Chinese, Koreans, and not really Europeans. Does Honolulu offer opportunities and internships in my field, especially in German? Is Hawaii a good choice?</p>

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<p>It only makes sense if you are an Hawaii resident and wish to attend school in your home state. It would make more sense if Asia was your regional focus for an iR major.</p>

<p>If German and European affairs are your regional interests, you can always spend your junior year abroad in a German-speaking country. Since you won’t have many local resources in Hawaii to practice your German, you can rely on the internet, German TV and films, etc.</p>

<p>There are German, Swiss, and Austrian consulates in Hawaii: <a href=“http://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy1217/[/url]”>http://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy1217/&lt;/a&gt;
[Consulate</a> of Switzerland in Honolulu, the United States](<a href=“http://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy7845/]Consulate”>http://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy7845/)
[Consulate</a> General of Austria in Honolulu, the United States](<a href=“http://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy2565/]Consulate”>http://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy2565/)</p>

<p>And a German Club: [German</a> Club Hawaii](<a href=“http://www.germanclubhawaii.com/]German”>http://www.germanclubhawaii.com/)</p>

<p>There were relatively few German immigrants to Hawaii:
[The</a> German Immigrants of Kaua’i](<a href=“http://www.next1000.com/family/GRUBB/kauai.html]The”>The German Immigrants of Kaua'i)
[GERMANS</a> IN HAWAII](<a href=“hawaiian-roots.com”>hawaiian-roots.com)</p>

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<p>German in Hawaii probably isn’t any worse than German in Idaho or Florida. </p>

<p>There’s a list on wikipedia of the cities in the US with the largest German born populations. At least these would hopefully allow more practice or face-to-face tuition. Certain areas of NJ, KY and FL. </p>

<p>The German government is quite generous in helping to fund foreigners. Look into their DAAD scheme. Also, see if the colleges you’re applying to have a study abroad year. If they don’t I’d steer clear as it’s really crucial in developing fluency. </p>

<p>However, if all the above applies to those colleges and you’re in-state or money isn’t a factor- enjoy the surf!</p>