Summer Study Tour to Vietnam 2011
Freeman Foundation Summer Study Tour
Each year, PAAC provides a group of public high school students the life-changing opportunity to travel throughout a country in Asia. These scholarships are generously provided by the Freeman Foundation. Students are exposed to different cultures and perspectives, gain first-hand understanding of current issues affecting the country or regions to be visited, and serve as cultural ambassadors for Hawai’i and the United States. Past summer study tours include: China (2004), South Korea (2005 and 2009), Japan (2006), Vietnam (2007, 2010, and 2011), and China & Taiwan (2008).
2012 Summer Study Tour to Japan
Click here to see the brochure on PAAC’s upcoming trip to Japan
Applications for the 2012 PAAC Summer Study Tour must be postmarked by February 10, 2012.
Click here to download the 2012 PAAC Summer Study Tour Application.
2011 Summer Study Tour to Vietnam
2011 Summer Study Tour to Vietnam Final Report
Punahou Summer Study Abroad Program
The Punahou Study Abroad Scholarships are awarded to eligible sophomores and juniors in Hawaii’s high schools. These scholarships help students who have been active in PAAC activities and are promising globally-minded leaders of the future to further their international interests through a meaningful study abroad experience. The scholarships are made possible through the generous contributions of Frank Boas, member of PAAC’s Senior Advisory Council, and Jean Rolles, Vice President of PAAC’s Board of Governors. For more information, please call 808-944-7759.
“The world looks different to me [...] Going to Vietnam made me see we are not as different as we think we are. The world is changing and starting to become more intertwined [...] The war is a dark spot in history, but looking at how the country is now, I have hope that peace can be made and I believe that it can happen all over the world [...] Making Vietnam my home for two weeks has inspired me to go abroad for college [...] I would have never realized how much the world had to offer if it weren’t for this trip. It may be ‘goodbye’ Vietnam, but it is now ‘hello’ to a new future” – Student from 2011 Summer Study Tour
