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Hawaiian Language Immersion
Throughout my entire life, I have been a part of a Hawaiian language immersion program in public school. This experience not only allowed me to become fluent in the language of my culture, but also allowed me to perpetuate the traditions of my ancestors. During my granparentsʻ and even my parentsʻ generation, speaking Hawaiian and being Hawaiian was looked down upon. Not many other young native Hawaiians are able to speak our language today because these prejudices persist throughout society, which is why I am grateful that I am able to. To me, this part of my life is an important detail to include in my application because it is an essential part of my identity.
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