Many colleges and universities experienced decreases in enrollment this fall.  At UTK for example, enrollment is down 400 students. Although, I’m enrolled in a Masters in Education program, my single student status had little impact.  At UH (University of Hawai’i), Hilo, enrollment gained 210 students, or 5.5 percent over the previous year.

Although I’m one of those enrolled (online) taking Hawaiian studies (first year Hawaiian), my single student status had little impact. For UH, this year’s boost extends a steady, upward period of growth dating back to 1998. Interestingly I just learned that a mere 7,500 (est) people are learning to speak Hawaiian worldwide. On that front, my single student status has and does make a difference. Whoa! Can you imagine – an estimated 7,500. Even though the UH experience is much more intense and certainly much more difficult, it’s a lot more rewarding.

I’m enjoying the pünana leo (language nest). Aloha.