Hanafuda helps student acclimate to local lifestyle

By Michael Tsai

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Apr 10, 2012

~~<p>When Noelle Steneker arrived in Hawaii in January, her knowledge of the state, its tumultuous history and its unique mix of cultures was admittedly scant.</p>
<p>"I knew Hawaii was tropical, and I'd learned in school about Capt. Cook's voyages but I didn't know much else," the University of Amsterdam graduate student said. "When I was trying to decide where to go to do my fieldwork, it was my mom who suggested Hawaii. I think her bigger plan was to come visit me."</p>
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When Noelle Steneker arrived in Hawaii in January, her knowledge of the state, its tumultuous history and its unique mix of cultures was admittedly scant.

"I knew Hawaii was tropical, and I'd learned in school about Capt. Cook's voyages but I didn't know much else," the University of Amsterdam graduate student said. "When I was trying to decide where to go to do my fieldwork, it was my mom who suggested Hawaii. I think her bigger plan was to come visit me." Login for more...