Final Reflection
I have expanded my world while on this Hawaii-Okinawa Student Exchange program. I can honestly say it was life changing. It gave me a whole new perspective of Okinawa and my culture. It made me appreciate my heritage. My host family the Yonahas and Takase my host student have shown me the Okinawan customs and their way of life. I am grateful for their warm hospitality and loving home. Takase was a kind, generous, happy, helpful genuine girl. I had gotten the chance to become close with her and her family. I still keep in contact with her through email.
In closing, I hope that other students will have the same opportunity as I did to participate in this exchange program. The close bonds such as that between Hawaii and Okinawa are crucial for future generations. If other countries develop such bonds, this world will be a better place where peace will prevail.