College in Hawaii

[CyberCity]

Originally Posted by yethban

I have been given the opportunity to go to college in Hawaii. I was extremely excited until I began to encounter all of the "white racism/ Haole" stuff. I'm now worried because I am caucasian and have no other heritage other than European.... What should I do because the racism problem is really worrying me?.

Originally Posted by yethban

Also, I've found Hawaiian white racism on other websites... just google it (that's what brought me here also). I even know of someone who went to the same college I'm thinking about going to and experienced a little of it.

Originally Posted by CyberCity

We get lots of trolls here, and there are sort of "markers" for it being that potential. Racism (especially when the post spells out the racist thought) being brought up in an early post is one of those. And to continue to beat the racism drum is another.

Originally Posted by yethban

I understand that, but that doesn't mean that you should judge someone before you get to know them at least a little bit better.

It's part of participating in an anonymous internet forum, there is sometimes not "much to go" except impressions. Throwing racism into a first post is something that raises eyebrows. With your focus on racism and worry, you might be right about your not fitting in at UH after all.

[Pineappo]

In general, would say you can expect to be treated as you are treat others. I am Caucasian and haven't experienced anything that I could describe as racism. Sure, I've encountered a few people that weren't sweet as pie but I chalked it up to that being their personality and not anything to do with me. If you come with a friendly, humble attitude, you'll be just fine and I'm sure you'll make many friends.

[yethban]

Thank you so much!