Travel Journalism
As part of the Grady College Travel Journalism programs, students not only immerse themselves in other places and cultures but also report on what they’ve found.
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Rwandan Student Hopes to Make World Better Through Community Work
The boy was restless, Gislaine Ihorere remembers. He interrupted the teacher and teased other kids. When he was done cutting up in class, he slept. The child was gaunt. Even at the age of 11, Ihorere knew that her classmate was hungry. She guessed that his home life was rough.…
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The Battle For a Thousand Hills: Titans of Rwandan Football Face Off
It was a rare overcast day in the Rwandan capital but I could feel the excitement simmering in the air. The grey shadows cast by the expansive clouds floating through the Kigali sky contrasted starkly with seas of bright soccer jerseys that rolled like waves toward Amaroho Stadium, which loomed…
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Tourism Woes to Post-Pandemic Lows: How Japan-Hawai’i Relations Have Changed
Anywhere on the U.S. mainland, whether you are at a restaurant or retail store, you would most likely find instructions and directions in both English and Spanish. In Hawai’i, that’s not the case. Walking through the streets of Waikiki, right by the beach, you will find plenty of shops, including…
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More than Vacation: Hidden Struggles of Attending University of Hawaii
Attending college in Hawaii sounds like a vacation for many on the mainland: crystal-clear water, beaches minutes from campus, and tropical weather. To the local students, however, this picture-perfect postcard comes with complications. In an article published by the University of Hawaii, academic advisor Megumi Makino-Kanehiro explained that although the…
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University of Hawaii Swim and Dive Thrives in Silent Power
Beyond the University of Hawaii’s high-revenue athletic programs is a team hidden from the spotlight. Quietly and humbly, they build opportunities for an underserved local population through the island’s historical vantage and deep investment in its cultural values. Yet, the university’s media relations primarily hands publicity to high-interest spectator sports. …
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The Village that Raised Him: Embodying a Father’s Legacy in Rwanda
Anastase Irakoze was just 3 when his father died. A trip home on his bright red Yamaha motorcycle, the metal lined with silver and blue tattoos, ended before he could return. He took his last breath before he arrived at the hospital. “I was too young,” Irakoze said with bright…
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Unknown Food Insecurity: Learning About Hawai’i’s Need to Import
Hawai’i is known for its beautiful scenery, lush green mountains that stretch into the sky and beautiful oceans with crystal-clear water. The land appears rich and fertile, as if every tree would be dripping with delicious fruit, and the ground would be full of perfectly ripe vegetables. In Hawai’i, this…
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Ubumuntu: The Word That Followed Me Home from Rwanda
The hem of my black skirt dances with the dust floating up from beneath me. I plant my blue boots in what resembles the red Georgia clay on which I grew up. I close my eyes. I breathe in the warm, dry air, hold it and let go. Never before…
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Building Your Hawai’i Itinerary: Four Locations, Experiences on the Islands
These four stories about specific Hawai’i experiences, by Anna Franklin, Grace Clark, Lucy Kelly and Autumn Luke, were created as part of the Travel Journalism in Hawaii program through the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication. One Ocean Diving Emphasizes Shark Conservation Efforts By Anna Franklin For decades, public perception…
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Young Rwandan Aspires to Improve Health Care
Every New Year in the Rwandan capital Kigali, Rugwiro Shema Kevin attends the fireworks show. The roads around the convention center shut down and families fill the streets, gathering to watch the mesmerizing display. Kevin used to join the festivities every year with his parents. Now, he does it…