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Don't worry about it. You'll be fine. You do know that thousands of people from Hawaii go to school in Cali every year right? Either your college has a lot of Hawaii kids, the (UC's, etc. or they don't, but either way, you'll be fine. There's going to be prejudice every where. Even in Hawaii. Some people at my school ( I go to school in the midwest) have a problem with Hawaii kids just because we are from Hawaii but you just ignore the haters. Theres a lot of Hawaii kids at my school too. And we're having fun here. Don't worry about it. I doubt a lot of people will be in your face about being in Hawaii. If they are, they're stupid and you don't have to worry about them.
Are you asian? If you're asain, get ready for some culture shock. Remember being the majority and not the minority in Hawaii? Well you'll finally get to be a minority in the mainland. Its not a bad thing, its just the way it is. Nothing to worry about. |
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As a native So-Californian who was stationed in Hawaii for two years here's the biggest differences I''ve seen between the two states:
Scenery: Closes I can think of of what California compares to is the southeast part of Kauai, more grassy with connifer trees than the tropical vegetation on the napali coast, or what you'd find at Makapuu point on Oahu. While it's not easy, I'm growing plants and trees you'd find in Oahu such as plumerias, guavas, papaya, soursop, and bananas. In the summer, southern California gets pretty brown and barren.
Weather: California will seem downright cold to freezing in the winter months compared to Hawaii, but typically has a lot less rain. It rains sporatically from late November to March Has more distinctive seasons and a wide variety of micro-climates within a comparable size area.
Traffic: While Hawaiians are content to do 50 mph on freeways and speeding is considered bad form, Californians will typically add 10 mph to any posted speed limit and tailgate you mercilessly if they feel you're impeding traffic. Congestion is about the same at both places, bad in the major cities but ok in the outlying areas.
Cost of living: Somewhat cheaper in California, but not by much. Gas was only about .10 - .20 cents less a gallon, food prices are about 10% cheaper, entertainment costs are more expensive for comparable activities, housing about 10% -15% cheaper.
Ethnicity: In Hawaii it was mostly pacific islanders, then asians, then whites, with very few blacks or hispanics. California ( at least where I live ) has a slim majority of whites, then hispanics, then asians and pacific islanders, then blacks, finally indians. While bigotry exists, it's no more so here than what I saw in Hawaii.
While there's differences, California is probably the closes state there is as far as similarities with Hawaii, and you'd probably acclimate quickly. |
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beaches are way colder in California! the water is freezing compared to warm Hawaiian beaches
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Anna P
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Most of California is fine--it's a huge state, so it really depends on where you attend college. You probably want a smaller school, though depending on your interests. Lots of locals like the Catholic schools like Santa Clara, as they are smaller and more collegiate than the larger schools. |
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Emily
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I don't think you'll have that much of a problem. California, in general, is pretty open-minded. I live in the Bay Area and most people around here don't really care where you're from or your ethnicity. Every gets treated the same for the most part. Of course there are the couple prejudice people but for the most part it's all good.Good Luck!! |
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lizzie
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The difference is no mo' Local food!
There is racism in CA -- isn't there everywhere??
BUT, all you have to do is say "I am from Hawaii" and everyone will LOVE you! Promise!!! |
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Jocelyn D
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california is where they shoot 90210. lol! |
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celebrate_me_home_2000
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Where in California is the first question?
I went to college in San Diego to a college directly on the beach. In hawaii, I lived in Kailua and two blocks from the beach. In California, I lived on the cliffs so I had to just walk to the beach. The surf on Sunset Cliffs is good.
You can pretty much get any kind of local food in California. There may even be a Hawaiian club at your school. The club may even put on a luau.
There are a ton of canoe paddling clubs all over California.
Prejudice people??? I don't know. I do know if you surf, some places can have its locals.
There are a lot of people with some sort of Hawaii roots in California.
I did not notice a difference when I went to school in California. On the other hand, I have a lot of relatives in San Diego that I tried not to see too often. I wanted to enjoy the experience of meeting new people, trying new things and seeing new places.
A lot of road trips into Mexico . . .
River trips down the Colorado .River . . .
I went camping on Catalina.
I took up sailing in a college course and then met some people who owned sailboats and sailed in some regattas to include Cinco Del Mayo.
I toured Northern California and Central California with the university's male choral. It was free, but had to sing a lot.
I live in Germany today. |
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mark m
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It's great you have plans to broaden your horizons by experiencing life outside of Hawaii. Too many Hawaii kids develop a myopic view of the world thinking that life consists of the sun rising at Koko Head and setting at Ewa Beach, and that's it. Learning to live and cope with prejudice is part of life's learning experience. Accept and understand the value of different cultures, and assimilate as we have done in Hawaii. Hawaii's own son, Barack Obama is a great example of this. |
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California is a lot bigger than Hawaii & has a lot more people
it's not an island
people go other places easily and many people move to CA from somewhere else
my guess: there are prejudiced people everyewhere, but you'll be fine and you will learn a lot |
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Swan G
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idk ive lived in hawaii all my life but i would like 2 know |
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Cal
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Ive never been to Hawaii but Ive lived in Florida, Pennsylvania, New York and then California. California is the most open minded state because there is so many different cultures. Thats why gays, hippies, homeless, weirdos..whatever all flock to California..because they are accepted. The Bay Area is the nicest area of California. |
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tammy24
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there r a lot of beaches and a lot of people |
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