Micronesian Counselor, Issue 42

Hezel, Francis X. (2002-04-15). Micronesian Counselor, Issue 42. Micronesian Counselor (Report). Kolonia, Pohnpei: Micronesian Seminar. pp. 1–8.

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Abstract: The lead article, A Leap into the Unknown, by Augustine Kohler and Eugenia Samuel, follows the journey of a young man from Pohnpei traveling to the United States mainland for college. It describes his departure ceremony at the airport, his apprehension during his first flight, and the difficulties he faced upon arrival without support in Portland. The essay conveys the challenges of cultural adjustment, homesickness, and navigating unfamiliar institutions.

Additional content includes testimonies from other Micronesian students studying in Hawai‘i, Guam, and the mainland U.S., who share experiences of language barriers, financial stress, and separation from family. Teachers in Chuuk and counselors in Yap provide observations on the preparation of students for overseas study, while officials in the Marshall Islands discuss broader patterns of out-migration and educational opportunity.