Find Schools in American Samoa. Study Abroad in American Samoa.
If you’re looking for the quiet life amidst nature with the sun, sand, sea and simple tuna sandwich lunches and without hordes of tourists descending on you every now and then, American Samoa may be just the place for you. But be prepared to deal with the tidal waves during hurricane season.
The people are warm and friendly as long as you make an effort to get to know them and follow their protocol and behavior codes. Some of the social norms may be very different from your home country so read up before going to avoid being taken aback or shocked. For example, it is common for students to hauled to school if they are goofing off and pilfering is looked at rather euphemistically as ‘sharing’.
The American Samoa Community College is an accredited, open-admission, co-educational, post-secondary, Land Grant institution with programs leading to associate degrees and certificates. For those looking to do research in human and natural resources or undertake specific study of Samoa and the Pacific, there are programs available. The college focuses on building the human capital necessary for American Samoa's economic development and recognizes the importance of Samoan culture and language. As the only public institution of higher learning in American Samoa, the college encourages research and instruction in the culture, language, and resources of the Samoan people.
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