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Hello!
Hello!
My name is Yasha Ronquillo. I grew up in the Philippines until I was 11 years old. My family then moved to Maui to do ministry, and we have been here since! I attended Maui High School, graduated in 2018. There, I was in the Arts and Communications program for 4 years, concentrating in Digital Media. After graduation, I have been working at Maui High School as a paraprofessional educator and recently as a substitute teacher. I initially was at University of Hawai‘i - Maui College to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Business and Information Technology (ABIT). However, I found that my true passion is Creative Media (photography and film), so I changed majors and transferred to UH West O‘ahu in the Fall 2020 as a Distance Learning Student. If we count photographers as artists (in which I think we should), a tool would be a 24-70mm zoom lens. It's a versatile lens and can come in handy in many scenarios. In the same way as a creative, I try to be versatile, flexible, and adaptable to my surroundings and my art. Like the 24-70mm lens, I am able to see the world in a greater perspective while also able to focus in on tiny details and little moments.
Research Topic: Filipino Americans and Cultural Identity
Research Topic: Filipino Americans and Cultural Identity
Research Question: What factors contribute to the cultural identity crisis for local-born Filipino Americans, and how can we overcome them?
Research Question: What factors contribute to the cultural identity crisis for local-born Filipino Americans, and how can we overcome them?
Capstone Project: Instagram and Short form video
Capstone Project: Instagram and Short form video
Title: Ganda ng Pilipinas
Title: Ganda ng Pilipinas
Abstract
Abstract
Shame is not uncommon among Filipino-American communities. Due to their long colonial and immigration history, national pride, education, and sense of identity among the younger Filipinos have declined in each generation. This exploration of the Philippines’ colonial history and its effects on Filipinos seeks to identify the cause of shame for Filipino-American young adults. With colonial mentality and the need to assimilate due to immigration, there has been a disconnect and a cultural identity dilemma that can be seen in different forms: from the perpetuation of stereotypes, the lack of confidence of Filipino appearances, to ignorance of one's own culture. This paper concludes with suggestions of how Filipino-Americans can seek to reacquaint themselves with their roots and find pride in their lost heritage.
CREATIVE PROCESS:
CREATIVE PROCESS:
The concept of creativity has come a long way. The Old Greeks would call those creative forces muses, other religions referred to them as God. Today people still mostly treat creativity as an aha moment outside the area of influence. However, just by looking at the creative process one can tell, that creativity and creative work is more than just that one "Aha-Moment" (insight). It is clear that generating ideas demands planning and preparation, identifying something of interest like a problem, an opportunity or a challenge, doing research. This then leads to thinking of a solution, allowing time to incubate and iterations before arriving at something “complete.” Students learn that hard work is what makes their ideas come to life and sticktuiveness is what helps them get better.
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