So, Hawaii has multiple islands, right? Is there a specific island that the University of Hawaii is situated on? Which one would it be?
Yes, you're correct that Hawaii is an archipelago and consists of multiple islands. The University of Hawaii system actually has campuses on several islands, so it depends on which campus you're referring to.
The University of Hawaii's primary campus, the University of Hawaii at Manoa, is located on the island of Oahu, in the neighborhood of Manoa Valley. This campus is the flagship institution of the University of Hawaii system and primarily offers four-year degree programs as well as graduate and professional degrees.
Other campuses within the University of Hawaii system are spread across different islands. For example, the University of Hawaii at Hilo and the Hawaii Community College are located on the island of Hawaii, also known as the Big Island. On Maui, you'll find the University of Hawaii Maui College.
So, the answer can vary based on which campus of the University of Hawaii you're considering. But typically, when people refer to the "University of Hawaii," they're most often referring to the University of Hawaii at Manoa on Oahu.
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