HawCC has a very Ohana (family) like atmosphere that seems to invite you to their campus activities. The staff is so welcoming and very determined to help you achieve your dreams. And fellow students are full of Aloha and since we are all trying to achieve the same goal, we help eachother because were all in it together!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I chose to attend HawCC not just because of the lower tuition cost, but also because of the smaller more personal classes, staff, campus activities, and fellow classmates. Meet with an academic advisor and see what options there are.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
HawCC has a offers a broad variety of academics. Being a Multicultural atmosphere there is much to learn outside the norm.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Fried Korean Chicken is a must try!!! Culinary Students do a great job feeding the students. But the cafeteria is not open on Mondays :(
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There is many activities going on throughout the semester on both HawCC and UH Hilo campuses. And if your a non-resident there is a mall 5 minutes away and beaches about 10 minutes away. Right in the heart of Hilo so there are many things to enjoy in walking distance.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
HawCC now offers a Hawaiian Lifestyles Program which I've heard is a Liberal Arts Program geared more towards the education of Hawaiian aspects!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
One of my finals last semester was a Ho'ike, which was our way to present what we learned in our Hawaiian class. Easiest final ever, great food, Hula, family, friends and all the Hawaiian classes were involved.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Anyone who wants to enter careers that have different cultural views, or those benefiting island, marine life. As well as the normal careers. Also if for those, like me, choosing to complete their pre-req's at a lower tuition cost with a goal to transfer to a University to complete their degree.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
HawCC has a very Ohana (family) like atmosphere that seems to invite you to their campus activities. The staff is so welcoming and very determined to help you achieve your dreams. And fellow students are full of Aloha and since we are all trying to achieve the same goal, we help eachother because were all in it together!
I chose to attend HawCC not just because of the lower tuition cost, but also because of the smaller more personal classes, staff, campus activities, and fellow classmates. Meet with an academic advisor and see what options there are.
HawCC has a offers a broad variety of academics. Being a Multicultural atmosphere there is much to learn outside the norm.
Fried Korean Chicken is a must try!!! Culinary Students do a great job feeding the students. But the cafeteria is not open on Mondays :(
There is many activities going on throughout the semester on both HawCC and UH Hilo campuses. And if your a non-resident there is a mall 5 minutes away and beaches about 10 minutes away. Right in the heart of Hilo so there are many things to enjoy in walking distance.
HawCC now offers a Hawaiian Lifestyles Program which I've heard is a Liberal Arts Program geared more towards the education of Hawaiian aspects!
One of my finals last semester was a Ho'ike, which was our way to present what we learned in our Hawaiian class. Easiest final ever, great food, Hula, family, friends and all the Hawaiian classes were involved.
Anyone who wants to enter careers that have different cultural views, or those benefiting island, marine life. As well as the normal careers. Also if for those, like me, choosing to complete their pre-req's at a lower tuition cost with a goal to transfer to a University to complete their degree.
Ive never felt unsafe!