Brigham Young University-Hawaii Top Questions

This university has really helped me to become the person that I want to be. Not only has it helped me to learn and develop as a student, but it has helped me to become a better leader in society, to beceome a person who truely cares about those around me and also to be motived and eager to make a difference in the future. Continuing my education here at Brigham Young University Hawaii has been the best decision that I have made in my life and I would not want to change or alter the experiences that I have had here for anything. The best thing is that I still have one more year left and I will just continue to build on the great experiences that I have had here and continue to grow and develop as a person.

I am grateful every day that I am attending this university. I have been able to further my education on the beautiful island of Oahu and meet incredible people from every corner of the Earth. Through this college experience, I have truly been able to travel and see the world while staying in one place. Each day on the Brigham Young University - Hawaii campus, I meet a student from another country and I can see their culture and their country simply by getting to know each other. My eyes have been opened to the absolute richness of diversity and the beauty of a school that harbors it all. I value my opportunity to be at BYUH because I have the chance to be a student of not only this university but the world. It is truly humbling to be at a school where students have given up so much, simply for the chance to learn. My education is of value to me as I see its meaning to those around me. Education is an opportunity that opens doors to so much more and I look forward to the doors I will step through in my future because of this university.

My college experience has been extremely valuable in my development as a person. Not only have I gained valuable skills and knowledge in diverse subjects and interests, but I have most importantly learned how to learn. The general education requirements broaden my interests and understanding of topics that I didn't know I would have an interest in, such as biology, web design, and even fitness. I've developed the ability to manage a class load and work schedule. In coming here to BYU-Hawaii I have met many different people from different cultural backgrounds. This experience has been enlightening and uplifting as I've learned to cooperate with people with all different perspectives and ideas from myself.

So far my college experience has been a learning one for me, because it is the first time I have moved away from home and have had to become independent of my parents. and I have found a job to help me pay for tuition. I have a roommate which has taught me how to become a team player and be self motivated to go to class and to get my assignments done. It has taught me how to manage my time wisely and to be a multi-tasker to be prudent with my money while still having fun and achieving my goals. I realize attending college is so valuable to my future because not only do I gain greater knowledge from the subjects I study and how it will help me to become who I want to be but it will also teach me some lessons of life that I perhaps took for grant it living at home. I have a hands on experience right now meeting people from all walks of life and interacting with them on a daily bases. I thinks it's important to learn from the ethnic groups attending the college to become well rounded.

I have learned how important it is to take college serious. In high school I was laid back and I felt that I could be laid back and still pass with an outstanding grade. In highschool this was true, but in college it is not. I learned that in college I have to be more focus because it is easier to fail a class in college than in highschool. College is all about how much the student as an individual actually wants the education. I pay for each class so I realized that I really need to get my money's worth. I am not in college simply to make friends because friends make me loose focus of my work, so I close them out when it is school time or time to do my work. In highschool I was able to chat as much as I pleased, but teachers are not going to always be there when you fail in college as they do in highschool.

I've finally learned what I want to do and have learned so much in college. I'm pursuing a social work degree and will be obtaining my masters degree so I can help treat patients and family members through the local hospice organization. This has become my passion in life. This is my second career and I'm so happy to have finally found what I love. Even if it takes me years to obtain my degree it will be well worth it. I feel my age will help me be more compassionate and understanding to those I help.

One thing that I think is obvious that I have gotten out of Brigham Young University Hawaii is more intellectual knowledge and educational experiences. But Brigham Young University Hawaii also offers so much more than just intellect. Because of the high diversity rate I have been able to gain important cultural experiences and understanding, allowing me to interact better with the people I meet. There are many people here who have impacted my life and brought new insights and viewpoints through their cultural backgrounds into how I handle myself and live my life. Another element that I have received from attending BYU Hawaii is an opportunity to experience collegiate soccer and to learn things such as teamwork, dedication, hard work ethics, and determination. Also this school is based around the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, also known as Mormons, and has allowed and encouraged me to further my relationship with my savior and to develop myself morally. All of these different aspects have been shaping me so that I can thrive in my future and have a positive impact on the world.

My college experience so far has been the best experience I have had. I have discovered the possibility to educate myself to become a better person in life. The inumerable doors that education opens to an individual are just one part of this fantastic journey called college. I believe that every human being should educate themselves to their fullest extent, by doing this they will not only better themselves but they will also make the world a better place. I know I made the right decision by deciding to attend college and I encourage other individuals to do the same.

What i have gotten out of my college expirence so far is that you have some instructors that will help and others that wont. Program advisors are of no help sometimes atleat in my expirence i have had no luck with them. My expirence has been valuable to me because not only do i know where i would like to attend i know what things to look for when chooseing the right college. I belive that when picking the right college you get other students opinions of the school and their experience as to help you undferstand what the administration and the professors are like at that specific college.

My College Experience is just begining at a community College but I have become educated on many different Educational / Career options and the process I am going to need to follow in order to reach my short tem and long term goals. As a recent graduate from Wyotech Medical Assisting Program, I was able to learn very basic clinical and administrative procedures in the medical field and earn the qulifications I needed in order to be employed as a Medical Assistant. Although the program was an accelerated program, and at times I felt somewhat overwhelmed, I enjoyed the fast pace learning. In concluion, both LBCC and Wyotech are classified as Colleges but my experience has been extremely different at each of these schools.

So far during my college experience, I have learned a lot of things. Some of the most important things I have learned is responsibility, leadership, discipline, and time management. Attending college has been valuable to me because I am meeting new people and learning new things every day that is making me into a more productive person in society. Attending college is helping me to achieve my long term goal of becoming a successful multi-business owner.

I have learned so much, and not just general things like high school, but learning in specific areas that truly interest me and I want to make a living of. It is so beneficial and so much more enjoyable than any past classes I have taken elsewhere. I have also grown far more independent and conquered some fears that have been a life-time weakness. Now that I am an adult and have to take care of myself and live on my own I have had to challenge my fears and I have triumphed over them. I've grown better at relating to others and improved my communication skills by making friends who are more different from me than anyone I have ever met before. I have also learned how much I always relied on my family and looked to them for support and I appreciate them so much more than I ever did.

I have always aspired to be a journalist, and being a student here has allowed me to excel on the staff of our student news magazine, Ke Alaka'i. I began as a staff writer and have worked my way up to become the head of multimedia and copy editor. In November I'll be attending a journalism conference in Kentucky, where I hope to get interviews with a number of newspapers across the nation. Being a student of the cultural studies program here helped a lot when I took 18 months off to volunteer as a service missionary in Lithuania. I used the knowledge I gained at BYU-Hawaii to better understand the culture, which helped greatly as I helped develop a free 3-level English class program there. I later incorporated the same program as a volunteer in Ireland working with immigrants who were non-native speakers. My experiences here also helped me to learn the Lithuanian language faster, as well as to have the people skills necessary to establish other service programs in the area. Our school's mission is to establish peace internationally, and my experiences here have helped mold my future goals around that mission.

Attending BYUH for several years now I have come to love the surrounding atmosphere that the campus has to offer. Not only is it a inexpensive school to attend tuition wise, but the spirit that the faculty and staff have that work here cannot be compared to any other 4 year school. They have been very supportive of my college career so far and have helped me a great deal so far. I can safely say that I can expect the same treatment that I have received thus far until I complete my education here and receive a degree in Business Management. Another wonderful experience that I have had here is that the lessons that I have learned from my fellow students will always stay with me. Being a church school, BYUH has great emphasis on forming study groups, setting appointments with teachers, offering tutor sessions, hands on experience, and also allowing most students real world experience through intership programs. I am thankful for the lessons that I have learned in college so far, and would like to thank everyone that makes it possible for me to do so.

I am the non-tradtional student, going back to school after raising my family, and thinking I am too "mature" to learn. I am learning that as I extend myself in each class, my knowledge base grows. I do bring wisdom and maturity to the classroom, and it is daunting at times to keep up with students that are more than half my age. But it is never too late to learn; if we stop learning, we die. The road is not easy, and I might have to study a little harder or a little longer for things to sink in, but each class brings new insights into the world and into myself. I am strengthening my body and my mind more than I ever thought possible.

Preparing me for life. That is what attending college is currently doing for me. With classes, majors, and degrees aside, I am earning skills that will allow me to navigate through the difficult maze we know as daily life. Understanding and overcoming the complexities of financial difficulties. Learning what the word "sacrifice" really means, as I fight the natural urge to satisfy personal desire in order to accomplish a higher goal...school, work, study, service. Sacrifices that prepare us to be able to balance life between school, family, religion, work, friends and personal desires. Developing relationships with others around you and then working together to accomplish a common goal. Its not always "what" you know that will help you progress in life but more often "who" you know. Asking the right questions and negotiating within a study group when a difference of opinion emerges. It's not just the degree or the amount of class material you retain. These "secondary" skills are often key elements in the success of our future. They often allow us to appy the degree and class material in the real world. And such preparation for life, to me, is invaluable.

Coming from a small town in Idaho filled of Caucasians, to an even smaller town on the island of Oahu full of students from over 77 different countries has presented me with a unique kind of education. Not only have I learned an abundance of my studied field in Biology, but I have been exposed to a myriad of different cultures and traditions. I have had the opportunity to interact with people in many countries and create friendships that will affect future generations. Small seeds have been planted in my heart that continually grow and will set up a foundation for peace. My eyes have been opened and the world has been brought into view from many new perspectives. If others see in the souls of the world what I can see, the world would be a brighter place. I could have taken English 101 at any university, but I never could have cultivated a love in my heart for so many people around the world, without the years spent at Brigham Young University Hawaii, in the small town of Laie.

Coming to college is something important for me because I know it'll take me to a level of excitement in the end of my journey which is well payed job. Sometimes I face the pain of struggle while in college but as I try my best everytime I feel comfortable and know that I can do it. Counselor, Professors are always available for you anytime when stuck in something which I don't know and I can always ask them. This helps me to never be scared to ask questions or raise comments while in college. Coming to college is fun because it's not only about doing homework and studying for an exam but it's also about meeting new people and making friends with them. These aren't just people from the U.S but people from foreign countries and other areas. I value this here in college because I'm able to talk with them and ask them about there cultures and what they do. This can be something I can learn and apply to my life.

So far, I have learned how to take care of myself as an independant and strong woman. I learned the importance of keeping my room clean, eating healthy, exercising often, and making time for myself to relax. College life can be very stressful, but I have learned how to organize my time so that I can also make time to have fun. Because I ended up changing majors, I learned that life can present you with the completely unexpected. I thought for my entire life I was going to be a musician, and then one day, I decided I wanted to be a Cultural Anthropologist! I have never been happier. It has been so valuable to attend because I have walked away with life lessons on how to deal with people you don't like, difficult situations, and even how to trust myself to do what is best for me. I have to be happy with myself in order for me to have great experiences. I also value my family more than ever, especially since I am so far away from home. I have never loved my sister and my mom more than I do now.

I had gained a spiritual knowledge and better understand to be honest. I do value to be honest and truthful. I know as long as I keep up all I have learned I know I will get far way in life. I love how the teacher are friendly and will be strict on thier grades and attendance. It encourage the habit to be on time. I now make sure i get to any meeting or activity 10 minutes early. These are some values I have gained at BYU Hawaii