Brigham Young University-Hawaii Top Questions

I have not only gained an education at a high quality university but have also learned how to be a better husband and father. I have learned what it means to save and learn how to use our monies more intelligently. I have gained a better appreciation for those that have gone before me to make these types of opportunities available to not only myself but all the others that are here with me. I have learned how to budget my time between classes, work, and family and the balance that needs to be had there so not one takes over any of the others. I have also learned the importance of gaining a higher education and the life that it will give me when I complete my time here.

College experience was reality knocking me on the head, telling me that my destiny now rested solely at my fingertips for the taking if I but chose to reach out and take hold of it. Adults were no longer the authoritative disciplinarians within the educational arena as they seemed to be in retrospect, but rather respectable mentors who acknowledged me as one of their own: an adult, capable of responsibly dictating my own life. Where to attend school, where to live and with whom, how to pay for the expenses, what classes to take, whether to even go to class or not - all part of a once untouched array of decisions that had altogether become mine for the making. No longer was there anyone to tell me exactly what to do with my life; I was now the dictator of my own destiny. I quickly nurtured and matured my senses of responsibility and self-discipline, realizing that if I was to become all that I was meant to become in life, it was no one else's obligation but my own. Now with destiny in hand, I eagerly look forward to making the most of the journey towards my future.

From my college experience I have become more culturally aware and more self motivated. I realize that my success depends on the effort and hard work that I put into it, and I want to get the most out of it that I can.

There have been many experiences I have learned at BYUH that have changed my outlook on life and brought knowledge to help me in everyday life. From the knowledge I have gained at BYUH I feel more confident to aid others in life, weather the storms in my own life, and live life with joy. I have been thrown in situations where I now know how to work in groups and on my own, but also the professional mannerism needed, how to interact with familiar persons and unfamiliar persons, and how to get the best result. This has helped my interaction not only in the work force, but with personal relationships too. All in all, the situations, teaching, and environment I was given to learn has helped me gain the knowledge to survive in life and teach it to others I come in contact with.

I can say that it is very crucial to manage, use and make the time for studying. Most of students are busy unless they become lazy students. They might have only a few hours to study since they have a part time of job. Last spring term, It was difficult for me to create enough time for studying. Everytime I was just chased with the homework. It doesn't mean that I was lazy. I did my best in my studying. Every night after my job, I woke up until 2am and studied for the test. Through this experience, I realized how important to use time wisely. To accomplish this, I needed to make some good goals. There were some goals: Physical and mental things, friend relationships and academic goals. It worked well. Before I made the goals, I was feeling dull. But these goals made me feel the inspiration to become a better student. I could focus more on what the most important things to do in the limited time. I didn't expect how busy the university life is, but now I might have found one of the solutions in the hectic time.

I tried college when i graduated in 2008, it was what your suppose to do. Since then I've worked and not really planning my life. I take pictures for fun and have always enjoyed photography. Just recently it hit me as to how serious I am about photography and discovered I would really love to make a career of photography. Without this any scholarships college unfortuanalety is very expensive. I plan on making the best of my schooling and would love this opportunity. Ryan T. Wells

I have learned so much from attending this school. I have grown into a culturally diverse adult. I have respect for others from all around the world and feel they are my brothers and sisters. I am grateful everyday for this school and feel very blessed to be attending such a credible school. I think that this school has taught me many things including; being academic enriched, a responsible adult, increased faith in my religion and a new love for all the culturally diverse. I learn something new every day and cherish my education. I want to graduate from this school and hope to find the aid that will allow me to follow my dreams and receive my undergraduate degree.

Importance of the spirit of God every day and every moment without his love and blessings we would not be blessed the way we have been blessed so far, some of the other experiences that has been valuable to me are the understanding of different people and there personality since I m a Social Work major this school is great for me, because we have students from 70 different countries understanding them helps me in my major, after graduation and in future I would want to be a counsilor in schools that being over here at BYU-Hawaii has been a great experience.

My college experience has taught me so much about life. By getting my education I learned more than just academics. BYUH is a wonderful college with a great enviornment, and faculty that are accomidating, and friendly. During this time I have also learned about life after college, and how my education is preparing me for it. I am getting an education so that I can work, and help others through my work. College has taught me that.

Growing up in a typical American home, I had not been exposed to many other ways of life. While attending BYUH, I was given the opportunity to hear about cultures I had never even known existed. I gained a respect for students at my school who had overcome difficult circumstances to attend a university. I realized how blessed I have been to grow up in America and have the opportunites that are readily available. College has made me step up and be responsible for my own success. While living at home my parents were very giving of their money, but once I went to college it was up to me to earn my way. I got a job and learned how to budget and understand what was really needed and what was just a selfish want. Attending any university would have probably given me similar experiences in some cases, but the ability I had to gain lifelong friends from literally all walks and ways of life is something not many universities can offer. I learned not to just be concerned about myself, but constantly find ways to assist others achieve success as well.

I've gotten more than I expected out of my college experience. I thought it would just be going to classes and studying, but it's so much more. I have met so many different people from all over the world. I grew up here in Laie, Hawaii and haven't traveled very much. It was nice to even meet people from the mainland US. I am able to share my talents with them by showing them my home. It has been valuable to attend classes and due to the small class sizes my professors know who I am and can answer any questions I have had. I also can participate in class discussions. My teachers have taught and encouraged me a great deal. They have opened my eyes to see other peoples' points of view and the business world. I'm really interested in investment finance and have opened a online trading account to learn how to trade and hopefully make money. I've already completed 36 credits in less than 9 months and have a GPA of 3.7.

I have grown so much since I've started my college experience here at BYU-Hawaii. I have gained so much confidence because of students and professors who've been encouraging. They make me want to give my opinion on issues and things we talk about in and out of the classroom. I have gained the greatest friends, two wonderful people who've become my sisters. I feel so fortunate to have been able to come to BYUH and I can't wait to be able to see what the rest of my college experience will be like. I love being able to work and study with people who have similar goals as me and with professors who have worked their whole lives to teach students like me about my future career and my passions. I am truly grateful for my college experience I have had thus far. It has been valuable to attend because of the knowledge and relationships I have gained. It has been valuable because of the talents I've been able to help grow and thoughts I've shared. I become more and more amazed each day about the things I gain from attending this university!

It has always been my dream to become a nurse. I have spent a majority of my life taking care of people and it has always made me smile to know that I am making a difference. Going back to school is helping me to reach that goal. Attending school is giving me the knowledge and experience I am going to need to excel in my goal of becoming a nurse. I love being around people who are as goal oriented as I am. It also gives me the communication and interactive skills I need in order to excel.

I received my Bachelor's degree at Brigham Young University-Hawaii in International Business Management. I became proficient in topics such as organizational behavior, marketing, and finance. These skills will assist me in my goals to help our society grow in healthy and sustainable ways. However, I attribute most of my growth to my daily associations with students from over 75 different countries. I learned so much about other cultures which helped me to analyze issues with a unique perspective. I learned how to appreciate people for who they really are and not how I wish they were which has helped me in my preparation for grad school. Another huge part of my learning experience was starting a campus organization called the Ocean Appreciation club, which allowed many people to maintain a healthy coastal ecosystem in our local area.

By attending college at BYU-Hawaii, I have had the opportunity to interact with students from all over Asia and the Pacific Islands. I have been introduced to so many new cultures and ways of thinking. I have lived a whole new liestyle here in the country of Hawaii. I have gained a respect for the land and an openmind to peoples many ways of living. Through attending this school I have learned so much as a Biology major. This private intitution has not helped me growing intellectually, but personally and spiritually, as the goals of this school match up with my religion as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

i feel like more close to nature and god, i feel like im enjoying my life in a way i ve never done before.

Attending Brigham Young University-Hawaii has allowed me to acquire the knowledge needed for many things including simple, everyday things, to big events and accomplishments. For example, on March 14, 2010, I competed in a beauty pageant that not only judged on outer beauty, but also inner beauty and pureness of the heart. I had earned and was awarded the title Young Miss Hawaiian Island Beauty, the highest title within my age category. I have also accomplished many other things since attending BYU-Hawaii like making the Dean's List, auditioning and becoming a theater PCC night show dancer, participated in many cultural club activities gaining cultural knowledge from this university that has students from over 70 different countries, and above all, I have achieved a stronger testimony within the church along with fulfilling my church calling. Along with all these things that I have accomplished, I have learned to not only become more independent, but to manage and prioritize my time between earing a great GPA, work, dance, activities, and school. My college experience has been one of a chaos and excitment, in which I have learned much, both in the classroom and in everday experiences.

I have come to a realization of the importance of gaining experience and knowledge through my everyday classes so that I can help those in my chosen field of psychology.

I have made a lot of new friends here at BYU-HI, most of them lifetime friends. People here are friendly and I have learned so much from them. The experiences I have had here, have helped me to grow and progress in life. For example, learning to be independent and stand on my own two feet instead of relying on my parents for everything. i have also learnt the value of hardwork. There are times when i just want to stay in bed and miss class, but constant emails from my professors push me to attend class, along with the knowledge that attendance contributes a lot to your grade. I am so grateful I came here, it has changed my life in ways i never thought it could. My attitude towards life has changed as well, i usually wait until last minute to start an assignment, but now I prefer getting it over and done with before the due date. By doing that i actually have more free time to socialize and participate in school activities and services.

It has been valuable to attend college because education cannot be taken away from you, in most cases the better education you have, the more abundant the opportunities. I have gotten out of my college experience a desire to succeed, new friends and the ability to give back to the community. I plan to get a 4 year degree in PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION and to help single mothers/fathers and people with disabilities own their first homes. I plan to start an (NGO) or non-profit to accomplish this. I thank you in advance for your consideration ! Regards, Daryl Henry Trainor