Brigham Young University-Hawaii Top Questions

Well, I knew that American universities are expensive but I didn't know that it would be that much expensive! That is why I'm looking for any scholarships to help me because my father is unemployed and my mother does not have enough resources to help me. Also, I have 2 little sisters and actually my parents are divorced. Which makes things more difficult for me.

There wasn't too much I didn't know. The only thing would be what places were available to me to work at and those are pretty accesible from the school website.

I recently finished the Winter semester at BYU- Idaho, and will be attending BYU- Hawaii this fall. One thing I wished I would have known before I went to school in Idaho was how to use my time more wisely. As the school year began, I found myself struggling to keep everything organized. Although I ended up doing very well in my classes, I started off on a bit of a slow note due to my lack of writing down all the things i needed to do during the day, and during the week. Being organized helps a ton.

I wish I had known before that books are very expensive here.

I wish that I had realized how small of a campus/university it is. I am having a difficult time going to school full time and still keeping my full time job, because of the lack of flexibility in class times. I need to work in order to pay for school, but since the courses are not offered at different times throughout the day and evening, I am required to work less in order to be a full time student.

I wish I would have known what to pack. Hawaii is so different. When I first arrived it was burning hot, but now that it's December I wear hoodies and long jeans. Also, bring an umbrella, because suprise rain is not unusual.

While attending Windward Community College, I wish i've finished everything there like my electives and other course that were needed to be done. When it's time to transfer over to Brigham Young University Hawaii, the things I would've just been worried about are finishing the courses needed for my major. However, it's all my fault and if i have to stay here more than two years; its okay.

They pray in every class. It good but I never knew they did this.

I wish I had known the reality of island fever. Being on an island, an ocean away from family, can be tough sometimes- especially during the holiday season if you do not get the chance to fly home and see them during those times. I also wish I had known the lack of respect from the Financial Services office towards students. If I had known this, I would have put more responsibility on myself to get information about financial aid, rather than trying to ask the unexperienced workers in the Financial Aid office.

I wish I would have known more about it's diverse cultural differences. It is so exciting to me to be at a relatively small campus but still have seventy countries respresented in the student body. I feel that if I had recognized what a multi-cultural experience that BYU Hawaii offers, I would have considered it more strongly than I did for the last year as I prepared for college. I am very grateful that I took the time to research BYU Hawaii and the things that it provides. I feel that I can get a strong education there.

When to apply for student housing. When to apply for everthing is really overwhelming. It would be vey helpful to have a check list of what to apply for and when.

I wish I had known that cultures vary. I had always thought that wherever you go it is always the same. When I got here at BYUH I found out it is not. As an Asian, I grew up with a laid back life. I just chill out here and there. Job is no big deal. I can live with less money. I am enjoying life. When I got here I have to work and go to school at the same time. It was killing me at first but now I learned and adapted the culture.

I wish I would have known which Hale was the best to reside in

Nothing actually, I was well informed about BYU-HI. My older sister went to school here so she told lots of stories about campus life, late nights at the library, going to the beach, also about the different cultures represented at the university. So i think I'm good.

I wish I would have known how strict the rules are around here. I wish I would have known how low quality the food was here. Also there aren't a whole lot of selections of off campus housing. I wish I would have known that it has a high school type of atmosphere because it is so small.

I should have known that there are many international students and have respect for them. Campus is very small and should have learn how to deal with others before I come to this school.

How to study more effictively so I wouldn't have to spend as much time studying.

I wish that I had known that college was pure self motivation. That no one would be checking up on my to see if my room was clean or if my homework was compelted. I wish I had known what it was like to be truely stressed out. I wish i had known what it would be like to live in a tiny room with a complete stranger. Most of all, I wish i had known that COULD DO IT, so I wouldnt have been so scared.

Before arriving I would have liked to better understand how to transport my belongings in a better fashion from the main island to Hawaii, as well as a lesson on personal extermination of little critters! In honesty, I wish that someone took time to encouraged me to get involved with clubs and all the different activities that continually go on. Being a part of the special school spirit the Brigham Young University Hawaii has to offer is uniquely special as you blend different cultures and backgrounds in uniting for one purpose, a higher education.

I had never visited BYU-Hawaii before I attended this wonderful University and I wish I would have known more about the history and culture of Hawaii so I could have an even greater appreciation for it. I love Brigham Young University Hawaii so much and by attending here I have truly been changed for the better. I have friends of many cultures and traditions and I love each and every one of them, every one is unique and I embrace that aspect of life.