Brigham Young University-Hawaii Top Questions

My school has students and professors from all around the world, bringing a larger perspective and cultural awareness to the campus; also the university is located on the north shore of Oahu, it allows for plenty of adventure for people who love nature and the great outdoors.

The best thing about Brigham Young University Hawaii campus, is the cultural experience. One being in Hawaii you get the experience of the islander life but also being a school known for its cultural diversity you can meet people from all around the world. It brings the world together and creates the ability to branch out your experiences of life. Also, since most students aren't from Hawaii, everyone is in a unfamiliar enviroment making it easier to find friendships that will last a lifetime.

The best thing about Brigham Young University Hawaii is the diversity. The students are from all over the world, maily the south pacific islands, Asia, and north america, which provides a unique learning opprotunity on our small campus. The size of the school allowes students to become very familiare with eachother and to learn new things and experience new cultures as well as gaining a secular education. The unity of people and cultures that brings together and enhances the educational experience here is common belif in God, and desire to have high moral standards.

The people and the wonderful fun atmosphere make you feel so welcomed into school and the community.

I believe the best thing that I have seen about my school over the last semester is the emphasize on using our knowledge to do something. My teachers have inspired me to start a small business while I am in school instead of waiting til after. Even my social work teachers teaches us how we can interact with people from all walks of life and help them. I really feel that this school has an unique atmosphere that encourages students to go beyond their comfort zones and work for the future.

BYU hawaii has a safe and clean campus that is secluded on the far edge of the island. The professors as well as the students have high standerds and are focused on learning. The student body is small and the teacher to student ratio is excellent for learning. The best thing about the school is the atmosphere, they have created a place where people can study and learn.

Brigham Young University-Hawaii integrates both spiritual and secular aspects of the learning experience. The mass diversity in the students allows for students to get to know different cultures and make lasting friends from all over the world, literally. Not to mention the school is minutes away from the famous north shore beaches.

I consider the student-to-teacher ratio at Brigham Young University the best thing about my school. There are less students and more teachers, so you get more attention and help if needed.

It is definatly the diversity of students and their willingness to learn. Many of the international students come here to study and get better education and desire to become a leader. As the school motto says "Enter to Learn/Go Forth to Serve"; we come enter to this school to LEARN to become a leader and go back to our own country and lead those who we can SERVE. Brigham Young University-Hawaii foucuses to learn and serve people. That is a great and best thing about this school.

The helpfulness and attitude of the majority of the students.

I think the best thing about this school is the variety of cultures and the atmosphere that comes from that. You come to learn about and love people from all over the world, learning new ways to do things and new ways of thinking. Being with so many different kinds of people helps you to come to a better understanding of cultural practices. Studying in so much diversity brings about new ideas that you may never have experienced otherwise.

The importance placed on moral values at this school is the best thing. Too much time and money is wasted when students become stuck in frivolous things outside of studies, treating school like a playground social event. Because of this unfortunate period of development, many don't obtain proper skills and the mind set necessary to succeed and make the most out of their studies. This school places strong emphasis on its "Honor Code" of conduct. This allows us to steer away from those things that would distract from success in studies and encourages us to become greater people.

The best thing I consider about this school is that I was able to meet people from all over the world and learn about them. My eyes were opened. I was so ignorant. Learning about my friends and their backgrounds broadened my perspective, changed my outlook, and enlarged my heart. It has been one of the greatest blessings that have ever occurred in my life and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

The best thing about our school is that everyone is friendly. There are no cliques. Everyone accepts other's ethnicity. That being said, this campus is International-friendly. With a friendly environment, I can say it was easy to find help from other students who are willing to give their time to help me.

The best thing about my school, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, is the ‘spirit of Aloha’. This isn't something tangible; it’s a feeling you get when experiencing love by rendering service to others. There are always ways to give service, which is something that overfills people with happiness. The peaceful and uplifting setting of a campus with a religious foundation helps me keep priorities in line. At such a crucial time in my life I’m so lucky to have an institution that focuses on building up its students through diversity of cultures, and nurturing a spirit of Aloha.

The Best thing about our school is the diversity. I have met many people from all across teh world. This University really opens up the possibilities of learning about different cultures, and making friends all around the world. Having so much diversity in our student body we learn about many different cultures that we might not have come in contact with at any otehr University. As we learn about other's cultures, we also learn how to adapt and react to their cultures in a positive way. We become better people as we interact and study here.

The diversity of the school. I am able to meet and make friends with other students from all parts of the world. The school is also a very safe and calm environment and place to be and it is very beautiful.

There are many great things. Probably the best this is the atmosphere. Not only is there a great atmosphere of learning, but because it is a church school there is also a great spiritual atmosphere. On top of that the is an incredible amount of diversity among the student body. This creates an atmosphere that is conducive to cultural learning. You really can appreciate the variety of people in the world and the differences in their lifestyles.

The campus is beautiful. BYU-Hawaii is located in a small town on the north shore of Oahu. The weather is always perfect, so traveling by foot or bike are very cost-effective and enjoybal means of travel. The class sizes are small which allow for more teacher/student interaction. I have only visited the campus a few times, but have not started school there yet, so I do not know all the wonderful things it has to offer yet, but I know there will be many more.

The best thing is that Brigham Young University of Hawaii is a multi-cultural campus.