University of Hawaii at Manoa Top Questions

Parking has to be one of the worst things about UH Manoa, not only is parking extremely expensive, after 9 am, good luck finding parking anywhere on campus, (whether it's in the parking structure, on the street, in the neighborhood, or even on campus). It's so hard being a college student wanting to get my monies worth as well as get to class on time to learn. I wish that parking was much more affordable or free like at KCC (Kapiolani Community College). I also think the worst thing that UH does to their students who have graduated from an undergrad program who have been accepted into a graduate program shouldn't classify them as "new student" because registering for classes makes them equivalent to a freshman and unable to apply for a parking pass.

The worst thing currently about the University of Hawaii is that it is extremely difficult to graduate in four years if one is taking only 12 - 15 credits a semester, especially if he/she is majoring in a physical or biological science. There are cuts in departmental equipement funding and not enough TA spaces to have labs. This results in students not getting the classes that they need, or the help/tutoring that they need to pass the classes.

The worst thing about the University of Manoa, coming from the mainland, is the initial isolation and the feeling of seclusion from everyone. All the people you know, love, and hold dear are separated by thousands of miles. There is no I'll come pick you up real quick you're on an island far away from your home town. The sudden realization that comes over you your first night when you're getting ready to go to bed can be a bit terrifying, but bare through it and all will be well.

The space of the school is not utlized efficiently. All the classrooms are air conditioned thru out the day, but may only be used once or twice a day for class. Sometimes lights are left on when no one is in the classrooms either. New buildings are also being built, but some of the older buildings aren't being maintained. There were recently state-wide furloughs to reduce the amount of money being spent by the state. I feel that some of that spending could be reduced if the school used its building spaces better.

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The worst thing is that there are domestic students who come to school not to study but to surf. They took that opportunities for granted. There are students who are willing and trying to get a seat in the class but it has taken by these domestic students. It would be nice if these seats are given to those who are willing to study hard and spend their time wisely.

There's a serious lack of school pride. Although some locals like to rep UH when they visit the mainland, once they come back to Hawaii, it's like UH pride means next to nothing (unless we are talking about Rainbow Wahine Volleyball). I think this year though, people are starting to gain more school spirit. I think the new school t-shirt design contest really sparked a new fire under all of us. The new shirt, designed by a student, spells out HI Pride and Aloha within the same text print. He said, "To have Aloha means HiPride."

The worst thing about my school is the quality of the buildings. Although the school has made an effort to rebuild and rennovate some of them, a majority of school buildings are run-down and falling apart.

I think the worst thing about UH Manoa is that many students go to class then go home. Because it is a big school, you only meet students in your classes or clubs you join; yet there are not many to choose from. I think that if there were more clubs and greek life students would interact more and enjoy school and their peers more.

The worst thing about the school is that due to recent budget cuts, the staff is short. That makes it hard to get into classes that you need to graduate, and for most majors it is nearly impossible to graduate on time.