19 reviews
3.54 / 5 based on 19 reviews

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CarminaK
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Administrative / Institutional
Personal comments
The people were very helpful in correcting and helping me with my English. They were very friendly about it too. It made learning a difficult language much easier/more enjoyable.
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“UH Manoa: business and Japanese programs”
Kelsy S
United States, Undergraduate
Marketing and Sales Management, 2021
Overall
I can only speak for the business and Japanese programs, but both are great. Very hands on.
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Pros
Middle of Pacific; business between Asia and US
Cons
Living costs are high

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CarminaK
Overall
I wish I had known...
I wish I wouldn't have worried so much about not understanding the language or culture, and had known that I would adjust quickly.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I loved the University and really grew an appreciation and understanding for other cultures during my stay.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
The cultural diversity at U of HI makes it such a unique experience, anyone can learn from it.
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CarminaK
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
The food and housing was expensive in Hawaii, as well as entertainment. I didn't really find myself talking on the phone much at all, and anywhere I wanted to travel I could go by bus, so those were relatively cheap expenses.
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Food, Nightlife, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

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Hyun J
Yong In University, Kyunggido, Korea, South
Language, Undergraduate, English language Program
Overall
I wish I had known...
nothing special.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
this language program in University of Hawaii will be helful to have good experiences.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
If you meet people in Hawaii, just say"hi!" with smiling.
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rfabiano
SUNY College at Buffalo, Buffalo, United States
Anthropology, Undergraduate, University Agreement
Overall
I wish I had known...
Everything, take plenty of antibiotics with you!
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In my opinion:
Stay home.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Horrible- I feel I was tricked into going!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career