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University of Hawaii at Hilo Reviews

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  • 11 out of 11 people found this review useful.

    lindsay from Great Falls, MT

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I have learned so much at UH Hilo, not only in my classes, but also about different cultures and lifestyles. I have many friends that are exchange students from other countries who have taught me so much about the world outside of what I had known.
    Am enjoying being here

    It is my favorite place
    Bang for the buck

    I am happy with the fact that my entire tuition cost for my undergrad education equals what some of my peers on the mainland pay each year.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared for a different lifestyle than you may be used to. Before I could afford my first car, I walked everywhere.

  • 8 out of 8 people found this review useful.

    Chandi

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I love all of the information and the wide variety of classes that they offer here. I have gained knowledge and truly appreciate the information that my professors have passed on to me. I will take this wisdom and pass it on to every person that I meet along the way. I will share what I have learned and continue expanding my capability.
    Am enjoying being here

    Not only do I enjoy the beautiful campus but I also love the friendly environment that I am constantly surrounded by every day. I must say I live in the most extraordinary place in the world. Hawaii has it all. From luxurious beaches to snow at the top of the mountains, you can take with you everything that constantly surrounds you. It is a life changing experience that will change your view of life forever. This university is valuable because of its diverse surroundings, landscape, people, class availability, friendliness, cultures, and freedom. I wouldn't be the person that I am today If I had not been able to experience such an amazing University!
    Bang for the buck

    This university is worth every penny. You will have an experince of a lifetime!
    Tips for prospective students

    Enjoy life-simple as that! Stress free is the way to be. Try your best not to procrastinate because procrastination is the thief of time. Live your life to the fullest and do everything you have always wanted to do. Be outgoing and live a lifestyle that will benefit you in the future! Show your appreciation for others. Be genuine and friendly and everything you work on do it to the best of your ability. Keep a smile on your face and be who you are.
    Great for these types of students

    I have had the chance to meet many unique individuals from all around the world and have been able to learn their cultures. I have had an experience of a lifetime. This college is great for ALL types of people. This is a college with one of the most diverse amount of ethnicities in the world. I have met people from Europe, Asia, Australia, South America, the United States, and will continue meeting more people every semester. With such a unique environment and a vast amount of climates on this island it is great for so many people that want to experience the beauty and aloha that this island has to offer.

  • 6 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Devin from Palmer, AK

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    I am a kinesiology and exercise major and the program her is good and getting better every semester. The Profs are good and challenging but they are always there for you if you need some extra help.
    Am enjoying being here

    What's a better place to go to school then Hawaii?? i don't know because it is amazing here. The Big Island has so much to offer during your free time you'll never run out of things to do.
    Bang for the buck

    I'm not sure on all the majors but i know my major is Bang for the buck!
    Tips for prospective students

    Come to UH Hilo!
    Great for these types of students

    out going loud fun all kine people !

  • 3 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Kayla from Hilo, HI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Depending on the teacher and subject, you learn many different things.
    Am enjoying being here

    I love being here. The weather can be rainy, but it's cool temperature wise.
    Bang for the buck

    It's reasonable for in-state tuition.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you're on top of deadlines and participate in orientation. Also meet with your advisors and get registration done early.
    Great for these types of students

    It's known for its Pharmacy program.

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Aiko from Hilo, HI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    university of hawaii at hilo has variety range of ethnic groups. its campus allows a hawaiian language program. is a highly-accredited nursing program
    Tips for prospective students

    meet new people and join clubs.
    expand your mind thinking because uh-hilo had alot to offer.
    hilo itself has alot to offer too; beaches, visiting active lava, etc.
    Academic Rigor

    finding the right teacher who makes the class interesting.

    Dorm Life

    great friends, like family.
    build relationships.
    able to find more information about clubs
    Food and Dining

    awesome.
    variety.
    great employees
    What to do for fun

    beach.
    swim at the rivers.
    church.

  • 2 out of 3 people found this review useful.

    Jessica from Mountain View, HI

    Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    i have visited uh hilo many times through my participation in upward bound and i have enjoyed my time on uh hilo's campus.
    Academic Rigor

    i have not yet attended an actual college class but with my time in upward bound i went through a summer intensive program at uh hilo which was very helpful in math and science.
    Dorm Life

    the dorm rooms are of a moderate size and should suit most people because there are a variety of dorms to choose from.
    Food and Dining

    the food tastes good and you will be able to try a variety of foods in the cafeteria because they make foods from many different cultures.

  • 5 out of 13 people found this review useful.

    Jacklyn from Sparta, IL

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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    Tips for prospective students

    this school offers all great preforming arts classes, that i hopefully will attend
    Great for these types of students

    the prefroming arts aera, and the theatre

  • Jordan from Papillion, NE

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    A relax and easy-going campus that allows people of all backgrounds to come, mingle, and learn all there is to learn about the world and surrounding enviroment. It's a small campus that's easy to get around, with friendly people at every turn. The academics are starting to pick up and become better quality and rated programs.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be ready to meet lots of people from all around the world with different backgrounds, ideas, and beliefs from yours. Learn how to accept all of these people with open arms and be kind to everyone (including those you don't know, professors, and everyone around the campus and town).
    Academic Rigor

    The rigor really depends on the level and type of class you take. Most of the general education classes require that you just take notes, pay attention, come to class, and put in maybe 30 minutes worth of studying every few days. In other words, some of them do not require too much time, energy, and brain power. But those classes do provide an interesting array of new knowledge and ideas- so try to make the class fun. Major required classes (i.e. organic chemistry, physics, calculus) actually require an ample amount of time and extra effort to excel in the class. It's not like high school where you can breeze by without doing the homework. In these classes, doing the homework, forming study groups, and spending a good (at least) 8-12 hours on work per week is normal.
    Dorm Life

    There isn't much of a dorm life on campus (there are no fraternities or sororities), which makes for a nice studying enviroment. Outside of the main school buildings, the dorm areas are pretty quite (most of the time) and are just a place for people to relax. Even on the weekends, you won't see a great deal of people out and about around the dorms nor on campus. They do provide fun weekly acitivities for those residing in the dorms, however, so I suggest trying those out once in a while.
    Food and Dining

    One cafeteria is open during the day for breakfast and lunch- and provides ample choices for any sort of food preference, at a decent price. There are efforts to integrate locally grown foods into the menus, so that decreases the price and makes it healthier. For dinner, the other cafeteria is open (for only a few hours each night, so I suggest going early to get all the good food). I usually stick with just the fruits and veggies, for they look the freshest and I can trust where they come from most of the time. As with the other food- they provide a good vegetarian menu and sometimes have good cooked foods and fish. Other times, I'm not even sure what the food is nor where it came from. But you can usually find something to eat nevertheless.
    What to do for fun

    There isn't much to do on campus during the week- there isn't too much of a party life on campus. The university provides and adventure/outing group every weekend that goes on various trips around the island to neat spots. The gym/rec/pool center is a nice place to go to during the weekend- for you will always find a lot of people working out or sitting by the pool. There are the occasional parties at the pool too, some parties that happen around campus maybe once to twice a month. Other than that, most of the 'parties' happen off campus at students' homes. You practically live in a tropical rainforest, though, so there are an unlimited amount of things to do around town, outside of town, and around the island. It's a great place to get out and explore nature!
    Bang for the buck

    As an out-of-state student, I paid quite a bit to come here- much more than it seems in-state students pay. But I think it is definitely worth it because the enviroment is so study-friendly and relaxing, it's difficult for me to become stressed here. I also like to take trips off campus to get away from the study enviroment, which helps too.
    Great for these types of students

    Those who want a different college experience than any other collge in the U.S. You're in one of the most diverse places in the U.S. (you'll meet people from literally all over the world), you'll learn about numerous cultures and backgrounds, have the chance to expand your taste buds beyond what they ever were, and have a great time exploring 11 out of the 13 climate zones in the world- all on this island! I was a rigorous, well-studied student before I came here, and was always stressed and worried about every single grade. I still am a very well-studied student and earn good grades in all classes, but I understand there are bigger and more important things in the world now.

    Also- it rains alot here over the winter and early spring times- so if you do not like rain at all (meaning, if you can't handle a full week of almost non-stop rain), this might not be the university for you.

    This university is for students who don't mind having nothing to do on the weekend- yet can also come up with activities to do and know how to have fun on their own.
    Greek Life

    None.
    Campus Safety

    Generally safe campus- only a few minor things here and there during the year. Just make sure to lock up your bikes, don't leave dorm room unlocked when you're gone, normal things like that, etc... There are emergency help buttons placed around campus in the case of an emergency, and security is constantly walking around the place. Hilo, the town, in general isn't a big crime place. Just stay smart at night, don't go running out in front of cars, or place yourself in dangerous situations and you'll be fine.

  • Ardena from Keaau, HI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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