University of Hawaii - Manoa
University Information
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is a public co-educational research university, and is the flagship campus of the greater University of Hawaiʻi system.
Below you will find study abroad reviews from students at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. We hope you will find these helpful in your search for options in education abroad. We also hope that these first-hand accounts of education abroad from previous students at your institution will help you understand what to expect from study abroad and help you set your expectations. If you are a University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa student, please check with the Study Abroad Center and Manoa International Exchange for guidelines on enrolling in a study abroad program and receiving credit for your study abroad experience. If your university has listed recommended programs below, please consider them first and contact any of the program providers referenced in the reviews listed below for more information.
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No important dates configured."I found out more about my culture as well as other cultures all over the world. Korea is a very fast paced nation trying to catch up to the nearby developed asian countries like Japan and China. They instill the idea that working hard and education is essential to having a quality lifestyle. Koreans really have a love for their ..."
amy s University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I learned so much about the language, history, and culture and it was definitely worth while. Would do it again. "
Renee W University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I gained so many positive things from my experience abroad. Although it was relatively short, I feel that my grasp on Japanese language and culture has improved. I was also able to meet and become friends with people who travelled to Japan from around the world! I learned a lot from the program too and feel that I can do some..."
Lauren K University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Yes. I learned to be more open-minded and gained new perspective."
Dustin A University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I gained a better understanding of Taiwanese culture and the young Taiwanese. I also learned allot about other International countries especially in Europe. "
Martyn C University of Hawaii - Manoa
"My study abraod experience was totally worthwhile and i would do it all again in a heartbeat. i realized to take chances and to do everything and anything when you can and have the opportunity because one never knows when one can have another chance to. if i could go back i would have done more and risk the mistakes. "
Nicole K University of Hawaii - Manoa
"absolutely."
Cassandra G University of Hawaii - Manoa
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megoweeeeeeeeee University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I gained self growth."
Reyn M University of Hawaii - Manoa
"It was worthwhile. I definitely improved my language skills and learned a lot more about Buddhism. "
A student University of Hawaii - Manoa
"New friends, experiencing the country and its culture. Yes. "
A student University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I learned to be adaptable in and out of the classroom. I think this alone was worthwhile."
A student University of Hawaii - Manoa
"As stated previously, being able to have an extremely flexible schedule in academia allowed for weekend and week long trips to some of the most remote locations of my understanding of the world. I would try to study abroad again in a heartbeat."
Thomas C University of Hawaii - Manoa
"My study abroad experience was not at all what I expected. I didn't exactly enjoy my classes, but I found that my life outside of school contributed more to my education rather than in it. I was able to learn a lot about the culture just by living and wandering around Tokyo and I came back much more mature and equipped with new ..."
Christie P University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I got to see a lot of different cultures and know a lot of different types of people"
Brandon L University of Hawaii - Manoa
"3 stars becasue minus the one cultural class there wasnt a lot of out of class room time. And the language level of my classes were too advanced for me. Need Intermediate and able to speak Japanese. Come in the Fall. And be prepared to fend for yourself though if you ask for help they will usually try to assist. But small ti..."
Brittany B University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Like I said earlier, the program was a disappointment but traveling to Korea was an eye opening experience for me. I learned much about my own heritage but also about how the rest of the world views Americans. I learned much from my peers, including the Korean and international students, and I was able to leave my comfort zone. ..."
Abigail T University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I met many international students and was able to travel to many different countries. It was worth it, but I wish I would have studied in any other Western European country other than France...I can safely say it was my least favorite country of them all."
Theresa C University of Hawaii - Manoa
"CHOOSE A DIFFERENT SCHOOL IF YOU DONT WANT TO BE BORED. GAINED KNOWLEDGE OF JAPANESE CULTURE, IMPROVED MY CONVERSATIONAL JAPANESE"
ALICIA M University of Hawaii - Manoa
