University of Hawaii - Manoa
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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 learned to adopt a healthier work-life balance ratio, and some things that I really appreciate about how Spain is operated as a country and what it values in life vs what America values as a country."
A student University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I learned so much about the culture that I hadn't known prior to living in Seville. It's one thing to visit someplace, but spending months in a city allows you to really understand the area on a much deeper level and it was definitely a worthwhile experience."
A student University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I made the most amazing friends during my experience at KU that I still keep in contact with on a daily basis. Being able to live in Korea is great, especially as an undergraduate student. The bars are cheap, the food is delicious, there is culture every where, the streets are safe, and there's an abundance of night life. Korea ..."
Zoe Dym University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Cultural and linguistic fluency. "
Paul D. Deering, Ph.D. University of Hawaii - Manoa
"My experience abroad was one of the most life-changing experiences of my life. I discovered a new culture, learned a new language, made lifelong friends and made unforgettable memories."
Melissa Bowman University of Hawaii - Manoa
"There's so much more to see."
Charles University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I gained a deep understanding of Spanish history, a better facility with the Spanish language and several good friends I will remember forever."
Judith Wong University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I have to triple check everything and watch my own back. But it's also relieving that InternGroup has my back with anything. Even if it's just moral support or someone to talk to. "
Michelle University of Hawaii - Manoa
"This was a totally worthwhile experience. Having lived in another culture for an extensive period of time, I feel like I have taken on a new pair of eyes with which to view the world. "
Catherine B. Gardiner University of Hawaii - Manoa
"It was worthwhile. I learned a bit about England's culture, Amsterdam's culture and France's culture. I had fun hanging out with friends and participating in a social atmosphere. My fellow students were supportive and helpful."
Liam B University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Worthwhile and so much more. I love knowing that I have connections over in Spain and Europe. I learned the most in those three months than I have my whole twenty-three years. I gained many lifelong friends and memories, ones you will never forget and ones that not many have. "
emily s University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Yes, very worthwhile. I improved my language skills and met some great friends. "
A student University of Hawaii - Manoa
"All together, studying abroad was an invaluable and life changing experience that enhanced my academic goals as well as my appreciation for other languages, people, and cultures. It has given me the drive to develop more cultural knowledge and language skills in my future endeavors. "
Allissa B 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
"So worth it! Learned so many things about not only Japanese culture, but about people from around the world. "
A student University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Learned and traveled to different parts of Japan, which made me learn different things that I could not have learned through a classroom. "
Nancy S University of Hawaii - Manoa
"By doing this specific study aboard I gained a more global perceptive because of all the International people I met in the program. I learned so much about Korea and it's culture as well as it's people. It was one of the best experiences of my life and I'm so glad I decided to do this program. "
Jessica-Marie S University of Hawaii - Manoa
"totally worthwhile....not going to spoil anything else....just GO!!!! "
Kayden I University of Hawaii - Manoa
"New friends, experiencing the country and its culture. Yes. "
A student 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
"This experience was very worthwhile."
Chad M University of Hawaii - Manoa
"this exchange was very worthwhile. there are many things that i had to do for the first time and had to do it in another language, by accomplishing these things it gave me confidence in myself and language ability. "
Joey I University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Exposure to different cultures and teachings. It was very worthwhile, I learned a lot academically and socially."
Raymond M University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Learned to be out going and talk to people and learned more Japanese. IT was very worthwhile."
A student University of Hawaii - Manoa
"The exchange program was one of the most valuable experiences I have had. I met kids from around the world and felt like a local resident of Denmark by the time I left. "
Matthew S University of Hawaii - Manoa
