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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Sherlie O University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I gained alot of life qualities from this experience. It definitely made me more self-reliant since I was living in a foreign country alone. It made me feel much more independent thus contributing to my responsibilities. It also helped shape my personality to even a greater level in that now I can now alter my personality to all..."
Lindsey N University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Yes, it was definitely worthwhile. I'll be honest though-- since I obviously looked like a foreigner, I did often feel self-conscious and somewhat frustrated/angry by the stares (and sometimes different treatment) I received compared to my Korean (or Korean-looking) friends. But it definitely opened my eyes, and I feel like a ..."
Katrina N University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I just want to do more because I now know what's possible. I want to learn, i want to teach, I want to have fun, I want to work, I want to meet people, I want to spend time with the people I know."
Kyleena L University of Hawaii - Manoa
"This program made me fall in love with South Korea and its people. After I graduate, I'd like to live here for the rest of my life. :)"
Jolene K University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I finally know what I want to do by studying abroad and that is to work in Japan. I'm working hard right now at UH to go back there again!"
Kanako H University of Hawaii - Manoa
"YES. Through the HUSA program, I've met so many amazing people. We've all grown up in some way, if it's Japanese language ability, or just living on our own for the first time. I've also learned a lot, both academically, and about me personally. Study abroad has been very challenging, but I think it has changed me for the be..."
Terrence M University of Hawaii - Manoa
"This study abroad experience was worthwhile. It really changed the way I see live. I've come to be more appreciative of the life that I have in America. After studying at an international university, I have become accepting of other cultures outside of my ethnicity. It really makes me regret my global narrow-mindedness on the on..."
Brooke O University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I learned more about the world and how people act and behave differently because of culture."
Charles C University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I have changed my Peace Studies focus to an Asian concentration. I see Japan as a perfect model for others to live in peace and want to advocate peace for the rest of my life!"
Mandie B University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Learned a lot about myself and about different cultures. "
Colleen L University of Hawaii - Manoa
"My overall experience was absolutely incredible. I've made life-long friends, learned a significant amount about Japanese culture and business management practices, and improved on my speaking ability."
Anthony D University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Yes. I was able to gain a better understanding of the EU and Germany. Cleared up stereotypes I had about Germany and helped me to be a more global student."
Jeremy U University of Hawaii - Manoa
"By studying abroad, I learned Korean, made a lot of friends (both exchange and local), gained cultural information about living in a foreign country, and made memories that will last a lifetime! It was definitely worthwhile and I highly suggest studying abroad!"
Jonathan P University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I learned so much about Japan and also about myself. I am definitely a stronger person having had this experience and done it on my own. It was definitely worthwhile."
Kari R University of Hawaii - Manoa
"It was the best experience of my life. Just the people alone that i met was worth it. The things I learned in class there too was amazing. I can bring it back and use that knowledge here as well. I never thought that I would use the information they taught me there back home but it comes in so handy. The college is so up to date..."
Priscilla L University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Yes. Everything to gain, nothing to lose."
Leo T University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Because I took classes with Korean and International students, I was exposed to various perspectives and I was able to see the positive and negative aspects of multiple cultures. My experience helped encourage me to pursue a career abroad because I saw just how much we seek to learn from each other and sharing cultures."
Jessica L University of Hawaii - Manoa
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cj University of Hawaii - Manoa
"yes. cutural awareness, patience. "
elizabeth g University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I learned so much about Hong Kong and Asian culture in general. Honestly, if I could give my experience 100 stars it wouldn't be enough. It really, truly changed my life forever. I've made some of my best friends in the world through the summer program, had priceless memories, and am considering moving to Hong Kong now!"
Rachel S University of Hawaii - Manoa
"It was defintiely worthwhile. I learned alot about the issue. People I met during the couse were all great and I miss them so much now. I was influenced by those people and things learned in the course.... Now I became more aware of the issue and want to study more about this field in grad school. I also want to try another stud..."
yukari University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I gained not only language skills and great friendships, but a higher level of maturity. I lived alone off campus. I commuted everyday. I took mainstream University classes. I needed to juggle all of that and still have time for fun. My academic plans have also changed: I never considered translation to be an option in the pa..."
Joseph R University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Yes it was definitely worthwhile. I gained a lot of new and good memories. I also feel happier now that I'be been someplace new and doing so many things I don't have a chance to do at home. Living on my own was also fun (since many UH students still live at home, they probably don't have the opportunity to live on their own). I ..."
gundamnit University of Hawaii - Manoa
"On my travels, I realize that despite some countries being under-developed, they showed a sense of humility and pride. But most people from the west (like other exchange students) don't have that, nor do they understand that different cultures have different ways of perceiving and living life. Please be culturally respectful ..."
Dave M University of Hawaii - Manoa
