Exchange at UH Hilo
Hello everyone! My name is Konan. I’m from Japan and I’m a second-year international student at Waikato. Continue reading Exchange at UH Hilo
Category: Hawai’i
Living the hawaiian dream
Hey everyone! My name is Darrah, I’m a first-year university of Waikato student, studying a bachelor of sports and human performance, majoring in sports science, minoring in psychology! Continue reading Living the hawaiian dream
Earth Sciences in Hawaii
Kia Ora, I’m Abi and I am 23! I am currently finishing my second year of study towards a Bachelor of Earth Science with a minor in Māori and Indigenous studies. I will be heading to the University of Hawai’i, Hilo, on exchange as I enter into my third year of study. Continue reading Earth Sciences in Hawaii
Highlights from Hawai’i at Hilo
As of the 21st of December, I have been back home in Aotearoa New Zealand. The nine-hour flight crossing the international date line, from Honolulu to Auckland airport, provided me with ample time to process the sadness of leaving, and the excitement of returning home, as well as to watch many many movies. With my exchange now over, I have friends scattered all over the United States, and a sense of fulfilment that I was able to fully experience and enjoy my “solo adventure”. Continue reading Highlights from Hawai’i at Hilo
Last weeks in Hawaii
The past few weeks have been a bit of a whirlwind. From Thanksgiving break over the 23rd-26th November, and now the last week of classes, aptly dubbed “hell week”, and then finals week next week, life has been pretty busy. Continue reading Last weeks in Hawaii
Scuba Qualified in Hawai’i!
Getting your PADI open water scuba qualification is an exciting enough achievement on its own, but getting to complete this qualification on the big island of Hawai’i is all the more delightful! Continue reading Scuba Qualified in Hawai’i!
A Kiwi Ambassador
Aria has spent some time being an ambassador for New Zealand at the University of Hilo, Hawai’i. Continue reading A Kiwi Ambassador
The most wonderful place for adventure
Hawai’i is an amazing place for outdoor adventures. Swim at lava rock beaches, dive into freshwater waterfalls, visit a volcanic national park, and more! Continue reading The most wonderful place for adventure
A day in the life at Hilo
The days are long here in Hilo, Hawai’i. With the sun rising around 6:00am and setting around 6:30-7:00 pm there’s a good 12 hours of daylight to soak up and enjoy. Continue reading A day in the life at Hilo
Fauna & Frogs
Hawaii’s natural fauna is interesting and unique and ranges from tropical birds, seals, and marine mammals, to geckos, and various invertebrates. The islands are a hotspot for biodiversity for terrestrial, aquatic, marine, and aerial species. Continue reading Fauna & Frogs
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