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 broaden my horizons, become a better person, learning a new culture, making new international friends. It definitely was. "
Ken T University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I have learned valuable lessons about myself as well as gained tremendous respect for an amazing culture. I have met people and learned things that I will carry with forever."
A student University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I learned countless things but mainly how to get along and make friends with all kinds of people. I also learned about myself and what kind of person I really am. At times it was really hard, but it was all worthwhile."
A student University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Mostly about the Thai view on the western world and Asia as a whole. "
jordan.olsen University of Hawaii - Manoa
"So much about the human body, study so much of bodily processes, got to see what it was like to go to school at a highly academic university."
A student University of Hawaii - Manoa
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself as a person and I believe I grew a lot and am now more independent and more open-minded due to my experience abroad."
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
"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
"I learn about different culture and learned how to be more responsible. Yes, it was worthwhile because you gain more knowledge about yourself and others."
Johnny W 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
"I learned about Japanese culture. It was quite worthwhile. "
A student 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
"Prior to arriving, I didn't know much about Okinawa, but living there for 5 months was a worthwhile experience. It's very different from mainland Japan and has a different history. Coming from Hawaii, I can say that Okinawa and its people are similar but still have their own type of living style as it is still part of Japan. I w..."
Megan W 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
"Absolutely. Best experience of my life. I loved learning about the Maori culture and being able to compare it to Hawaii's own Native Hawaiian culture."
Makana M University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Learned a lot about myself and about different cultures. "
Colleen L University of Hawaii - Manoa
"110%"
David E. G University of Hawaii - Manoa
"I plan to continue to utilize what I learned in Japan and return to the country someday soon."
Wyan V University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Yes i learned some lessons that i can take from my experience abroad and i also made lots of friendships with people within singapore. Singapore is a country i plan to be in touch with so this was a great experience for me."
Eric M University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Yes. I learned to be more open-minded and gained new perspective."
Dustin A University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Yes. I have learned about myself. I think I became a better person than I came. I have gained somewhat patience and understanding. I am more open to different cultures and also about learning them."
Pearl Y University of Hawaii - Manoa
"Definitely worthwhile!!! I gotta say my Korean improved greatly~ and I met a handful of wonderful people. "
Junghee L 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
"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
"I believe I gained a lot during my time in Korea. "
Soon K University of Hawaii - Manoa
