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Numerous factors contribute to an individual’s decision to attend college. Our study focused on why students specifically chose to attend the University of Hawaii in Hilo (UH-Hilo). Many interesting points emerged from our study and we uncovered an array of themes that motivated students and influenced their final decision. The two key points that caught my attention were affordability and Hilo’s sense of Place – a geographical term referring to how places differ in relation to physical and human

I am connected to this place. As I stare into the horizon feeling at ease, my patience and demeanor resemble the soothing sound of the waves and the breeze. As a student of Hilo, I feel fortunate to be here and to be a part of its scene. The mountainous coast engulfs my body with its spectacular views. The light blue-gray colors of the water travel to its navy blue horizon. My emotions and physical being feel refreshed, rejuvenated

magma flowing through it before? I walked through the lava tubes on my Hilo trip. When I walked through it, it was very wet and very dark. It was wet because when it rains it would absorb through the top and then never evaporate because there is no sun. It was very cool when I walked through it because there is nothing like that on Oahu. There are many similarities and difference about Hilo and Oahu. To begin with, Oahu and Hilo have three main similarities which they are in the Pacific Ocean, have

There are two surf shop sites – Hilo Hattie, and Ron Jon. Both the sites have man; women and kids wear with accessories and gift items. Both sites are presenting their items through photographs. Besides that both have categorized their products in different categories as according to the market segmentation. In both the sites, we can get the information about contact person and about us. As well we can find in both websites we can find their location and media center. The main difference is in presentation

University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo is in the attempt of building a Thirty-Meter telescope on Mauna Kea. To Hawaiians Mauna Kea holds a high value of historical and sacred context and should not be disturbed. Although, the construction of the thirty-meter telescope (TMT) will result in being the most powerful telescope in the world, bringing the worlds best researchers to Hawaiʻi. The construction of TMT will also bring an estimated total of 10,000 job opportunities to Hawaiʻi (Deneen). The TMT poses

Adapted Crisis Response Plan Based on the presented information, the following adapted crisis intervention protocols and plan are suggested for Hilo Intermediate School, and could also be implemented in other schools within the district with adaptation as needed for each individual school’s unique needs. Additionally, it should be noted that while these steps are presented in a step format, steps can be skipped or repeated as needed to assist in responding to varying crises, emergencies, and disasters

dorm all the time. Being here by myself I have more freedom than I did at home. I wasn’t being watched over like a hawk 24/7. With this new found freedom comes with choices. Just like I had a choice if I wanted to come the University of Hawaii at Hilo or stay at Palamanui in West Hawaii. My family influenced this choice whether they know it or not. I wanted to stay home for my first year and maybe transfer out but, I realized how much harder it would be for my family. My parents wouldn’t have been

Is sacrificing your life for sports worth it? Many college athletes would say yes to this question. For having the opportunity of being a college athlete I have been injured in extreme way, not only was I out of practice for the sport I play but school as well. It took a huge toll on me, not only physically but mentally. I had to pay out of pocket for this injury with having to get prescriptions and for going to the hospital. College athletes should be paid for many reasons. In 2003 611 students

and exciting read that dives the reader into the lives of the working class people of Hilo during the 1970’s and 1980’s. Based on the life of Antoinette “Toni” Yagyuu, a Japanese-American girl who grew up in Hilo, Yamanaka’s novel does an exceptionally well job capturing the lives, personalities, and hardships many of these people faced during this time. She creates a ‘secondary world’ that is reflective of the Hilo in the 70’s and 80’s and brings it to life through the geography and experiences she

It's not fun to drive to hilo every weekend to play quality athletics team sports and even knowing that we can help to change this problem. Sports fields infrastructure can affect many people even people who don't play team sports. Sometimes people can play quality games because