Intensive English Program

Aunty Edith Kanakaʻole: 1st native Hawaiian woman on the quarter

Aunty Edith Kanakaʻole: 1st native Hawaiian woman on the quarter

Aloha! In Hawaiʻi, summer vacation has officially started. For us, this is the 1st week of our summer session. During our orientation, we show new students around our campuses. During the upper campus (University of Hawai’i at Hilo/UHH) tour, we were able to see...
Merrie Monarch for Me Over the Years

Merrie Monarch for Me Over the Years

Aloha! The 60th Merrie Monarch Festival is just around the corner! Are you ready? Here is a blog written by our student worker, Jessica about this festival and her experience. *************** Aloha everyone, it’s me, Jessica again. Hope everyone is in the Merrie...
Lei Making for Me

Lei Making for Me

Aloha! Our student worker shared her lei making history with us. From her post, you can learn various styles of lei. Enjoy! Aloha everyone. It’s me, Jessica again. Today I want to talk about different types of lei making that I’ve learned over the years from different...
Mauna Loa Eruption: Story of Pele vs. Poli’ahu

Mauna Loa Eruption: Story of Pele vs. Poli’ahu

Aloha! After about two weeks of eruption, Mauna Loa eruption has stopped. This blog was written by our student worker. Aloha everyone. It’s me, Jessica, again. As many people around the world have already heard, our very own Mauna (mountain), Mauna Loa, on our island...
Writing & Grammar Level 4 student blog : My Study Abroad

Writing & Grammar Level 4 student blog : My Study Abroad

Aloha! Everyone has a different reason to come to Hilo. It’s always interesting to hear from students why they chose Hilo and what they think about their life in Hilo. Find out why this level 4 student chose to come to Hilo as her study abroad destination....
Writing & Grammar Level 4 student blog: My first volunteering

Writing & Grammar Level 4 student blog: My first volunteering

Aloha! We always encourage students to volunteer so they can get used to speaking in English and make new friends through volunteering. This level 4 student decided to join a hula conference the other day. Let’s find out how her experience was!   This is my...