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Pre-arrival information Part #1 : Health Insurance

Pre-arrival information Part #1 : Health Insurance

Aloha from Hilo, Hawaiʻi!! This is Eri. I’m going to start a new series of blog posts focusing on those who are already admitted to the IEP and preparing to come to Hawaii. I’m sure this will be also helpful for those who are still thinking about studying...
Hawaii drivers license – Part 1

Hawaii drivers license – Part 1

Aloha! This is Kano:) Do you have any plans for your summer vacation? Right now, Hawaii Community College students are in the middle of long summer vacation. Other than going to my hula halau every week and writing this blog every other week, I spend my time going to...
Hilo Tour!

Hilo Tour!

Aloha! This is Kano. The classes are started. How is the school? Hilo tour was held on the last Saturday. The driver Hiroyuki took the three new IEP students. They visited many places in Hilo. They visited Rainbow falls, Akaka falls, Honomū, Hilo down town, Cafe 100,...
The last day of IEP orientation!

The last day of IEP orientation!

Aloha! This is Kano 🙂 Today was the last day of 3-day orientation. We had a campus tour at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Student made their picture IDs, bought their textbooks, then went to the Learning Center (where students meet their tutor weekly), Health...
Orientation day 2

Orientation day 2

Aloha! This is Kano. Today was the second day of IEP orientation for the new students. Yesterday, Noriko posted a blog about the first day! Today, In the orientation, the new students learned the ways to create My Uh accounts, pay tuition, and use UH Gmail. After...
Favorite restaurant in Hilo

Favorite restaurant in Hilo

Aloha it’s Kano! The weather is improving recently. I am so happy! When it’s raining, it’s little bit cold in Hilo. When it’s cold, and I’m tired, I always want to eat pho! Today, I’m going to introduce my favorite restaurant in...