University of Hawaii Maui College Reviews
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Kyra from Wailuku, HI
12/09/2009Reviewer is A current student here.
2 out of 2 people found this review useful. 1 of 8
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Maui Community College is great for students who like a laid-back environment. It is a small school, but has a lot to offer.
Tips for prospective students I would suggest having a plan and sticking to it. If you are always second guessing yourself or changing your plan, you are just going to be left with last minute decisions. These decisions affect your future so spend time thinking about what you want to do. For one thing, do not let anyone interfere with your plan. Do not let the negativity of others affect you.
Am enjoying being here I like the fact that I am going to college, but just the fact that I am still on Maui is not exciting to me. Since I grew up here, I want to get away, experience college life somewhere else. Here, it is so boring. I like being in college, but not here.
Am learning a lot I did learn a lot during my first semester here, but I feel that the teaching could be improved. It seems like some of the teachers come to class, teach, and are waiting for it to be over with. The interaction with students are not as strong as it should be. I know this is not high school, but having a teacher that has a bit of an attitude toward their students, does not really help in a learning environment.
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Amber from Kaneohe, HI
12/03/2010Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 2 of 8
Categories Comments Bang for the buck i am willing to submit any information that i may be required to and also to dedicate myself to this college. i believe my money will be invested into a school that will benefit me with my future goals and help me make a smooth transition to a mainland university.
Will enjoy being here i feel that i will definitely enjoy my time at maui community college. the scenery as well as campus are both beautiful and the beaches are only minutes away. it also allows me to become independent but know that im not far away from my relatives.
Will learn a lot from studying this college, ive found it to be a great match to what im looking for. the classes are relatively small and there are many places on-campus that i can find help. after reading some reviews of instructors, i seen that they use different tools to help students understand the course.
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Molly from Kihei, HI
03/20/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 3 of 8
Categories Comments What to do for fun Being on Maui, the school is very close to the beach. You can go sunbathing or surfing depending on the waves. The college also offers dances and parties for certain occasions.
Food and Dining The culinary students provide lunch daily and offer different meals consistently. You will always have many dishes to choose from that taste delicious.
Dorm Life I cannot accurately rate dorm life because I don't live in the dorms. I have heard they are pretty nice and a decent place to live.
Academic Rigor The academic rigor depends on the level of the class and the subject/teacher. I am currently in the nursing program and it is very rigorous.
Tips for prospective students If you sign up for a class, attend it. Don't waste money on classes that you don't end up going to. Take classes you are interested in.
In three sentences It is a very culturally diverse atmosphere where you can meet people from all over the world. Most of the teachers are passionate about what they are teaching and there to help students when needed. This school is in a great location and has a great environment and look; it is very well kept.
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Susan from Wailuku, HI
01/04/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
4 of 8
Categories Comments Great for these types of students Culinary Arts, Automotive, IT and more.
Tips for prospective students Find yourself a room to rent in a house in Kahului. Maui has a great bus station to get you to and from school for a reasonable price.
Bang for the buck You pay for paradise just a ittle but it's worth it.
Am enjoying being here I love attending UH Maui College. We have a beautiful campus, very open and inviting. They have numerous computer rooms for students use and a bookstore.
Am learning a lot UH Maui College has the best teachers. They are all very involved and care about your education 100%. I have taken a Computer class, Human Services class and a few English classes and loved all of my instructors.
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Patrick from Kaunakakai, HI
01/24/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
5 of 8
Categories Comments Bang for the buck nothing else
What to do for fun i live off campus.
Dorm Life i live off campus.
Tips for prospective students just keep your grades up and stay in school.
In three sentences i rate this college with two thumbs up. i get alot of infomation that i need from the college. this college is great for everybody that wants to go back to school no matter what's your age.
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JENNIE from WAILUKU, HI
06/16/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
6 of 8
Categories Comments What to do for fun Maui has many OUTDOOR activities
Tips for prospective students Study hard and be diligent!
In three sentences I love the convenience of being able to attend school on the island that I reside. I love the convenience of the online classes that the college offers. I would love if night classes started at 7pm and if weekend classes would become available.
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Amanda from Kahului, HI
08/22/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
7 of 8
Categories Comments Campus Safety I feel very safe on campus, and see security guards walking around all the time. As a small woman, I feel safe walking by myself around campus.
Greek Life There isn't any here.
Clubs and Activities There isn't a very wide variety, but they are all mostly student controlled which gives them plenty of wiggle room.
Great for these types of students Its great for people who want to walk/exercise and people who love hotter weather.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Even though its in Hawaii, you need to bring a sweater to class, especially the language building. The air conditioning is always blasting and in the smaller classrooms it gets cold fast.
Bang for the buck The tuition is high, especially for non residents, but I feel like the education is worth it.
What to do for fun The school is right by the beach and across the street from the mall. Everything is within walking distance, and there is even a bus stop on campus.
Food and Dining The food is good, and the dining hall is conveniently located, but the prices are high.
Dorm Life My roommates are awesome, and super nice. But we technically live in an apartment complex with a lot of little kids. Plus they charge for electricity.
Academic Rigor Depending on your course load classes may seem harder, but the majority of the classes are fair.
Tips for prospective students Get your books either early in the day or later, if you go in the middle of the day you will be waiting in line for at least an hour.
In three sentences The teachers are very friendly and easy to talk to. They are very understanding of student situations. The campus is beautiful and easy to navigate.
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Michele from Wailuku, HI
03/24/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
8 of 8
Categories Comments Campus Safety Security is well seen on campus. They patrol the campus morning, noon and night. They also have emergency call buttons throughout the school which helps me feel safe.
Clubs and Activities There are many clubs and activities. Unfortunately, I am a mother and a wife, so my focus is caring for my family and doing well in my academic studies.
Great for these types of students If you are wanting to immerse yourself in a multi-cultural environment, University of Hawaii, Maui College is the place to be. There is so much emphasis and respect for all cultures and that is something hard to find.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Hawaiian culture is huge on campus, although I wouldn't call it unusual. It is definitely rare to see such historical culture on a college campus. They also have Okinawa, Filipino, and Keiki (children) events on campus.
Bang for the buck Eating at school is always a good bet, but for non-school days, eating at the lunch trucks in Kahului Harbor is cheap and good. Also, there are some good spots in the Queen Kaahumanu Center across the street from the University. As for me, I usually cook for my family at home.
What to do for fun I like going to the beach. It's close no matter which beach you chose to go to that day, and its free!
Food and Dining I enjoy the food at UHMC. They have an excellent culinary academy and it shows because food is delicious and reasonably priced.
Dorm Life I am a full time student with a family size of four. My husband is the head of household so we live off campus. I cannot comment on dorm life.
Academic Rigor The first year of nursing school tends to be more difficult because it is writing intensive. Having to learn so much new medical jargon on top of the patho-physiology can be difficult, but stick to it and it will all come together.
Tips for prospective students While in lecture classes, be sure to ask plenty of questions to ensure you are understanding the content. Also, get plenty of sleep for this will help you retain more of the information taught during lectures.
In three sentences I feel the education at the University of Hawaii Maui College is excellent. I enjoy how the instructors help promote learning the content by having us apply what we learn in simulation labs, as well as, field course work (i.e. community health fairs, assisted living facilities). The atmosphere is relaxed and the instructors encourage communication and feedback.
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