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Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU Hawaii) Reviews

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  • 5 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Cammie from Laie, HI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The classes are only the beginning; I am learning SO much from the diverse student and faculty body at this institution. There are students from over 70 countries represented here, and it leads to many wonderful intercultural learning opportunities.
    Am enjoying being here

    What a wonderful place to study! The location is beautiful and I am surrounded by men and women who uphold good morals and values. It is truly the ideal environment for students seeking for an uplifting educational experience.
    Bang for the buck

    The tuition is more affordable for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but (especially for a private college) it is still a very good deal.
    Tips for prospective students

    If you wish to attend Brigham Young University- Hawaii campus, you must be willing to uphold certain standards outlined in the University's Honor Code. Before applying, become familiar with the standards and decide whether or not you're willing to abide by these rules. (They are strict enforcers of the Honor Code).
    Great for these types of students

    Men and women who love exploring new cultures (especially cultures of the Pacific and Asian communities) will love coming here. Also, students who live like Latter-Day Saints will find they are more compatible with the students and curriculum.

  • 4 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Beth from Redlands, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    The professors are all for going above and beyond to teach the students what will make them successful in the future.
    Am enjoying being here

    The atmosphere is so friendly, not to mention the five minute walk to the beach.
    Bang for the buck

    Attending this school is a steal compared to other schools in the state of Hawaii.
    Tips for prospective students

    Make sure you are understanding and respectful of other people's cultures, as this is an international school.
    Great for these types of students

    LDS students as well as international students. Definitely for students that are not super competitive.

  • 4 out of 5 people found this review useful.

    Caitlin from Pittsburg, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    It's a bit like high-school classes. Easy if you understand the subject, impossible if you don't. But the teachers are always willing to help and there are tutors for nearly every subject.
    Am enjoying being here

    Its in HAWAII!! Whats not to like about it? The school is a 5 min walk to the beach and a grocery store for all my college needs. However, I do miss being in a city with excitment and things to do. If you don't enjoy hiking, surfing, or lounging at the beach you could get a bit bored after about a mnoth or so.
    Bang for the buck

    Very cheap considering it's a private school. Great staff, good courses, amazing location! Air fare isn't all that cheap though..
    Tips for prospective students

    This is an LDS-run school (Mormon). Therefore, before every class we pray and every student is required to take religion courses. However, being that this is a church school, there is no theft, immodesty, or cheating so its a very good school if you have high morals. Make sure to have a lot of extracurricular activities and a great reccomendation.
    Great for these types of students

    Dedicated, beach-bums, hardworking, sun-bathers, and Mormon. Great if you're an international student because this school has one of the highest international student populations, with students from over 70 different countries!

  • 2 out of 2 people found this review useful.

    Alexander from Chesapeake, VA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    Small class sizes allow for a lot of student-teacher interaction. Teachers are often people who have already had experience in the field in which they are teaching. International student body makes for a diverse learning experience, though it also means that some of the classes are dumbed down a bit to compensate for the lower English language comprehension of the student body.
    Am enjoying being here

    The school is located right on the coast of the North Shore of Oahu, meaning that it is in a beautiful location. There is plenty of outdoor stuff to do, and plenty of friendly people to do it with. The place does get pretty empty in the summer, so less school activities and less people around. I am LDS, so I don't mind that one can't buy alcohol at the grocery store, and there are no bars close by, and you aren't allowed to drink as a student anyway. Some would hate this. I would prefer to be closer to the city, and finding good housing can be difficult, but overall I really enjoy my time here.
    Bang for the buck

    The school is incredibly cheap for LDS students, and affordable for non-LDS students. The amount you pay for the education you get is amazing.
    Tips for prospective students

    Try to check out places in person before moving in, because the place may not be what you are used to if you come from the mainland.

    A friend of mine once said, If you ever hear of anyone going on a hike, or swimming to an island, or anything like that, drop what you are doing and go. Just go. You won't regret it.
    Great for these types of students

    People who don't mind living LDS standards. People who don't mind living in the country. People who are seeking a diverse student body.

  • 4 out of 6 people found this review useful.

    Marissa from Hawthorne, CA

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Stay worthy
    Great for these types of students

    Members of the L.D.S church

  • 1 out of 1 people found this review useful.

    Erin from Honolulu, HI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    BYU-Hawaii is an awesome school where I am not only learning a lot in the classroom, but just with meeting new people. The diversity on this campus is amazing and I have met people from islands and countries I have never heard of before. Not only is my education being enhanced, but also my spiritual knowledge as I take religion courses and as teachers bring Gospel insights into their classrooms.
    Am enjoying being here

    The experiences I have had here and memories I have created will stay with me throughout my entire life. I have really branched out with attending school here by trying new things and becoming more adventurous. There is so much to do on this island that you can never get bored. So many interesting people to meet and beautiful places to explore.
    Bang for the buck

    Although living on the island is expensive, our tuition is cheap cheap cheap! If you're not a member of the church, it is more expensive. Housing and a food plan is decently priced too.
    Tips for prospective students

    Do not attend this school if you have to have air conditioning-there is none in the dorms or houses. Honestly though, more often than not we get a real nice breeze on our North Shore. Also, stay on top of everything because the administration does not.
    Great for these types of students

    adventurous, seeking to increase their testimony, laid back

  • Anne from Lindon, UT

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    There is an opportunity for a close relationship between instructor and pupil. It is a positive and healthy atmosphere. It is culturally diverse and there are plenty of opportunities to familiarize yourself with the rest of the world without even leaving campus.
    Tips for prospective students

    Be open minded about learning about new cultures and ways of living. It's hard to be so far away from family, but making friends is easy because everyone is so inviting, just make sure you are accepting of all types of people. The experience is unlike any other college in the world with over 70 different countries represented in a population just over 2,500.
    Academic Rigor

    GE's are about at a high school level. Upper level classes are challenging, but if you work hard they are definitely passable. Most teachers are willing to work with you personally to make it possible for you to pass.
    Dorm Life

    It can be loud, but the Hale Mom is always working towards making things better by taking surveys, and holding Hale meetings every so often.
    Food and Dining

    The food is tolerable. There are not the healthiest menu choices, but there is always a salad bar with pineapple. By the end of two semesters you are ready to be done eating at the cafeteria. Thankfully there is a shopping center 15 minutes away from campus walking.
    What to do for fun

    The beach is always an option! Snorkeling, body surfing, hiking, and surfing are all less than 20 minutes from campus. Going into town is fun, but unless you have a car it's 2 hours on the bus. There are campus activities nightly. Social and academic groups are always getting together!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    Culture night is so fun! Clubs for every different country are created and certain groups such as Tongan, Samoan, Japanese, and African club will present dances in a type of assembly. It's always the biggest event of the school year.
    Great for these types of students

    If you are not from the united states, or are in search of a cultural experience.
    Clubs and Activities

    Hundreds of clubs for things from culture to astronomy. The best part is that you don't have to be Tongan to join Tongan Club, or African to join African Club, or an astronomy major to join the group and go on hikes and late night beach trips to look at stars!!
    Campus Safety

    There is one way for cars to get in and out of campus at night and that is by passing a security guard. The surrounding community is safe and secure as well. The only problem with campus is that there is a minor theft problem, but if you are smart about shutting your door when you leave, and locking your bike up, there shouldn't be anything to worry about.

  • Daniela from Laie, HI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    A school with a beautiful background

    An amazing place to get a degree.

    You can learned about other cultures and get ties with people form all over the world.
    Tips for prospective students

    International students are always welcome, so study hard if you are an international student.

    Academic Rigor

    They have an amazing 9 semester plan!
    Dorm Life

    Dorm life is really cool, you may have roommates from Asia or Polynesia, they are amazing people!
    Food and Dining

    Food is a little different as usual, Asian and Polynesian dishes are the most common food at the Cafeteria.
    What to do for fun

    To do for fun? Is Hawaii!!, we have tons of fun all the time, amazing place to get a lot of nice experiences and recreation activities. Everything is fun here!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    He have people form all over the world, so very year we have a Foodfest, a Cultural night fest, and a Songfest!
    Clubs and Activities

    Every country have their own club/association and you are more than welcome to join any you want!
    Campus Safety

    Laie Hawaii is a beautiful safe place to live while attending collage.

  • Healani from Hoolehua, HI

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has been to campus.

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    In three sentences

    BYU Hawaii is a school full of great opportunities for self-identity. For LDS members who are seeking to go on their mission, this is the place to be especially when you want to stay in Hawaii. For nonmembers, this is where you can experience a multicultural community/society.
    Tips for prospective students

    If your desire is to attend this school, you must have a good intention. Coming for the wrong reasons can be fatal spiritually, emotionally, mentally and physically. This school holds a lot of high standards that must be put in action, follow it and you will be fine. It is not a place to be forced but encouraged. Be open in heart and mind, and their you will find peace. Get good grades and strive for the best, that way you will succeed. With the Lord's help, you can achieve great things.
    Academic Rigor

    Teachers expect much more from you than high school requirements. They hold you as an adult you are. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE on any given assignment. Be very open to the teachers for any questions or concerns. Be independent and learn to take responsibility for your own learning. Show respect to yourselves, your teachers, classmates, friends, others and the Lord.
    Dorm Life

    It might be hard at first if you are attached to your home or parents. It will slowly drift as you attend this school. You create bonds of friendship with people you dorm with and at school functions. you learn to communicate with other nationalities rather then your own kind. Be out there but not too much where pride over rides control.
    Food and Dining

    The Food is INCREDIBLE! Don't worry you will be well fed. No comment lol
    What to do for fun

    You can go to the beach, attend singles dance, sports, events they have on campus and so much more....you have to be there to find out!(:
    Bang for the buck

    IDK?!
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    NO COMMENT:/
    Great for these types of students

    NO COMMENT:/
    Clubs and Activities

    ALL I CAN SAY IS FUN!
    Greek Life

    NO COMMENT:/
    Campus Safety

    SAFETY IS MUCH APPLIED TO THIS SCHOOL..REMEMBER ALL PLACES HAVE IMPERFECTIONS OF SAFETY, BUT I FEEL SAFE THERE. SO ITS YOUR JUDGMENT CALL!

  • Anonymous

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    it is a wonderful school with lots of diversity, the most beautiful campus, and people who share common beliefs and values. downsides are that it is a small college, it's not very organized, and the honor code is getting ridiculously strict on things that aren't very trivial. out of ten i would give this school a seven.
    Tips for prospective students

    be open to new experiences and new people. there is a lot of diversity on this campus so you will come across differing opinions and if you are not willing to open up to the cultural differences you may not have a very pleasant time. i encourage you to live on campus because in my personal experience, living off-campus will hinder your spectrum of social activities.
    Academic Rigor

    the academic rigor mostly depends on the major. i've heard that social work professors give less of a workload than most of the other departments. of course you will have your easy classes and your hard classes but it is honestly according to your major and more importantly the professors you take.
    Dorm Life

    living in the dorms gives you a great opportunity to socialize and make friends. you can find out activities on-campus more easily through living in the dorms than anywhere else. downsides to the dorms are the gender separation and wait lists because of not enough housing.
    Food and Dining

    the cafeteria has really flexible hours which is great for a college students life and the food has a pretty good variety. i prefer the cafeteria over buying my own groceries because of the access to daily fruits, veggies, and refreshments. they do serve some interesting foods from many different cultures that can be frightening but it's never bad to try new things.
    What to do for fun

    go hiking, play in the ocean, on-campus activities, bonfires, off-campus parties (mormon parties), and enjoying the weather by walking.
    Bang for the buck

    i think byu -hawaii has pretty quality education for how much we pay. it is a cheap school to attend compared to other universities and is definitely worth it.
    Great for these types of students

    laid-back, lds students who enjoy the sun and don't mind living a strict honor code.
    Clubs and Activities

    this university is known for it's cultural diversity and the clubs here definitely display that. there are so many clubs you can join and if you don't find one you like, you can start one of your own.
    Greek Life

    none that i really know of.
    Campus Safety

    campus seems to be pretty safe to me though i would not advise leaving campus grounds by yourself. i've heard of stories of the laie boys beating up innocent college students on their way home from school for fun. i have also heard a rumor of a rape last year on-campus but i am not sure if it was true or not but overall campus is pretty safe.

  • Elizabeth from Laie, HI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    byuh does exactly what it claims to do. it's mission to promote peace and cultural understand while at the same time edifying students into leaders. it is a refiners fire of a school.
    Tips for prospective students

    be here because you want to grow; not just party.
    Academic Rigor

    academic success is a key factor to your time here. teachers challenge you but they also aid you.
    Dorm Life

    you are able to meet new people from all over the world.
    Food and Dining

    variety and flavor are wonderful
    What to do for fun

    the beach is always a great option. you can explore honolulu and waikiki as well as do all sorts of hikes and adventures.
    Bang for the buck

    it's a great price for all you are afforded.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    you can tell what time of day it is by listening to the pcc
    Great for these types of students

    any and all. you will get all the help you need here and can also grow as a person.
    Clubs and Activities

    there is a club for any interest here.
    Greek Life

    there's not greek history here but the polynesian influence is huge.
    Campus Safety

    you know you're safe.

  • Alias from Laie, HI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    In three sentences

    i love the diversity on our campus. we so many different students from all over the world. more than 78 different languages are spoken on campus.
    Academic Rigor

    i wish they had more classes offered.
    Dorm Life

    i like my dorm. it is hawaiian style, we don't have air conditioning but that is because we are in hawaii, we don't need ac.
    Food and Dining

    i am on the food plan, the food they offer is good. i would say that people on campus eat healthier than those who live off campus.
    What to do for fun

    i hang out with friends for fun. i go and visit the tourist sights. i go to the beach.
    Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

    we have devotionals every tuesday at 11am. they are usually motivational speakers. i enjoy them.
    Great for these types of students

    wanting to have a campus with religious beliefs.
    Clubs and Activities

    there are many clubs available here on campus because of the diversity of the student body.
    Greek Life

    we do not have greek life.
    Campus Safety

    i feel completely safe on this campus.

  • Tien-Shu from Laie, HI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Be out going and excited to meet new people. Also, be proactive in everything like signing up for classes, housing, scholarship, etc.

  • Ana Kau

    Reviewer is A current student here.

    Categories Rating Comments
    Am learning a lot

    The instructors are willing to help
    Am enjoying being here

    They have workshop to help and even religions classes
    Bang for the buck

    work hard
    Tips for prospective students

    Don't let the sites take you away from what is improtant
    Great for these types of students

    Those who are just starting to learn the English and far away from home.

  • Myronez from Laie, HI

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Academic Rigor

    I am learnign alot here at BYU-H. The classrooms arent so big that you cant have personal one on one learning from your professor. When it is difficult to understand something i am able to simply ask for clarification from the professor and he/she can help me one-on-one in class or after. tutors are available all around also. the course loads arent too challenging but they arent that easy also. overall learning is fun here at BYU-H
    Tips for prospective students

    Be prepared to learn not only from your professors but also from the students you live with and go to class with. The cultural differences will build you to be better so be prepared to accept different cultures. BYU-H is a wonderful school right on the beach so if you love the beach then there are things to do.

  • Stephanie from Stockton, CA

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Am learning a lot

    =P
    Am enjoying being here

    =D
    Bang for the buck

    =)
    Tips for prospective students

    BYU-Hawaii is the best BYU out of all of them!!! It's a super diverse school and has many friendly, nice, and cool people to get to know. So....come to BYUH!!! U won't regret it!! =D
    Great for these types of students

    Easy going, loves the water, loves learning, loves diversity, etc...

  • Elizabeth from Sandy, OR

    Reviewer is A current student here.

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    Tips for prospective students

    Embrace the culture. Learn ebey thing you can to seem local and you will feel more at home.
    Great for these types of students

    laid back, open minded, and someone who enjoys different kids of food!

  • Catherine from Mapleton, UT

    Reviewer is Researching this school. Reviewer has not been to campus.

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