International Student Voices
A collection of testimonials from our students, sharing their experiences, insights, and the impact our program has had on their academic and personal growth.
Student Initials
Country
Major
Quote
T.U.
Japan
Liberal Arts
"My teacher helped me feel welcomed by answering what I cannot understand in class."
V.N.
Russia
Liberal Arts (Business)
"My favorite class is Public Speaking with Professor Keith, because he has a great personality, and he truly cares about the students. Also, I feel like his class helped me to improve my rhetoric skills and I just had a great time with his lessons."
A.N.
Japan
Hospitality
"(Kapi'olani CC) is on O‘ahu so I have lots of opportunities to do OPT (after I graduate). Kapi'olani CC is one of the largest community colleges, and I am learning about Hospitality (every day) through my life (in Hawai'i) since O‘ahu is a top level tourist destination in the world."
M.C.
South Korea
Liberal Arts
"I was an exchange student and reenrolled (in Kapi'olani CC) after I graduated from my university. My favorite class is Hawaiian culture class because (I find) it very interesting."
K.H.
Japan
Liberal Arts
"I like Hawai‘i because the weather is perfect and the people are nice."
J.G.
Philippines
Accounting
"All the professors are welcoming and supportive, which made it easier to adjust to a new type of education compared to the Philippines."
K.O.
Japan
Hospitality
"My favorite class is taught by Professor Rosalie. She was my favorite because I'm interested in (the) airline industry, so I learned so much fun things about the alrline industry and from her and the classes."
Y.J.
South Korea
Hospitality
"My favorite memory at Kapi'olani CC is when I made my first friend here."
Z.Y.
Taiwan
Liberal Arts (Business)
"I wanted to try a different lifestyle (and live someplace new). Kapi'olani CC makes it easy to transfer to the University of Hawai'I System in the future (as well)."
A.M.
Latvia
Liberal Arts
"All of the teachers and staff at Kapi'olani CC are kind and helpful. Even when I didn't ask (a question) but they saw a confused face, they explained (things to me)."
R.O.
Japan
Liberal Arts
"I chose Kapi'olani CC because I want to transfer to the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa with scholarships."
H.K.
South Korea
Liberal Arts
"My favorite memory at Kapi'olani CC is sitting at the cafeteria with my friends and talking to them."
M.S.
Japan
Liberal Arts
"My favorite class is Art Class because I get to design, draw, and photograph lots of things (and this) experience will help me in my future."