first year here so far so good they accommodated for what ever issued i have and my dorm is niceread more

Five and a half years I've waited to write my review for the University of Hawai'i at Hilo. That's…read morefive and a half years worth of studying, writing papers, and working on nightmarish group projects. I guess it was worth it. I do have a fancy little paper to show for it now. Hopefully I'll be able to add a fancy job in the near future as well! In any case, I've spent a lot of time at UHH over the past few years. Though it wasn't always easy, I can most assuredly say that I've come out a much higher quality individual. Going into it, I had an admittedly strong aversion to studying and work. Thankfully UHH is a relatively forgiving system as far as general education courses go, which were basically all that I took for my first year and a half. What really allowed me to mature and get it together was when I switched majors from biology to computer science. Entering into the computer science program was somewhat of a rude awakening for me. First off, there was a lot more math than I'd ever envisioned putting myself through previously. Secondly, the CS department was not quite as forgiving as the others I'd taken classes from. Being that I was in too deep to change majors again, I was forced to buckle down and work hard in the computer science program. The classes were rigorous and the material was by no means a cakewalk. The phrase "trial by fire" does a pretty good job of summing up a good bit of its courses. I can't really speak on the experience in other majors, but getting through the CS department was very transformative for me. I can honestly say that I feel sufficiently equipped to enter into the work force now as a software engineer. Here are a few other noteworthy things about UHH (good things first): There are very small class sizes for the most part, especially in upper division courses. It makes for better relationships with both fellow students and your professors, among other things. The professors and staff are generally pretty helpful. This ties in a bit to the class size thing. Being that you'll tend to have a better relationship with your professors, they of course are more likely to do you a solid when you need it (within reason). Parking is relatively cheap in comparison to other universities. Of course, if you're from Hilo you'll probably think that having to pay for parking in the first place is kind of outrageous. It's not too bad nonetheless. There is a tiered parking system in which you pay $60 a year for red zone (closer to campus) passes and $25 a year for general zone (a bit farther but still close) passes. The prices are reduced a bit for single-semester purchases. There are a cafeteria and fitness center on campus. I didn't ever use either of them, but I've heard the food is good and facilities are nice! The tuition here is probably one of the best in the entire country as far as bang for your buck. My main gripe with the school is that it's basically impossible to graduate on time if you don't follow your major's four-year plan from the very beginning of your college career. There are a plethora of things that contribute to this, but most stem from the fact that it's a small school. To that point, though, you should know that when you're going in. Overall, I feel like I got a good education and am equipped to handle whatever situation I may encounter in the work-force.

great school and great staff!!!!! Very attentive to students education and needs!! A school where…read morestaff members genuinely care about their students! We thank you! We salute you for all you do for our Keikis!!!

This is a great school with great staff. They are all caring and wonderful people. I have one…read morechild that takes some SPED programs but he has been in the Keonepoko SPED preschool program since the age of 3. Keonepoko has been great at dealing with his situations. My other child has been going to school there since kindergarten and every teacher he has had has been very involved with his education. The staff is great and have always been kind and understanding (even when I have been a little irritated). I respect each of them because they work hard for the sake of the children and care about their well being and education.

How do your rate your alma mater? Especially when you didn't fit in, hated going to classes &…read morebarely survived all 4 years? This is coming from a geezer - I've been out of school for more than a decade now, but back when I was attending, this school was a Blue Ribbon award winner. We were featured in some national publication and I know that the Blue Ribbon award is designated for only top performing schools in the nation. Not easy to get. Our school back in the mid-1990's was supposedly the second largest in the State of Hawai'i before Kea'au High School was built and Kamehameha Schools FINALLY came to build a high school in Kea'au. My graduating class was composed of roughly 500 seniors. We had Dan "The Man" Sakai was our principal --- the dude who wore his pants all the way up to his chest like Steve Urkell and would perform his infamous one-handed push-ups at our retarded "first-day-of-school/back-to-school" assemblies in the school gym. He'd also invite the entire football team to come down from the bleachers to perform them with him. So sad, cuz some of dem couldn't even keep up with him! He was hard as nails, but he kept our school in check. Since graduating in the late 1990's, I've heard the kolohe kids at this school have managed to run out 3 or 4 principals. Da hell happened? Back when I was attending, this was "Tokyo High," our school was BIIF Football champions for 4 years in a row, etc. I didn't care for high school, barely passed through classes to graduate, and don't have much friends/classmates I really keep in touch with ... but, was proud to say I attended this school. At least we was smarter than da kids at Pahoa!

I highly recommended this school.I love this school is so much better then my old school.I was…read morepicked on at my old school and at this school I was not.GO WARRIORS

Wow I am completely appalled at the attitude I received over the phone!!! I asked a simple question…read more Me: "Good afternoon are you accepting incoming freshmen, and it led too Rude lady: "Ahh well I'm not sure shouldn't you have done this already?!" And besides I'm not the one too make that decision? Our principal isn't here. Me: "Ok well do you know when he'll be in? Rude lady: Everyone is down at the lower campus so I really don't know! But you can start the application process but I don't know if he'll be accepted. Me: "So your basically saying to me that I'll be wasting my time because you don't know?!! Didn't you just say you're not the person to talk too!! All you could've done was take down my number and give it to the CORRECT person to speak too. Left a bad taste in my mouth!!!! So sad!! Words of advice just because your having a bad day doesn't mean you have to make others feel like that as well. Shame on you!

Wonderful and caring staff. The school has limited funding so some of the structure is old but…read morethere's ac in all classrooms. My daughter has learned a lot

This school is amazing. My kids go here and the teachers are above and beyond. My kids are learning…read moreso much that they are above their grade levels in most of their subjects. The teachers respond quickly and we have a direct contact with them if we need anything.

Great School! I have gone here for six years and am happy to graduate this year. The reason I have…read morestayed with this school is because I know when I leave this school I will know how to properly work in my community

Graduated from high school back in 2009. I love the school…read moreit's awesome. It best school in hilo with lots of history.

I visited Hilo High in Hilo, HI on 12/12/2014. It was my 2nd time at Hilo High. I went there to…read moreget a shirt as a present for my insurance agent Brian to give to his father (who graduated from Hilo High). I was not able to get an Under Armor shirt like I did before but I was able to get him a polo shirt that says Hilo High. No photos because it was raining very hard.

I just moved to Hilo from Oahu a few months ago and at the spur of the moment, I decided to…read moreregister for a CNA program. I was debating between Mid Pacific Medical Training Institute (MPMTI) and Hawaii Institute of Healthcare &Training Services (HIHTS). After doing some research and looking into the options that I had, I chose to inquire at both programs. I contacted HIHTS and left a message, but I was never given a follow-up. When I contacted MPMTI, I left a message with the administrator (Lin), and the instructor (Jan) called me back the next day. I met with her on that Friday and started my classes on the following Monday. The registration process was quick, easy and affordable. *** They provide students with payment options and work with other resources (Alu like, American Job Center etc.) to help with the tuition cost.*** Let's start with the facility, which is amazing. The class room is spacious with only a maximum of 8 students at a time. It's very clean, organized and has everything needed to succeed in the 6 week course. They also have 2 identical "resident rooms" with all the proper tools and supplies you need to practice your "skills". They give you all the resources you need to learn the material such as, daily handouts, textbook, work book and access to an online classroom where they have videos to learn from as well. They also provide snacks and coffee to enjoy during your breaks. They even offer a supply of scrubs to purchase, if you'd like. ***Free parking is also provided with proof of current vehicle insurance, so there's no need to hunt for parking. Parking is also secure with video cameras.*** During the classes, we are given thorough information on the proper ways to provide care to our community's residents in rehabilitation centers and long-term care facilities. We're taught about medical conditions, signs and symptoms, along with best treatment techniques and how to provide care for activities of daily living. Jan also instilled the importance of our services and care. She stresses the significance of being a CNA that genuinely cares for the residents that depend on them and her extensive knowledge of the medical field is greatly appreciated. We also got to work with residents at Life Care Center, which was a meaningful way to experience the work of a CNA first hand. It gives you an in depth understanding of the skills you learn, how to apply them and how to be flexible and adaptable in a case by case scenario. Overall, Jan and Lin are excellent examples of people who thrive to provide the best education to Hawaii's future CNAs. They really put all their efforts into helping their students be successful in this course. They walk you through the process step by step. They do everything possible to give their students all the assistance they require to do their best, starting from the time that they welcome you, to the finish line - passing your Prometric exam and obtaining your state license. I would recommend MPMTI to anyone who is looking to get or re-cert their CNA cert/license. MPMTI is truly the epitome of an institute that puts their students education and experience at the forefront of what they do. I'm extremely happy with my chose to get my CNA license with MPMTI. Keep up the hard work ladies! You guys are an inspiration and a reminder that good people still exist in the world!

Today, I finished the course and all I have to say is WOW. Overall, the facility and the instructor…read more(Ms. Jan) as well as her right hand administrator (Ms. Lin) were outstanding! The facility is very clean and it has the appropriate supplies to help you become a CNA. Now, as far as Ms. Jan and Ms. Lin, they are both very compassionate and caring people. They want to assure that we succeed after completing the class, and that we share our abilities for a better community! Anyways, I found the class online and I was impressed with their website and the photos that were posted. I contacted the facility and spoke with Ms. Jan over the phone. Over the phone, she briefly discusses how she admits (at maximum) 8 people per class session, which is also posted on the website, then asks if you can come to the facility in-person so she may interview and thoroughly talk to you about the course and what to expect. Altogether, you will feel so confident and motivated to be a CNA after completing the class. You will be disappointed that the class has finished, but you will NOT be disappointed with the class. I highly recommend Mid Pacific Medical Training Institute :) Also, I forgot to mention that the facility sells very cute scrubs at a reasonable price! Call or stop by to see the various types of scrubs that the may have to offer.