This library is very small and on school grounds. It's hours are limited but I appreciate that I…read morecan pick up my holds here without driving into Hilo.

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.

Been many years since visiting Lyman Museum and was happy to see the very modern display and very…read moreclean interior. This museum has probably on of the best mineral displays in the whole country. I was kind of shocked to see some minerals I've never ever heard of. The Hawaiian display was also good, with a brief history about the Hawaiian nation and how it came about. Also shows how the sugar plantation life and when immigrant workers started coming to Hawaii . A great place for locals to revisit and spend some time and energy to look back into the early days and the hard lives they lived. All staff were very friendly and very welcoming and informative when some questions were asked . A great place for visiting tourist to visit at a small cost to them.

After experiencing the Panaewa Rainforest Zoo and Gardens (please reference my review if…read moreinterested), we made the 18 minute drive to Lyman Museum. I must admit, when Google Maps announced our arrival, I was skeptical of the museum based on the appearance of the building. However, that feeling dissipated when we entered the building and were greeted by a friendly employee at the front counter. After paying the very small admission fee, another friendly employee gave us a brief overview of how to navigate the exhibits. The first exhibit was centered on one of my favorite childhood interests...volcanoes! I was taking a walk down memory lane as I relearned the root cause of volcanic eruptions and the history of Hawaii's active volcanoes. Afterwards, we learned about the various habitat types, mammals, and birds. The next following exhibits were focused on Hawaii's complicated (in my opinion) history. Although all of the content was interesting to some capacity; the following three topics stood out: sugar plantations, the educational system, and the annexation of Hawaii by the United States. Although the information is presented in an unbiased form, it shaped my opinion of how native Hawaiians (along with other ethnic groups) were mistreated, the United States' role in attempting to completely sanitize the Hawaiian education system (i.e., being punished for speaking their native language in school), and the events that led to the Hawaiian government being overthrown by the United States. As most museums, I walked away with mixed feelings. I learned a lot about Hawaiian culture, but also felt torn in my decision to visit (support) a place that has been essentially cleansed of its true culture and taken over by Americans (yes I know that there are other places that have been similarly impacted). I highly recommend that visitors take the time out of their vacation to visit this museum and enlighten themselves with Hawaiian history.

Terrible experience here in the ADN and PN program. Stay on path and ahead otherwise they will fail…read moreyou!

Hawaii Community College is the only community college available on the Big Island of Hawaii. It…read moreenrolls a diverse student body of over 3,400 students, and the largest ethnic groups of the student body are Native Hawaiian (46%), Caucasian (15%), Filipino (10%), Japanese (5%), and Pacific Islander (4%). Mixed/Multiracial students comprise 15% of the student body, and 1.8% are international. Hawaii Community College (also known as HCC on the Big Island or HawCC in the University of Hawaii system) has many wonderful educational programs, including Hawaii Lifestyles, culinary arts, nursing, and technical programs such as auto mechanics, electronics, and agriculture. Many students study liberal arts in preparation to transfer to the University of Hawaii at Hilo or the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. I have personally taken classes in Hawaiian Studies, and all of them have been wonderful. Since j2011, I have taken Ho`oponopono, Piko Hawai`i, Hawai`i Plant Culture, Mahi`ai 1, and Hawaiian Language 101 and 102. The kumu (teachers) for each of the classes are deeply knowledgeable from both an academic and life experience perspective. They don't just know content; they live what they teach. A highlight of the Hawaiian Studies program is the end-of-semester hōike where students present what they learned during the semester through mele (songs), oli (chants), hula (dances), and other demonstrations. There are many services available to students such as the Kau Wa`a student center, academic and personal counseling, student council, clubs and organizations (eg, Japanese Club, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, etc). Parking on the Manono campus is free, unlike at the UH-Hilo campus where a permit is required.

To see tree molds, walk through a forest tunnel, see fascinating lava formations around a deep…read morefissure and have expansive views away from the crowds, take the hikes from the Maunaulu pullout. The Pu'uhuluhulu hike is 2 miles round trip and has several tree molds, a forest tunnel for shade, walks across lava, and views of Napau and Maunaulu in the distance. This hike has uneven footing and some elevation gain so boots or good soled shoes are needed. At this same turnout is the 1969 Fissure formation where lava poured into a deep crack in the crust.

This is a pretty long drive with many scenic turn out points. You won't regret coming here! Drive…read moreall the way to the end which should be the sea arch. You'll get to experience many of the great things the national park has to offer along with getting many picture moments.

The state building is located in downtown Hilo, right near the second most important establishment…read morein town: Kawamoto Store This is generally where you'd come if you're planning on applying for a state job or want any sort of state certifications for things. They administer TB tests, do fingerprinting, and all sorts of other things. The building and grounds are maintained very nicely, despite things being a bit dated. That's just kind of what you get with most government agencies around here. Naturally, their parking lot is all metered. That's sort of annoying if you don't really carry around spare change. I'd truly be boned if I didn't have a huge cupholder full of change from going through fast food drive-thrus. All in all, it's a very boring building and if you ever have to be there, it's probably not going to be the highlight of your day, but it is what it is. And for what it is, the place is just fine. I know, a glowing review haha. It's a boring government building, cut me some slack!

Road Fee's are raising every year , you figure the Association brings in over $700,000 a year in…read moreroad fee's and the roads ain't that great, and they only maintain(weedwack) the upper most road, where is all that money going? I know a few years back there was a lot of Corruption,Fraud, Waste, Abuse from board members and a lot of years they cant vouch in paper where the money went, so now they only take check's or money order, cashiers check, etc. Don't get me wrong, I like living there it's just the Association Sucks and they cant be held accountable!!!!!!! Which is VERY WRONG!!!!!