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Sort By: [Date] [Major] [Rating] Art & Design Department  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Average I was asked this question by my parents: What do you want to be when you grow up ? I don't know. In college, you are undeclared until you pick a major (or majors, if you want two degrees). You have to know what you are really interested in (for a real world job) before you take the next step. See an advisor (for the classes that you need to take) and then a guidance counselor (for on campus work-study (job) program). You work part time, then go to school part time. That how it works. Finally, you graduate in your chosen field (or professions). After you graduate, it is the real world. Work, find an apartment, budget your money (share the rent with a roommate, pay the electricity and water bill; you can use a cell phone, know when to wash your clothes (need quarters for that one), buy cheap food (ramen noodles), buy hand me down clothing at Ross' Dress For Less, Goodwill, Salvation Army, Savers or thrift stores if you can't afford the shopping mall retail prices), buy a (used) car (or use the bus, Bart train) and pay taxes. (repeat) Or if you are a high school graduate that does not want to work at McDonald's or continue on with school (junior college), you can always join the military. Make sure to see the advisor, when you are a freshman and sophomore to see if you qualify for a Pell Grant (instead of a Stafford Loan). The grant is only good for the first two years and you don't have to pay the gov't. back. It expires when you are in the senior level. Unlike the Pell Grant, the Stafford loan forces you to pay back the money that you owe them once you leave college (and find a job). That is my advice. Starting Job: dishwasher, Preparedness: F, Reputation: B- Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Oct 28 2008 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=55183&uid=356'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Biology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Not so bright If you want to be able to choose which of 10 different parties to attend on Friday night, try somewhere else. If you want to skip out early on Friday and go camp on the beach and have a bonfire, come on down. Seriously though, UHH has a lot to offer if you're willing to put aside expectations. Starting Job: Graduate student, UPenn, Preparedness: B+, Reputation: - Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private) Jan 09 2008 Alumnus Male -- Class 2000   Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=43311&uid=356'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Biology  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Not so bright UHH is a lifestyle school. The campus in pleasant but quiet. The town is small, spread out and not a mighty economic engine. However, the island as a whole offers a wide range of activities. Forget about learning to network on your way to an MBA or interning at a Fortune 500 company. Look at UHH for courses focused on nature, whether it be geology, marine science, agriculture, forestry, ecology, or astronomy. The island provides a natural laboratory that no ivy league school could afford to replicate, and it attracts working scientists for the same reason. Many other programs are solid and you'll receive the individual attention of and access to professors you won't at most larger schools. The pace and atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious. Beyond that it's one of the most affordable 4 year colleges and a great place to forget about your seasonal affective disorder. Collaboration/Competitive: A+, Scholastic Success: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Jan 09 2008 4th Year Male -- Class 2002    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=43310&uid=356'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save   Business - Management and Administration  Major Salary, Salary Trend, Satisfaction, Unemployment Bright So you’re considering UH Hilo, eh? Make your decision wisely, but my personal opinion- go for it! It really depends on the type of person you are I guess, and what you’re into, but personally I love it here and am very glad to have attended here. You need to go into the experience with an open mind, and just enjoy the fact that you’re living in Hawaii. You do need to know that Hilo, unlike most everywhere else in the islands, is rainy and has very little beach access in surrounding areas-- it’s not the Hawaii you in-vision in your mind. But don’t let that phase you, the Big Island has plenty to offer in terms of beautiful white sand beaches in other areas, so there is some good exploring to be had on the weekends. I personally go to the Konaside of the island every weekend. The city of Hilo is smaller- about 50000 people, so if you’re used to the big city it will probably be an adjustment, but it’s a very laid back town that can grow on you if you let it. It rains often here, but not everyday, and its honestly not that bad. Just like on the mainland it snows during winter, it rains the most here during the winter months… Coming to the Big Isle I would definitely recommend that you get a car. There is so much to explore and go out and do that it will ultimately be very beneficial for you to do it. I shipped my car from the mainland, but there is also some good auto auctions and places here where you can get a car for a pretty affordable price. In terms of the dorms—definitely some improvement could be made, but they aren’t too awful. Hale Kehau is the newest of the dorm complexes and is pretty good. Of course there is going to be bugs and geckos outside, and possibly inside, your dorm… but you do live in a rainforest, so that’s to be expected. The food, like most colleges, isn’t very good—so don’t expect it to be. The campus overall is in pretty good condition. A lot of improvement in recent years has gone into UHH and there is continually new things happening here to make things nicer. Classes are good here- very small class sizes and a lot of over-qualified professors who would rather live and teach in Hawaii than on the mainland, so I think that the education quality here is pretty good. Definitely comparable or better to other state schools. Overall, for the cost, I would say you can’t beat it. I’m from the mainland and have adjusted here fine. Hey—not many people can say they got the chance to live in Hawaii, right? Good luck. Faculty Accessibility: A+, Extracurricular Activities: B Have a Question? Your Response/Question:     To be informed when someone replies to your comment. (private)  More →  Nov 17 2006 1st Year Male -- Class 2009    Forward  Blog it! Blog about this comment from your webpage or Blog, or MySpace account: Just copy and paste! <script src='sr_comment.js?sckey=26268&uid=356'></script> <a href='http://www.studentsreview.com' style='font-size:8pt;'>Data Source: StudentsReview!</a> Rate this comment: Useless (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) Helpful       Save      Prev    Select Page:  1  2  3  4    Next

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