Why Study in Hawaii?

Hawaii’s location on the east-west trade route has made it a major international trading centre and one of the world’s most preferred tourism destinations. This locational advantage has helped universities in Hawaii become an exciting learning laboratory where the world comes to learn. While it’s true that Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth, the advantages of location go far beyond scenery for college-bound students who are serious about their educational endeavours.

Students who seek an American degree in Hawaii have access to the same degree programs available in the mainland U.S. and often have the luxury of studying unique programs that are conducive to Hawaii’s location, resources and environment.

Hawaii’s location at the hub of the Pacific Rim has made it a major international trading center for multinational operations serving the Pacific Rim. For that reason, students come from all over the world to study in International Business programs in order to take advantage of the Islands’ proximity to East Asian countries and its historic ties to the region.

Hawaii, with its unique climate, natural setting and tradition of hospitality, is a natural learning laboratory for students to study marine science, environmental science and business, to name a few. As one of the world’s premier vacation destinations, Hawaii is also an ideal place to become immersed in the travel and tourism industry. Over the past 20 years, travel and tourism have become the fastest growing industry in the world, with annual spending exceeding a trillion dollars. Hawaii is home to one of the largest and most dynamic Travel Industry Management (TIM) programs.

Hawaii’s ideal location at the hub of the economically vibrant Pacific Rim means outstanding co-operative education, internship and career opportunities. Students have found internships with a wide variety of companies and organizations both in Hawaii and around the globe. Recruiters from such corporations as Hyatt Resorts come to Hawaii to recruit TIM Graduates, while Microsoft, IBM and Oracle visit throughout the year to recruit Computer Science and Business graduates.

In addition to outstanding educational opportunities, the overall quality of life in Hawaii is second to none. The air is the cleanest in America and overall, Hawaii is one of the most healthful places to live anywhere. There are a few places in the world that can match Hawaii.

Students today seek degrees in a cosmopolitan setting that emphasizes education with a global perspective. One such university that prides itself on both its cultural diversity and academic excellence is Hawaii Pacific University.

The largest private university in the state, Hawaii Pacific University, is known for its strong undergraduate programs in Nursing, Business Administration, Marine Science, Travel Industry Management and graduate programs in Business, Communication and Information Systems. HPU is also home to the state’s only marine biology program, the state’s largest MBA program and one of the largest and strongest English as a Second Language programs in the nation.

HPU’s main campus is located in downtown Honolulu. Eight miles away, situated on 135 acres in Kaneohe, sits the residential Hawaii Loa campus. The two campuses are linked by shuttle service.

Recognized as having one of the most diverse student bodies of any American university, HPU boasts a multicultural population – with students represented from all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries. HPU serves as a model of cultural diversity for educational institutions throughout the world. HPU has an International Student Services director and advisor to help ease the transition to college with services ranging from academic advising to personal counselling. HPU’s Student Life office, with the support of more than 75 student clubs and organizations, offer social events and an opportunity for students to get involved in extra-curricular activities.

In addition to its more than 50 academic programs, state-of-the-art facilities such as the Media and Technology Centre, outstanding faculty and a multi-cultural student population also adds to HPU’s appeal.

Hawaii is an exciting learning laboratory where everyone’s academic and personal goals are met. Excellent educational resources from universities like Hawaii Pacific University and the bonus of living in paradise are all reasons to consider getting an American degree in Hawaii.

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Hawaii Pacific University