honolulu international students
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Hawaii Student Housing Page - 03
Honolulu Student Housing Page - 04
Hawaii International Students Page - 05
International Student Support Services Page - 11
Fun And Games Page - 12
Get Ready For The Experience Page - 10
International Student Housing Page - 13
Special Events And Celebrations Page - 16
Photo Gallery Page - 15
Student Life in Hawaii Page - 18
International Student Enrollment Page - 20
Index Page
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Hawaii Student Housing
Are you an international student?
H.I.S. (Housing International Students) goal is to facilitate the
communication between you, the international student, and the Hawaii
College / University of your choice. Located in the island of Oahu, H.I.S.
will help you with the paperwork and guide you throughout the whole
process. We can help you to choose the best Hawaii College / University
that fits what you are looking for. Hawaii state has the lowest tuitions for
international students, as they are well below the national average.
Before you get here, we will help you to find your new house.
Although we can‘t host as many international students as we
wanted to (limited space in our houses), we will still assist you!
H.I.S. will guide you through all the steps you might need during
your adaptation period.
Hawaiian Student Housing, where you’re treated like home
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Honolulu Student Housing
Are you looking for opportunities to study in the United
States, specifically in Hawaii?
When you get into Hawaii, we pick you up at the airport, we drive
you through the island to show you around, and we take you HOME.
Yes, if you will live in one of our Hawaii student housing, you will
feel at home.
HIS is here for you. Period. No Hidden Fees, No Gimmicks.
Our business is different
because we really care.
Arriving in Honolulu by
yourself can be a bit
overwhelming at first, kinda
like your first day at a new
school. HIS will help you
settle! Safe. Fun. It‘s an
experience of a Lifetime!
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Hawaii International Students
Hawaii student housing advantage: University / College tuitions well
below the national average, multicultural atmosphere, wide range of
learning opportunities, health, safe and friendly environment. From
Hawaiian breathtaking beaches, to spectacular mountains and sky
high views, this is for the adventurous to go beyond the ordinary to
find paradise! Whether in the luxury and city life style of Waikiki or
the serenity and big waves of North Shore, you will love Hawaii!
For Risk Takers and Future Leaders
Hawaii is a paradise, but even in paradise the international student
struggle with the 5 stages of studying abroad:
1. Excitement and optimism
2. Disorientation
3. Loneliness
4. Homesickness
5. Acceptance and serenity
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Why Hawaii?
In 2011, 4,768 Hawaii international
students contributed more than $115
million to the Hawaii economy — a figure
that includes only college level students
according to the Institute of International
Education. (Short term training,
specialized educational programs for
limited periods, non-accredited classes,
etc. are not included in this calculation, so
the economic impact from international
students studying in Hawaii is much
greater that the $115 million calculated.
However, this serves as a base to gauge
the economic impact of international
students.) In turn, the $115 million direct
impact generated 2,185 jobs and $16.8
million in state government tax revenues
according to DBEDT calculation.
Hawaii International Students
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When U.S. officials were trying to broker a deal to end the bloody
20-year civil war between Sudan and South Sudan in 2005, they had
an in with the elusive guerrilla fighter leading the south‘s shadowy
rebel forces.
As an international student: Did you know?
There are now 40 percent more Hawaii international students
studying at U.S. colleges than a decade ago, and the rate of increase
has risen steadily for the past three years, the report said.
We help you with guidance, counseling and encouragement. Being
afar from family, in the beginning, sounds really adventurous! But
with time, it feels very lonely. We will be there for you every step of
the way.
Hawaii Foreign Students
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You may have heard of the Five Stages of Grief (refresh your memory with
this educational clip from The Simpsons), but how about the Five Stages of
Studying Abroad?
Italian student Gracy Rigano has spent a year studying abroad in Spain and
six months working abroad in the UK, so she‘s been through all these stages
and back again! Here she outlines five emotional phases you can expect to
encounter when studying abroad…
THE FIVE STAGES OF STUDYING ABROAD
1. Excitement and optimism
2. Disorientation
3. Loneliness
4. Homesickness
5. Acceptance and serenity
You will go home as a professional and will be very happy and thankful for
being part of our Hawaiian Student Housing program.
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This may include events to mark particular festivals, events focusing on
certain cultures or aspects of culture – for instance, a night of Ethiopian
music and food or an international film club – and also week- or month-long
programs of events.
At the University of Nevada, Reno, the university‘s Annual Intercultural
Month takes place every April to May, featuring events to celebrate the range
of cultures represented at the university.
The week kicks off with students and staff joining for a colorful parade
celebrating a wide range of cultures, followed by a concert in which groups
are invited to share part of their culture through a musical, spoken or
theatrical performance.
We help you with guidance, counseling and encouragement. Being
afar from family, in the beginning, sounds really adventurous! But
with time, it feels very lonely. We will be there for you every step of
the way.
Hawaiian Student Housing, where you’re treated like home
Hawaii Student Housing
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Prior to leaving your country, we would like to provide you with
some valuable information to ensure a smooth transition to your
studies at HAWAII. Please carefully read through the information
given, so that you won‘t run into any major problems once you
arrive.
1. Apply for Your Student Visa
2. Pay Tuition-Deposit
3. Book Your Flight
4. Arrange Airport Pickup
5. Arrange Housing
6. Medical Insurance and Health Requirements
7. New Student Orientation
8. Learn about Hawai`i
Get Ready For The Experience
The importance of finding a safe haven for all of
you fell on the hands like people we in Hawaiian
Student Housing.
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International Student Support Services
Pre-arrival support
Many universities have a welcome pack or
guide specifically designed for Hawaii
international students. This may be available
online, or sent by mail once you‘ve been
offered a place, and should contain useful
information about preparing for studying
abroad and what to expect when you arrive.
Orientation programs
The first few weeks of being an Hawaii
international student are likely to be the most
obviously overwhelming. There‘s so much to
take in, so many new places and people, and
it can take a while to find your feet.
Ongoing support
Having this dedicated team is important, Abramovitz says, because
it means international students can always feel confident about
where to start if they have a problem, rather than wasting time
trying to figure out how or where to get the help they need.
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Fun And Games Most of them have experienced living, studying or working
abroad themselves, which helps them to empathize with how
students are feeling.
Not all support services are about fixing problems; many simply
aim to ensure all students enjoy their time at university, and have
a fulfilling experience.
University calendars are packed with events aimed at or
organized by international students. Some are specifically
intended to promote cultural exchange, and others are just for fun.
At some universities regular activities
organized for international students include
film evenings, visits to local attractions,
guest speakers, hiking expeditions and a
weekly ‗international coffee hour‘, where
students get together over a hot drink,
biscuits and conversation.
Hawaiian Student Housing has a good
counseling program to help you overcome
homesickness, loneliness, and
disorientation.
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H.I.S is 100% International Student Housing
Your son or daughter will be able to meet friends and get the best
education while enjoying himself / herself in a natural environment.
Although we try to help them as much as we can, we can‘t be held
responsive for their choices. We will provide counseling, guidance
and assistance by being close and locally positioned, but our main
goal is to help them to grow with their own choices.
They grew up! We treat them as adults.
We can‘t replace you as a parent, and that‘s part of their desire to
experience life out of their parent‘s house, but we will be your
representatives when they need a safe harbor. We will invest in their
growth, both personal and academic.
Before signing up with any other ―student housing‖, ask them to
send their contract over. Many of them are actually hotels, and they
reserve the right to move your student from one location to another
without your permission.
International Student Housing
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Set clear and realistic expectations
regarding academic performance. Studies
conducted nationally have demonstrated
that partying may contribute as much to a
student‘s decline in grades as the difficulty
of his or her academic work.
Encourage your student to volunteer in
community work. In addition to structuring
free time, volunteerism provides students
with opportunities to develop job-related
skills and to gain valuable experience.
YOUR part in this stage of your
child’s life
We can‘t replace you as a parent, and
that‘s part of their desire to experience
life out of their parent‘s house, but we
will be your representatives when they
need a safe harbor. We will invest in their
growth, both personal and academic.
Your son / daughter privacy is very
important to us. We will intervene if we
believe they are behaving in a way that
can cause harm to themselves or others.
You will go home as a professional and
will be very happy and thankful for being
part of our Hawaiian Student Housing
program.
Hawaii Foreign Students
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Hawaii Photo Gallery
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Although you know this will be an awesome experience for your
loved one, you are not comfortable with the many unknown
variables. Where is your child going to live? Is it safe? Who will be
there for them in case they need?
While sending your child to college can be wonderfully exciting, it can also
be very stressful. Besides the obvious emotions that come with your child
leaving home for the first time, you will continue to worry about all facets
of your child‘s health and well being. Is he eating right? Did she get sick? Is
he getting enough sleep, studying enough, managing time well, meeting
new friends…and it goes on and on. And sometimes you may even worry
about more serious health and wellness issues like dangerous binge
drinking, drug use, and other destructive behaviors.
Hawaii International Students
Hawaiian Student Housing has a good counseling program to help
you overcome homesickness, loneliness, and disorientation.
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Special Events And Celebrations
This extensive program is driven not so much by large
numbers of international students, but by the ethnic
and cultural diversity that exists within the US.
Acknowledgement of diversity within a shared
nationality also forms part of the Diversity Week
program at Leiden University in the Netherlands. In
October 2011, this featured a ‗subcultures fashion
show‘, in which the catwalk was taken over by groups
ranging from ‗goths‘ and ‗skinheads‘ to ‗nerds‘ and
‗skaters‘.
This light-hearted event was accompanied by more
serious explorations of cultural diversity, including
workshops on intercultural communication in business
and within the law, and a screening of documentary
film Religion connects! Religion connects?
Sounds like fantastic fun, and just what the World Day
for Cultural Diversity is all about. But of course, these
kinds of special event are just the tip of the iceberg; on
many university campuses, intercultural dialogue is a
way of life – something that occurs in every lecture
theatre, library and student dorm.
The week kicks off with students and staff joining for a
colorful parade celebrating a wide range of cultures,
followed by a concert in which groups are invited to
share part of their culture through a musical, spoken or
theatrical performance
Hawaiian Student Housing, where you’re
treated like home
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Student Life in Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii: The ultimate happy place
Few states are as racially diverse as Hawaii, and the melting-pot mentality
may be a key reason the people of Honolulu are so happy here.
The importance of finding a safe haven for all of you fell on the hands like
people we in Hawaii Student Housing. What we can promise is that you will
be able to develop your full potential as a student and you will succeed in
your purpose in coming to the U.S.
Cultural Destinations
First, let‘s start with the cultural destinations. There are lots of great
destinations that frequent by tourists and locals alike. To name a handful,
places such as Pearl Harbor Memorial, Hanauma Bay, Bishop
Museum, and Polynesian Cultural Centerare worth visiting time and
again. You can check out these places and more by visiting State of Hawaii
Tourism web site.
Local Arts and Night Life
There‘s always something happening around the island. You will find
variety of evening entertainments near Waikiki/Downtown area. To stay in
the loop, pick up a free newsletter or check websites such as MidWeek to
know the happenings from live concerts, night clubs, to theatre plays.
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Don't Just Visit Honolulu! Live It.
From breathtaking beaches, to spectacular mountains and sky high
views, this is for the adventurous to go beyond the ordinary to find
paradise!
Honolulu Student Housing
H.I.S. Promotes international cultural exchange to prepare leaders for a
global community.
Can you imagine living with people from all over the world? H.I.S. is the
place and now is your time!
Studying abroad is likely to be an exciting, enriching and
fulfilling experience. But initially at least, it may also
feel daunting and at times overwhelming.
New international students have to adapt to a new place,
new culture and perhaps a new language, all at the same
time.
Hawaiian Student Housing, where you’re
treated like home
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Five Ways to Sabotage Your Own Study-Abroad Experience
In many cases, a higher proportion of international students does in
fact translate into a more exciting, multicultural experience – both
within the classroom and beyond. But as a number of experts and
academics have pointed out, this may not always be the case.
1. Talk to some international students
2. Check out the social calendar
3. Get a feel for the international student support services
4. See how international the faculty is
5. Look at the course content
The number of international students attending U.S. colleges continues to
grow, and about a third are from China, according to a report issued today.
International Student Enrollment
You will go home as a professional and will be very happy and thankful for
being part of our Hawaii Student Housing program.
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For Any Query Visit our Site At:
www.hawaiianstudenthousing.com
HIS is here for you. Period.
No Hidden Fees, No Gimmicks.
Hawaii International Students
Hawaii advantage: University / College tuitions well below the
national average, multicultural atmosphere, wide range of learning
opportunities, health, safe and friendly environment.