Taking Advantage of Resources

My first semester at HPU is over and second semester is right around the corner! I must say first semester was definitely like a roller coaster ride. On my first day I was not at all prepared. I had gone to the the wrong buildings for classes and showed up to a few of my classes late because of that. While running around like a chicken without a head I ran into a girl apart of HPU CAB and asked her for help and she advised me to download the HPU app, which would help me get around campus. After conquering this semester I realized HPU has so many resources that can help students so much. I recommend students at HPU to really take advantages of the resources HPU provides. The HPU app that students can download is an app where students are able to view a map of the campuses, and students are able to view their grades/courses. But there is so much more to this app than viewing the maps and courses, which is why students should download this app because it has assisted me numerous times. If it hadn’t been for an HPU CAB member I would not have known about this app.

HPU CAB is another resource students should take advantage of. The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is a student-run organization that strives to enhance the Hawaii Pacific University student experience through quality entertainment, creative programming, and community involvement. Students can go onto the HPU website and search CAB and the journey begins from there. My first event I attended that CAB planned was a concert at the Hawai’i Loa Campus. The CAB members were able to get Common Kings to play at our school. There was amazing music and free food. Everyone knows nothing can go wrong with free! Even though it poured cats and dogs that night I’d say the event was pretty successful. Other events that took place this semester was the Welcome Week-Movie on the Lawn, MockingJay Premiere, Double Header Soccer Games, Halloween Funfest, Spirit Week, and the Thanksgiving Luncheon. Going to CAB events students are able to really get a feel of the college life at HPU.

What helped me most out this semester was the the University's Computer Center (CC) on the Downtown Campus and the Educational Technology Center (ETC) on the Hawai'i Loa Campus. Students are able to go there before, between, and after classes. The computer labs provide hardware, software, and services free of charge to currently enrolled students taking courses on either of the major campuses. I could work on class projects, class papers, etc. during my free time and it was just so convenient for me. Honestly sometimes I went in there to just hang out. Other good places to go to hang out and relax are Sharky’s Cove and the Sea Warrior Center. I went there to work on school work, chill with my friends, and sometimes taking a quick nap.


So, moral of the story please please please take advantage of the resources that are basically thrown at us. It will really make our lives easier.