Description

On Summer in Hawaii, you can take advantage of all the services of a medium-size private university in capital city Honolulu while exploring the pristine jungles and beaches nearby. Earn up to 6 credits while studying beneath palm trees in your new home. Start looking forward to:

* Life in the tropics - Spend your summer on an island where the temperature rarely dips below 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the water is as warm as can be.

* Vibrant city - While you can enjoy the beach at Waikiki, don't forget to check out the excitement in Honolulu. Cultural events, festivals, concerts, and world-class restaurants are all quite accessible from campus.

* Earn credits in your major - Though you are studying in one of the most beautiful places on earth, you still have to go to class! Choose from over 300 classes in business administration, communication, international studies, liberal arts, and natural sciences. You'll enjoy small classes with world-renowned professors.

* Activities on and off campus - With your program, you will have an extensive orientation and fun excursions throughout the city and the island of Oahu. Plus, numerous activities take place on campus during the summer.

* Understand the true meaning of the word aloha - Meaning "love," "peace," "welcome," and "farewell," among other things, aloha also describes the islanders' friendly, easygoing spirit. You will quickly learn to make it a part of your own life.` to `Spend a year, semester or summer living steps from Waikiki Beach and taking classes in downtown Honolulu! CISabroad offers students the chance to experience not only the beauty and tranquility of Hawaii, but we also want you understand and appreciate how culturally distinct the Aloha State is through a comprehensive orientation and fun group activities.

Highlights

* Diverse student body from all over the world
* Campus located near beaches, rainforests, volcanoes, and national parks
* Delicious Pacific Rim, Asian-inspired cuisine
* Live in the fun resort area of Waikiki next to world-class beaches
* Unique blend of language, ethnicities, cultures, music, and food
* Cultural hot spot of Hawaii with movies, museums, concerts, comedy, and theater all nearby
* World-class academics with large variety of courses available

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Business Admin. & Mngmt.
• Communications
• Liberal Arts
• Natural Sciences

Cost in US$:

please contact CISabroad

Program Fees Include:

* Island orientation--local tour and Welcome Luau
* Two cultural excursions/cultural trips around Oahu
* Full-time tuition and fees
* Housing (shared apartments)
* CISabroad support services before, during, & after the program
* Academic advising
* Financial aid counseling
* Assistance with travel arrangements
* Predeparture orientation
* Airport pickup
* On-site Support
* Student Union fees
* Hawaii Pacific University official transcript
* Carbon offset of travel

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

American and Canadian Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat

Scholarships are Available

Grants (Automatically Awarded): * CISabroad Early Bird Grant: You will automatically receive USD 100 off if you apply by Sep 23rd for a spring semester program or December 31st for a fall semester program! * CISabroad CPA (Cooperating Partner Alliance) Grant: Automatically receive USD 250 off a semester program or USD 100 off a summer or short-term program if your school is an affiliate. Please check list at CISabroad website. * CISabroad Bring a Friend Grant: You and your friend receive USD 250 for a semester program or USD 100 for a summer, short-term or internship program. * CISabroad Go Again Grant: Got the travel bug and want to go again on another CISabroad program? Get USD 250 off a semester or USD 100 off a summer program. *CISabroad Diversity Abroad Grant, CIS Gilman Grant, CIS Golden Key Grant: If you receive a Diversity Abroad scholarship, Gilman Grant, or Golden Key Award for your CISabroad program, we'll give you an additional $500 grant, just to say congrats! For all of the following scholarships, Please be sure to fill out the CIS scholarship application form by May 1 for a fall program, November 1 for a Spring Program, or May 1 For a summer program. Please visit CISabroad website. * CISabroad Leadership Scholarship: Receive USD 250- USD 500 off a semester program or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program * CISabroad Photo Journalist Scholarship Receive USD 100 off plus a digital camera for semester or summer program * CISabroad Correspondent Scholarship (semester programs only) Receive USD 500-USD 1,000 off for blogging regularly about your experience overseas * CISabroad Green Scholarship Receive USD 250-USD 500 off a semester or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program for volunteering in an eco-friendly capacity and presenting on your experience while back home Please check CISabroad website for a more up to date info.

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

CISabroad's Mission Statement

To provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens.

Year Founded

2000