Honolulu International Students

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2. Index Page Hawaii Student Housing Page - 03 Honolulu Student Housing Page - 04 Hawaii International Students Page - 05 Get Ready For The Experience Page - 10 International Student Support Services Page - 11 Fun And Games Page - 12 International Student Housing Page - 13 Photo Gallery Page - 15 Special Events And Celebrations Page - 16 Student Life in Hawaii Page - 18 International Student Enrollment Page - 20 Page - 02

3. 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. Hawaiian Student Housing, where you’re treated like home 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. Page - 03

4. 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! Page - 04

5. Hawaii International Students For Risk Takers and Future Leaders Hawaiistudent 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! Hawaii is a paradise, but even in paradise the international student struggle with the 5 stages of studying abroad: 1. Excitement and optimism2. Disorientation3. Loneliness4. Homesickness5. Acceptance and serenity Page - 05

6. Hawaii International Students 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. Why Hawaii? Page - 06

7. Hawaii Foreign Students 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. 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. Page - 07

8. THE FIVE STAGES OF STUDYING ABROAD 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 GracyRigano 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… 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. Page - 08

9. Hawaii Student Housing Hawaiian Student Housing, where you’re treated like home 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. Page - 09

10. Get Ready For The Experience 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 The importance of finding a safe haven for all of you fell on the hands like people we in Hawaiian Student Housing. Page - 10

11. 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. Page - 11

12. 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. Page - 12

13. International Student Housing 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. Page - 13

14. Hawaii Foreign Students 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. YOUR part in this stage of your child’s life 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. Page - 14

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16. Hawaii International Students 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. Hawaiian Student Housing has a good counseling program to help you overcome homesickness, loneliness, and disorientation. Page - 16

17. 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? 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 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. Page - 17

18. 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.  Page - 18

19. Honolulu Student Housing 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! 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! Hawaiian Student Housing, where you’re treated like home 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. Page - 19

20. International Student Enrollment 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. You will go home as a professional and will be very happy and thankful for being part of our Hawaii Student Housing program. Page - 20

21. Hawaii International Students HIS is here for you. Period. No Hidden Fees, No Gimmicks. Hawaii advantage: University / College tuitions well below the national average, multicultural atmosphere, wide range of learning opportunities, health, safe and friendly environment. For Any Query Visit our Site At: www.hawaiianstudenthousing.com Page - 21