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The Article Archive

Where you easily can access all our articles

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My stories Articles

Every student has a unique story – that becomes a valuable insight to you.

Two girls sitting in a pickup truck being happy.

Emma Ripper’s Story

German Exchange student, that attended HPU Fall 2023

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One guy and girl sitting in a car, being happy.

Smilla Bakteman Hedlund’s Story

A Degree-Seeking student that shares her insights of finishing her whole bachelor degree in The U.S

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Friendgroup hiking the olomana trail hike in Hawaii

Albin’s Story

A senior at Hawaii Pacific University, he shares his experience of moving to Hawaii.

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Girl sitting in front of water, being very happy with her hands up in the sky.

Malin Melvoll Johnsen

Five months sounded like a long time before I left, but once I was there, time flew by, and I loved every second of it.

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A friendgroup sitting next to china walls and being happy, smiling towards the camera.

Other Stories

A new student story will be uploaded every Saturday, so stay tuned.

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Takeover Thursday

Q/A Summary

Of all the questions, asked by other students that you need to know.

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Norwegian Exchange student, that attended HPU Spring 2025.

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Norwegian Visiting student, that attended HPU Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

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Norwegian Visiting student, that attended HPU Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

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Norwegian master student that is currently doing an exchange semester at HPU during Spring of 2025.

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Norwegian exchange student that is taking media classes, during her time at Hawaii Pacific University. – Spring 2025.

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Throughout her visiting year, Carina has taken a lot of different classes but most importantly – she has experienced the Island. Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.

Our

Experience Articles

The Experience handbook, so that you can take advantage of each day and learn. and all the hidden gems on the island.

The top of the pink pillbox hike, showing the ocean and mountains.

Top 10 hikes on Oahu.

On Oahu, there are about 246 hikes, but which ones are worth spending your time on?

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Top 10 Beaches on Oahu.

Find out which beaches the students recommend the most.

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Our Top 7 Budget tips.

Read more about our top budget tips to maximize your savings in Hawaii.

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The Big Island Travel Guide

Visiting a new island can be tricky, but it has never been easier with Try Out the Waters three-day travel guide.

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Incoming Articles

Stay tuned for more insights on how to maximize your memories from the moment you get here.

Our

Educational Articles

The Education chapter, including valuable insights into what it’s like to build your degree, choose classes, or take an exchange semester in Hawaii

To Choose the Right Degree

Read more about how to select the right degree in Hawaii.

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Completing a Degree

Read more about all the insights previous students wish they knew before starting their academic journey in America.

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Admission Process

The admission process could be a little bit confusing, with the visa process, getting admitted and correlating statements.

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Our

Sustainability Articles

The sustainability chapter – that gives you insights so your your stay does not drive the natives away.

A beach in Hawaii, with palms and a girl sitting on the beach.

Why live Sustainable

Read more about the problematic consequences Hawaii faces due to tourism.

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A vintage shop, in the middle of a field.

Local Shops

Read more about what you can do to support the local community.

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Marine life and corals, under water.

Protect our Reefs

Read more about your responsibilities to protect the land.

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Is articles not enough for you?

Video Library

Then our video library might be the best for you –

experience Hawaii before you get here

The Essence of Hawaii

Giving you all the insights, making it easier for you to visualize the stay, beyond words.

The top of the lighthouse trail on Oahu, a mixture of the blue ocean and mountains.

Questions?

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