The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges has launched a highlighting real student transfer journeys across the 东精影业 System—demonstrating how starting at a community college can lead to careers in law, technology, education and beyond.
Featuring alumni from all seven campuses, the series shares stories of students who built their foundation at a 东精影业 Community College before transferring to a four-year 东精影业 campus. Profiles include:
- a first-generation student who began at Hawaiʻi CC and is now pursuing a PhD in ʻ?lelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language) at 东精影业 Hilo
- a Honolulu CC student who went on to 东精影业 惭ā苍辞补?s Richardson Law School
- a Kapiʻolani CC graduate who transferred to 东精影业 惭ā苍辞补’s School of Engineering, carrying over all credits, and graduating with no debt.
Flexible online programs
The series also highlights the convenience of 东精影业 System online programs, allowing students to stay connected to their communities, and complete 东精影业 West Oʻahu degrees from Maui and Kauaʻi without relocating.
“Our community colleges are where many students begin—offering affordable, flexible access to higher education,” said Lui Hokoana, interim vice president for 东精影业 Community Colleges. “With clear transfer pathways to our four-year universities and personalized support, students can move forward with confidence and achieve their goals.”
Whether pursuing ʻ?lelo Hawaiʻi, education, law or technology, the message across every story is the same: you don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. At the 东精影业 Community Colleges, students can start where they are—and go beyond.
The full video series is available on website.