Academics

It's not Harvard or Stanford, but they still expect you to give 100%,
You learn a lot in the small classes. You will study hard, but you will also
have great leisure opportunities as well.

The graduate classes are extremely hard (PharmD), but go to the professors early and don't let yourself get behind.

finding the right teacher who makes the class interesting.

This school is very good about education. The teachers will not hand hold you. Some teachers are hard to understand while others are great teachers. You have to know your learning style and you must not be afraid to talk to your teachers when you are struggling.

The classes here are very accurate and helpful. There are activities that students join in to earn credits for class and learn something new about Hilo. There is a good chances of student passing due to one-on-one interaction with students and professors.

A Lot of hard work, but it all pays off in the end.

Everyone is pretty much laid back, so as long as close contact is kept with professors, things can generally be worked out. If the expected work is done when required, academics here are smooth sailing.