Student Experiences

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Student Experiences

Trinity Nitafan

Student Experiences

Hi there! My name is Trinity and I am a 4th year senior studying Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences. I have been a Resident Assistant for the past 2 years. One of the most rewarding parts about being in the RA position is being able to make a direct and positive impact on the lives of the students who reside on UH Manoa campus. With UH being such a diverse school, I’ve been able to make so many friends from various backgrounds.

Kelsie Kuniyoshi

Aloha! As a local born an raised on O’ahu, I cannot imagine attending any other university. The experience I’ve had at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa (UHM) has allowed me to pursue so many of my passions involving sust’ainability, food sovereignty, and Hawaiian culture. These opportunities are difficult to replicate anywhere else, and the most beautiful aspects of campus can be found in the sim- plest things. “Lalau aku oe i ka ulu i ka wekiu, i ke alo no ka ulu a hala - you reach for the breadfruit away at the top and miss the one right in front of you.”

Akili Ligons

My name is Akili Ligons and I am an RA in the Hale Aloha Lehua community. I am studying Marine Biology and am an Intern at the Kewalo Marine Laboratory working to understand the effects of micro plastics on corals. This is my Third year at UH and I love being part of the Rainbow Warrior Ohana. GO BOWS!!!!!

Experiences

Aloha, my name is Jay, and I have been an RA for 2 years. For me, the RA position has been very supplemental towards my personal and profes- sional growth. I feel like I’m learning something valuable almost every day and that the position’s also helped me practice my time management, communication, and team working skills. I’ve learned a lot about myself in the RA position and I’m excited to learn more!

Hi! I’m Brendan Urayanza, a first-year master’s student in the Library and Information Science program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I’m the Resident Assistant for the Rainbow Village residential learning program , which houses LGBTQIA2+ residents and allies. One of the most fulfilling aspects of serving as an RA has been the opportunity to connect with other members of the queer community as we come together to share a space that is uniquely ours.

Aloha I’m Madee. I am a transfer student from CA. I am a first gen- eration college student. I am Hispanic/Latina. I have been an RA for almost 2 years. Here at UH Manoa, we are a community that has a very diverse background. We are all from different environments and backgrounds. We work together to make the community inclusive and sup- portive.