Combat Veteran, Ukraine Int. Vol. Soldier, US Citizen, bonafide idiot. I didn’t really plan on surviving Ukraine. I chose the most dangerous job, assault infantry/shock trooper (half of my company got wiped in 3 days) So I didn’t really plan on what to do after my service. Or, to be honest, anything past my current age of 19. But now (gods be praised) I’m still alive, so…

I’m looking to go to UH Manoa to be an officer in the US Army or Marines. My problem is though, I chose to be funny in high school (and basically skipped 2 years) and have a god awful GPA. Truly atrocious GPA. However, I have a GED test GPA of 3.5, and did graduate high school. I know, bottom of the barrel candidate.

However, I promised my mom, who is now in her senior years, that I would try to get into college.. all it took was getting blown up to finally try (PSA- Russian Grenades don’t taste good)

I am also entirely an idiot not only to college in general but UH Manoa. Please let me know of anything and everything I need to know.

My main questions are

How is the Army ROTC?
How is Campus Life?
How is the student body?
Would you recommend UH Manoa?
Campus gym? Good gyms nearby?
What are my chances of getting in (if anyone knows)
And I hate to ask this last one but
Communities / How hard is it to make friends here

Despite my disadvantages of horrid academic records, I am determined to try for my mom.

I am also determined to go to UH Manoa.

Too dumb to know that I can’t, thus, I can.

Some things that might help:

I have somewhere around 500 hours of community service, I was in a lot of leadership roles, did a lot of leadership trainings, ran leadership trainings, impressive youth resume. Boy scouts, search and rescue, JROTC, real nerd shit.

Please let feel free to ask any questions and let me know whats up. DMs are also open. Can’t wait to hear from all of you, and hopefully one day meet some of you.

Saw the honor lock thing and confused as to how it works? Some of my professors are saying that if any other browsers are open in Lamaku my Lamaku will be closed during the test??? Just want to know what’s up before my midterms.

Aloha!

I am graduating this December and looking for a female UH Manoa student to take over my shared room at the Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center for the Spring 2027 semester (with the option to extend).

Info:

- Location: RISE - right across the street from UH Manoa / Shidler College of Business

- Rent: $1,099/month (All utilities & high-speed Wi-Fi included)

- Term: Spring 2027 (Official start January 2027 through lease end)

- Early Move-In: Optional December 2026 move-in available if you want to move in early!

- Room Layout: Shared Double Occupancy Room (B2 Floor Plan - 142 sq ft) with another female UH student

Relet Process: This is an official lease transfer processed through RISE management. Prospective tenants must be enrolled UH students and will complete an application through the RISE Resident Portal. Please message if you're interested or have any questions! Mahalo!

Does senior design class for civil engineers count towards O focus? Or will I need extra class my last semester to get it done.

To everyone that’s not paying in-state tuition:

1. You are NOT from here, you go to school here
2. You are NOT from here if you just have extended family here and you live out of state
3. You are NOT from here if you don’t have a hawai’i id

You can’t fool locals by saying you are from here because they will absolutely know.

And to anyone who’s mad about this, this is for you.

Had a friend with a roommate who’s from cali saying she went to punahou and she’d live in Kalihi of all places lmao.

I’m a dental hygiene student at UH Manoa, and I am looking for patients to fulfill my clinical requirements for this semester. 

Clinic appointments normally carry a $25 fee, but I will personally cover the entire cost for you as a huge thank-you for your time!

Ideal Patients:

• People who do not have current dental X-rays (e.g., it’s been over two or three years since your last visit, or you don't have recent x-rays taken)
• Anyone without dental insurance or looking to catch up on care. Dental insurance is NOT required.

Services may include:
• Comprehensive dental exam
• Dental cleaning
• Deep cleaning/scaling, if needed
• Dental X-rays
• Fluoride treatment

Location: UH Manoa Dental Hygiene Clinic

Availability: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays (Morning & Afternoon slots available)

Appointment Length: Because this is a teaching clinic, licensed dentists and hygienists inspect every step of the process. Visits take 3–4 hours, and completing your full care typically takes 2–3 appointments.

How to Sign Up: Please fill out my short interest form here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXfZmtKnaTqyWwDO3cz6KKeLg0P0lss-IXDQImzg4JwTz8Pg/viewform

Feel free to also send me a direct message or leave a comment if you have any questions!

Mahalo for supporting student clinicians!

I’m studying tonight for an exam and chem lab; I need somewhere to study. I live at Johnson Hall A but they don’t have anywhere that I can work.

Does anyone know when the RISE doors unlock?

Hi, everyone! I’m a dental hygiene student at UH Manoa, and I’m currently looking for patients who want a dental cleaning, especially those who haven’t had one in 3-5 years!

Services: comprehensive exam, oral cancer screening, dental cleaning, X-rays (if needed), fluoride (optional)

Cost: FREE as a courtesy! All services listed above are included at no cost as a thank you for helping me fulfill my requirements

Location: UH Manoa Campus

Appointment availability: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with both morning and afternoon appointments available.

PLEASE NOTE: Since this is a teaching clinic, our assessments and cleanings are very thorough, and our faculty must check our work. Therefore, the appointments are longer than a typical dental appointment (about 4 hours). Depending on your individual treatment needs, additional appointments may be needed — sometimes 2-3 visits in total.

All care is closely supervised by board-certified, licensed dental hygienists and dentists!

If you have any questions or would like to schedule, please comment/message! Thank you!!

My name is Clara Mey and I am a PhD candidate at the University of Delaware. I am conducting a research study about disabled students’ experiences with disability accommodation processes in higher education for my dissertation. As a disabled graduate student, this topic is particularly important to me!

Please see the flyer linked here: Disability and Higher Ed Research Flyer

The University of Hawai'i at Mānoa was randomly selected as part of my analysis for my dissertation, and I wanted to make sure that students at the randomly selected universities/colleges had the opportunity to participate in my research!

In order to participate, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have attended college or graduate school in the US within the last five years
• Self-identify as disabled or having a chronic health or mental health condition

You do not need a formal diagnosis, and you can participate whether or not you registered or applied for accommodations!

If you agree, you will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey taking about 20 minutes. You may also choose to enter into a drawing for one of five $20 gift cards at the end of the survey. If you choose to enter, your email will not be associated with your survey responses.

If you would be interested in participating in this study or would like to learn more, please click the link here: Disability and Higher Education Survey. And if you know people who might be interested, feel free to share this information!

If you have any questions, please contact me at [csmey@udel.edu](mailto:csmey@udel.edu) or my advisor, Dr. Eric Rise, at [erise@udel.edu](mailto:erise@udel.edu). Or feel free to comment or message me here!

Thank you!

Hi ! I’m preparing to apply to the M.A. in SLS program at UH Mānoa for Fall 2027. I’d love to hear from current students or alumni about their experiences in the program, any tips for the application process, or anything you wish you had known before applying. Thank you so much for your help!

For anyone living in rise with a pet/Esa how tedious is their processing and how selective are they ?

If you guys see a moped with this license plate number and it is a fly wing please tell me because

this is stolen and is mine I am a broke college student and am really stressing so please help me 🙏

im a freshman and Im pretty sure my wallet was stolen.. what do i do?! does this happen commonly on this campus? please help 😭😭

im actually so sad wtf :(

What should I be weary of / know about housing as an incoming freshman in spring how likely is that I won’t get chosen for housing ?

Did anyone receive decisions for the CS PhD program and/or had discussions with faculty members about potential opportunities? I know Spring semester funding is competitive, so I have been kinda nervous.

Any suggestions are appreciated.

hi i just got an accepted decision for spring(transfer from another country), should i be worried rn of getting advising or should i just follow whats the next step prompted on their website because advising seemed a little important

Hi guys! I am writing a story for my class about drinking / smoking culture and how it has changed in our own student body. I would love to hear what anyone has to say or just by voting for which one you most identify with. It helps more than you think thank you!!

Hi what to do next after getting accepted? And when does usually Spring 2027 starts?

Graduating senior in spring semester 2027 and still need my O focus credit, any recommendations of a good or easy class to take during spring 2027 to get my OC credit.

Does anyone know what color tassel Hawaiian studies majors are supposed to have for graduation?