How To Make The Most Of Colle g e

Advice On Ways To Make Your College Years Great

BY GRACE SAPOLU

It is no secret that the last few years have been a di icult time for everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many changes. Many people started college at their kitchen table due to the shutdown, so it makes sense that a lot of college students do not have a lot of ideas on how to have a good college experience, especially because college is so very di erent from high school. College will hopefully be a time we can all look back on and share good memories.

A great way to make new memories is to get out of your comfort zone and start attending all the events colleges have to o er. At the University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu, there are many fun events that happened just this past semester. There were multiple Open Mics, thanks to the West O‘ahu Broadcasting Association (WOBA). There have been movie nights and Valentine’s Day celebrations.

• Student Activity Fee Board (SAFB)

• Student Media Board (SMB)

• The Hoot

Registered Independent Student Organizations (RISOs): independent and self-governed student organizations formed with common interests and activities.

• Contact Coordinator of Student Leadership Development Programs Rouel Velasco (rouel@hawaii.edu) for the updated full listing.

Another great way to make the most out of college is to make friendships with your peers. It can be scary to interact with new people, but it can have great outcomes. You could find your next friend in college. Reach out to a new person and exchange numbers, social media, or even your email, make a new connection.

One last way to make the most out of college is to join a club or student organization. Clubs and organizations are always looking for new people to join them and have fun. A good part of joining clubs and organizations is you can network with people that have similar interests and goals.

There you have it, Pueo! Three fun ways to make the most of your college experience. I hope you all have a great semester and a great college experience.