I have had several college options to choose from, but I chose HPU for the following reasons:

First, HPU offers a communication degree that suits me best with my interest. This program will prepare me to work in the field of cross-cultural communication that requires great communication skills as well as networking ability.

Second, Hawai'i is well known for its great business location. Because I am very interested in studying the Japanese language at HPU and Hawaii is almost as close to Japan as it is to the U.S. mainland, learning this language is not going to be difficult. Learning the Japanese language and culture will open my perspective on the values that this nation shares, as well as will allow me to step otuside the culture I live in and see it from a fresh, new perspective.

Finally, I knew that coming to Hawai'i would be like a step into a movie: The lushness and spectacular beauty and grace of the Hawaiian Islands has been exploited in many motion pictures known worldwide. I wanted to have a genuine experience and feell this place myself.

Dino Burazer, Sweden
BA in Communication