20 Best Acting Programs In Honolulu, HI (2022 Updated)

We heard about Chaminade University from a friend and when our daughter was accepted to Manoa and Chaminade, we flew out to tour both colleges. Both were beautiful but we were sold at the sheer “like home” feeling Chaminade offered. Everyone was so friendly and the dorms felt like a smaller scale apartment building. Don’t get me wrong Manoa was GORGEOUS and great, but the common bathrooms shared by each floor was a big concern for us. Chaminade is small enough where the teachers and staff actually know your name and there’s a wonderful support system for their students. Our daughter came from a small private school in LA and we felt leaving the mainland and coming to HI was culture shock enough; so coming to a smaller school offered some familiarity and comfort. She is now in her second semester of her second year and absolutely LOVES it! The island, the school, her 4 Roomate’s, and her new island Ohana have made this her second home, and we feel very safe with her there. I can not say enough wonderful things about this school. From the way they handled the pandemic, to their small classrooms & fun activities- it’s just amazing all around!Jorge Santiago

I loved my time at Chaminade …this was when there was still an off-campus coed dormitory called Hale Pua on King Street and we would ride our bikes to school everyday.. lots of friends.. didn't have a car at the time so we would drive w kimo Ryan and his Jeep Ryan Foo my roommate also had a car …there was Mike from New Jersey who had a motorcycle shipped out , and Jay from Alaska also had his BMW …bodysurfing at Sandy Beach..& surfing north shore …we had lots of fun back in the day this was in the 80s …I'm an old man now but I know Chaminade is still a great place… lots of fun good learning …study hard, play hard ,pray hard keep on surfing, Surf's Up, Hang Ten Aloha! God is Great: Father Son Spirit !…😍 📖⛪🌎! REPENT & BE BAPTIZED, ACCEPT the LOVE ♥️ of CHRIST & BE SAVED TODAY ! GOD IS LOVE 上帝是愛 😀♥️ #AcceptChrist2bSaved2dayJP VANDERKOK

Went for a meeting on Kalaepohaku Rocks, due to covid and everything were headed towards November/December 2022, St. Louis staff are friendly and personable, like because alumni association makes it possible for any boys to attend Saints. They said in the televise 175th. Anniversary, Whether parents are affluent, middle income or below,every boy that's interested. Allow St. Louis Administration decide what each boy financial aid will be in order for him to attend Red, White & Blue Crusaders Exactly as they said the how upper classmates take cares to the lower classmates as younger brothers. Boys of Kalaepohaku Ahui houRoyce Kono

Excellent school! They have a beautiful campus…not too large, but a little more intimate than the other private school in Mānoa. Tuition is high, but for a first class education you get what you pay for! Students are nice & teachers are great. It seems they love what they do there… and it shows! School work is hard, but then again I wouldn't expect anything otherwise I a private school of this caliber. No night games for football, as they have no lights. Nice swimming pool, good baseball field & great a/c in the gym! Location is against Ala Wai & there are currently expanding their Elementary school & dormitories (to increase their foreign enrollment). My daughter loves it here!Hoku Nihipali

A Touch of Iolani event rating of only — no veggies. a lot of pork, beef, chix, ribs. the cookie was nice but i dont consider that food. they should contact some of the vegetarian places like Peace Cafe or Loving Hut etc.Aaron Tyra

Went here for high school. I got a top notch education, and I feel like it has served me well. Also made a lot of friends and gained a lot of lifelong skills.Howard Fan

I've known Abe Lee for several years now, mainly through my coverage of the real estate market as a reporter for Pacific Business News. To put it plainly, Abe is truly a special person, possessing that "It" characteristic that only a few in this world are so lucky to have. He makes everyone that he speaks to feel as if they are the only ones in the room. Abe also is a master motivator and communicator, getting the most out of everyone who he comes in contact with. When I made my decision to take a deeper dive into the real estate industry, becoming one that stories are written about instead of writing stories about people in the industry, I first thought of Abe. Besides his schools' stellar reputation, Abe himself, is the reason why so many decide to become one of his students. I'm both lucky and blessed to be called one of his students. Abe's experience in the industry as a broker, developer and investor is quite remarkable, and gives him the edge when it comes to teaching about real estate. The many helpful stories he shared during class gave me a better understanding of the many difficult terms of the industry, and set me up for the utmost success. I am so happy to say that I recently received my real estate salesperson's license from the Hawaii Real Estate Commission, and without Abe's classes, I'm not so sure I'd be where I'm at today. That said, Abe is truly a living legend in our community. Hawaii is lucky to have someone of his caliber and stature to be teaching future agents and brokers about one of the most important industries in the state.Duane Shimogawa

Several acquaintances recommended Abe Lee Seminars' real estate salesperson course, and they were so right! The whole experience has been amazing! Although I did the online audio course, I hardly felt I was missing anything (except the pacing — the face-to-face classes would probably pull you through a lot faster). The course itself was both entertaining and educational, and the online unit testing progression (with answers provided to missed questions) was incredibly helpful. Communications with administrative staff were promptly and professionally answered, even during the pandemic, and Lisa was super helpful at the very end when I needed to get my certificate expedited. I wish all businesses would operate this way! Finally, when I ran into kind of a crazy problem with PSI (the state exam testing contractor), I cc'ed Abe Lee Seminars on my email complaint, and Abe Lee personally called me within a few hours (on a Saturday!) to follow up and say that he was forwarding my issue to the Real Estate Commission. It felt so good to know that Abe himself is there keeping an eye on things (especially after the frustrating episode with PSI). Wow! Just, wow! I can't say enough about what a quality outfit this is. If you want to get your real estate licence, and particularly if you're looking for the right online course, this is definitely it!Brendon Hanna

Abe is an awesome instructor. Very kind and always helpful whenever you have questions. He motivated me to make Real Estate my passion. The class is set up nicely and if you miss something you can always go online and watch his videos which basically go over everything he does in class. I ended up waiting a little while to take my license exam so having the videos in the archive really helped. Also listening to his audio in the car is great when you're trying to cram on a busy schedule. Thanks Abe for a great experience and an interesting class! I will most likely be taking CE class in the future with him!Jason Ferraro

Robert is an amazing math tutor who has helped my skills immensely! I was taking a college level business calculus course and was struggling to understand the concepts. After my first session with Robert (Honolulu Math Tutor) I knew it was a good choice! His office is air-conditioned and the walls are very bright keeping you awake and engaged! (He also has a pretty cool fish tank) He is kind, caring and shares his love for Aloha with everyone he meets. Robert goes above and beyond, taking his own time from the day to master the concepts before teaching them to you! I know there are other people on these reviews that have said bad things about Robert. They are either lying or crazy because if you spend 10 minutes of 10 months with Robert, his passion for helping students never changes! I know that I would personally recommend anyone who is struggling with ANY MATH CONCEPT to Roberts services. Mahalo Robert and thank you for being one of the best tutor I have worked with!Matthew Zimmerman

Mr. Brett helped to tutor me in SAT prep over the summer and was of tremendous help to me. He helped me raise my math score a great deal which helped to catapult me into the top 99th percentile of SAT takers. Mr. Brett was not only patient in explaining confusing concepts but was also extremely dedicated to my progress. Whenever I did practice tests Mr. Brett would always do them alongside me to ensure he could explain them to me to the best of his ability instead of just looking at the answer book. He would also do the worksheets he provided me if there were no answer keys to ensure that I could double-check and reflect on my work. I always felt motivated to work walking into Mr. Brett's room and would highly recommend his services to those looking for assistance in test prep.Kelly Ou

We hired Robert Brett to tutor our child in geometry. He spent over two hours not be able to teach her geometry and she in fact had to correct him during the session that also went beyond the hour. We sent numerous emails and texts to kindly cancel tutoring services and even request a small refund. Robert denied and did not answer any of our texts or emails. She only spent two hours with him and we are out $500.00. We are taking a loss. Please do not hire him.Robert Z.

We love this school! Our daughter has been taking drum lessons with Mr. Payton for several years and has been in excellent hands. He is always looking for ways to push her to the next level. The fees are very reasonable, and we feel we're getting a ton of value. Furthermore, they are the nicest people! Always warm and welcoming. And they've always been responsive to the inevitable seasonal issues that arise with kids' schedules. As I am writing this review during the pandemic, I feel a word is warranted on how they have addressed health and safety. They have taken every reasonable precaution to keep their students safe, to the point of transitioning to distance learning via webcam. It's a challenge, and I know they would very much prefer to teach in-person, but we really appreciate their efforts to keep us safe while keeping music instruction alive during this challenging time. Prior to the pandemic, they were actively creating opportunities for growth with performances and concerts, and those have been invaluable and memorable for our daughter. We can't wait for those opportunities to resume one day. Until then, we're just very grateful to have MusicWorks in our lives and look forward to many more years with them!Chris Daida

Excellent music school for all ages. Teachers are talented and knowledgeable, continuing to perform professionally, inspiring their students. My grandson has been taking keyboarding lessons at Hawaii Musicworks from Mr. Mark for several years. He enjoys the weekly lessons, because he has fun and is learning to play the keyboard with personal understanding. In addition to selected music for lessons, current music and familiar ones accentuated my grandson’s interest even more. With having the lessons online, my grandson is still enjoying the lessons, just as he was in person, since there is always something new to learn. He now sometimes gets to nominate songs for new lessons, so it is personalized. Thank you, Mr. Mark, for your exemplary guidance. The ambiance of Hawaii Musicworks is family oriented and inclusive. Mark, Dale, Kira, Ezri and Payton are so congenial and accepting.Penny Lou Mau

My kids have been taking keyboard and guitar lessons from Musicworks for almost a year and they love it. When my husband and I started looking for lessons, the most important thing to us was finding a place that was nurturing and motivating at the same time. Musicworks is that place. There's a real family atmosphere there. Mr. Mark and Ms. Kira are fun and engaging, approachable and responsive. My kids are always connected through their digital portal and it makes them feel like their teachers are there to help them succeed, which is great! These are not piano lessons like when I was a kid because they use songs from the radio and movies in addition to the classics. To me, whatever makes my kids love music is the right kind of music, and I couldn't be more proud of seeing how much they have progressed since they started.Drea Stewart

I've got to give 5 big stars to TAG for their recent offerings of Edward Albee plays 'American Dream' and 'Zoo Story'. This little theatre does big work. In 'American Dream' the cast does excellent ensemble work. Some of the very best I've seen since moving to O'ahu from Los Angeles about a year ago. As a 30+ year veteran of the theatre and having seen some great productions of all sort of genre — I have to say, that I found one of the best theatres on this island in TAG. "Zoo Story" offered up one of the best ever portrayals and interpretations of the play and the character of Jerry — that I've ever seen done. In both plays, the directors were very aware of the pace and subtext in the material, and in particular in Zoo Story. wow. I thoroughly enjoyed an evening out at the theatre! Each time I go, I get inspired!Linda C

Cinderella Waltz If you’re looking for your traditional fairytale, you’ll find a few pieces in this play. If you like your fairytales with some fun twists, this is the show you must see! With the revitalization of classic stories at the movies, this take on a classic fairytale does not disappoint. The performers made you love, pity, cheer, and hate them. The script was witty and charming and delivered by the performers with almost perfect timing (there were some “extra” giggles but that added to the show). The set was simple, effective, and featured many fairytale and farm “cameos,” if you take the time to notice. Make the time to watch this show. You will laugh. You will cry. You will say “Aww.” Only 2 more weekends so get moving and get to The Brad Powell Theater and see this performance.Primo Asis (Panda)

Haven't been in a while even before Covid. I'm glad they're performing again. Went to see an old friend perform as an excuse to check it out. Really glad I did. It's really a nice way to spend an evening, expand your horizons outside your box, and enjoy an economically entertaining alternative. The performers really enjoy what they do including those behind the scenes and its really a creative way of contributing and enhancing the community. I've learned that I do enjoy an occasional play one in a while and TAG is really a great option if you've never been. Oh, and the intermission treats they sell rock! Next time, I'm buying her out. Great job guys and gals and thank you for your creative contributions!JMAC

Rock-a-Hula Show at Waikiki Royal Hawaiian Theatre, and Music Lounge, Waikiki Oahu Hawaii Wow, we did the dinner show and it didn’t disappoint. I would highly recommend it. We booked the 4-course dinner including 2 cocktails and show which runs for over 3.5hrs and starts at 5:30pm with a Hawaiian performance while waiting for doors to open, on entry you are presented with a Mai Tai and shown to your stage-side table. We were lucky to get a front and centre table. It’s setup with a starter and a lobster salad. The main is fish and beef, followed by dessert. The main show started around 7pm with a combination of Hawaiian dancing, then Elvis and Michael Jackson performers. They were great. After the show you meet the cast and can take photos with them. The exit is through a Music Lounge which is a piano bar, it was a nice way to finish the night, with another cocktail and some dancing. #RockAHulaHI #RoyalHwnCtr #Waikiki #WaikikiBeachPandy Dimitrios

I am giving 5 Stars to the performers… who are also your hosts/servers during the Luau buffet. They were amazing on stage and equally amazing hosts during dinner service. The food was ok and the drinks as well. The only thing that stood out as far as food, was the roast beef. The luau itself seemed very rushed but dancers were fabulous. I commend the staff for all their hard work busing the tables and then going on stage to perform/quick costumes changes/multiple outfits, AND with permanent smiles on their beautiful faces :)))) Their smiles are what stood out the most, and I wanted to make sure they know it is recognized and that they are doing a GREAT job! We were there last week in Waikiki for summer vacation with a very large group, and this show was able to accommodate us. Our kids really enjoyed themselves and even joined in on the hula lesson. Please support Rock A Hula for their efforts, it was a fantastic show!!!Carolyn Rogers

Located fourth floor outdoor canopy luau which protected us from light rain. Gourmet cuisine offering pork loin, chicken, macadamia crusted Mahi Mahi and this list goes on! Indoor theatre entertainment, band , dancing and the singers were professional level and should be featured in Vegas or New York bring you back to life music from the last six decade highlights from the 1940's on with Elvis Presley, Michael Jack to Island hero Iz. The choreography was absolutely stunning and we literally felt we were back in time. Their fire dancer performance was the best we've experienced in our 13 trips. Food : 5/5   |   Service : 5/5   |   Atmosphere : 5/5Cindy Piecukonis

Aloha Ms. Foster:Thank you for having the First Aid/CPR class this past Saturday. Ms Herrington did an outstanding job in teaching us the latest techniques in CPR and using an AED safely. Many things have changed over the years as I watched the progression in performing CPR. When I first learned CPR, we had the victim lying on his stomach, you would place your hands on his back, lean forward, lean back, lift the arms, and rest. Then it changed to doing compression's, stopping to give two breaths and feeling the carotid for a pulse. Later it changed to doing compression's only. Now we've progressed to doing compression's and a AED to assist. I like the changes that have been made. Ms Herrington made it very easy to learn the new process and to use the new skills with confidence.The First Aid portion of the class that Ms Herrington did was also excellent. The instruction on the use of the epi pen, controlling bleeding with direct pressure or tourniquet, and other basic First Aid skills was a good refresher on skills that I haven't used very often. Ms Herrington kept our attention at peak by keeping the information simple and easy to remember.Thank you for allowing Ms Herrington to give us this class and for the use use of your training equipment. I hope I never have to use the skills but if I do, I feel confident that I would be able to do it and without hesitation. Ron Carreiraron carreira

I just finished my BLS renewal course here and it was an excellent experience. The classes offered were plentiful and were easy to fit in to my schedule. The email confirmation was thorough in describing what the next steps were, where the office was, parking, etc. I had a confirmation phone call a few days before the class which as much appreciated. When I arrived, parking was plentiful and easy. Easy to access the building and they had a very comfortable, welcoming space. The instructors were very knowledgeable and kept the class within the time allotted for the class. Overall, an excellent experience. I will be returning here for all of my CPR courses and be telling my colleagues about it as well.Cara Ann Ribordy

Upon our initial service, their rep came to our site early and waiting patiently for us to become ready. She was very friendly during our greeting and quickly began the service thereafter. She was very experienced and knowledgeable with our equipment. She answered many questions and provided a great service.Office Manager

Local art gallery that's been around forever. They do shows featuring local artists of all kinds (painters, sculptors, etc.) and a small stage area for performances. They also rent out the space for events. I recently went here for a fundraiser and it was a cool vibe. They're very helpful in getting tables and chairs set up for events. As of 4/4/18 they're also letting the Friends of the Library of Hawaii do a pop-up shop selling used books to benefit the libraries, which is cool. Directly connected to Mark's Garage so parking is super simple or there's metered parking in all the nearby blocks. The facility is staring to look a little dated on the inside, but it's a longtime establishment so that's to be expected. Looked like the bathrooms were renovated recently though — nice and definitely one of the cleanest places I've peed in Chinatown.Jenna Takenouchi

Arts at Marks has wonderful rotating art shows, performances, yoga classes, and much more! They also have awesome coffee and food at Cool Beans Coffee Spot inside which has made from scratch breakfast burritos, cookies, brownies and more. The library has a small satellite friends of the library bookstore there as well, making this a haven from the busy streets. Also, Downtown Art Center is only a couple of blocks away. They both have First Friday activities. Very cool places to go see wonderful art during the week or during First Fridays!Wendy Roberts

A small local art gallery. Much of the work is inspiring. Super informative/friendly staff greets you as you enter. There’s a rotating display of art every month(call for changes). Some months it’s photography, other months it’s abstract art. You never know what awaits you. Worth a visit if you’re into the art scene.emi chin

We really enjoyed this event. The band was phenomenal, the narrator was very enjoyable. I've never been to another luau, but I really don't feel the need. This one was fun. We got the VIP package and it was worth it. Get in first, photo included (get in line right away after the show), amazing orchid lei, first in the food line. I thought the food was good, 4/5 on the meal. Generous buffet. The fish was great, which on a buffet said a lot. Pig was a bit salty but nice flavor. The show was nice. Maybe when COVID restrictions change it will be a bit more social but we had a really nice time. The view was great, sunset behind the stage was very pretty. Also nice bonus you get to go to the sea life park with price of admission. Save your parking pass if you leave and come back.Lisa McMahon

From beginning to end, everything about this Luau was amazing! From beginning to end we were entertained! The food was excellent and there were so many different dishes our plates were over flowing! The entertainers were INCREDIBLE! The Men and Women dancers were truly amazing from the costumes they wore to all of the different Polynesian dances they performed and the amazing props. The fire performers were also mind blowing! The band was excellent and the MC was funny and kept us involved and interacting the entire time. If we could give a higher recommendation we would. You will NOT be disappointed with this Luau!!Charra Hammett

Overall a good experience. Lots of options for food, all of which I tried was very tasty. Beyond the great food was the scenic views. Beautiful overview with no shortage of vibrant flowers and vegetation. Was fortunate enough to enjoy a rainbow while entering the luau. There was one point it started to rain, which being outside you have to expect. Was able to save food from becoming soggy, and the staff did a good job to keep the mood light and entertaining. One unexpected event of the night was enjoying paragliders soaring over and around the ridgeline. Worth a visit for the experience.Ben Evans

The best theater on Oahu. The prices are fair and the food is pretty decent when you understand it's movie theater cooked. Clean and overall inviting. I would like the game room area to open back up that they shut down for COVID. The luxury recliner chairs in the Titan Luxe shows are hit and miss. There is plenty of room away from other guests. The chairs can either be great shape or worn down depending on the location in the theater. My 7 year old always brings a small blanket so he can kick his feet up in the automatic reclining chair and snuggle up in his blanket which makes it a little comforting.Daniel Wilhite

The largest most central theatre in town. I haven't seen too many big lines here. The ticket lady who works there the most is great and helpful every time! I'm a popcorn person, but my friend always gets the slurpee and the loaded fries–which you pick up on the side with a buzzer, but the wait is never very long. Sometimes, I do get the smaller screens and the seats are getting a little old. I bring a travel towel to sit on in case, or use if its cold that night. Lots of parking in the attached garage, and even a ton of restaurants nearby or Whole Foods if you need groceries after.Vincent Quiocho

I wish I could say that this theater is the best, which it might be, but only because it's the only convent location for me to watch a movie on the big screen. The chairs are beginning to get sticky and peely (that's not a word). I had a group of teenagers ask me to move from my seats and proceeded to talk and laugh for the beginning of the movie until I turned on angry mode and told them to shut their traps. Chairs are better than years ago. Food options are… fine? Wine is a nice option. I love the movies. I dont know what can help Hollywood. I hope it survives.洋シェーン

I usually go to Ward, but went to Kahala, and was extremely pleased. Maybe because of the sheer volume, the Ward location is looking rundown and shabby, but Kahala is immaculate, and everything looks brand new. It's a little farther for me, but we'll worth the drive. Long lines, but that's nothing new. I will definitely come to this location from now on. Pleasant, and courteous staff is a bonus.Marlene Kanca

Always straight up COMFORTABLE…but like every movie theater in America …TOO LOUD .. apparently no one else has ever mentioned this to management besides me but it is a nation wide problem …."Deaf becomes her" however I generally come with earplugs and a sweat suit to throw on over whatever I am wearing…Hawaii is nuts for Air Conditioning…kinda overkillChristy Read

The theater itself was super comfortable. The electric reclining chairs were a nice touch. I wish I could have given them a 5 star rating, but concessions were poorly managed and took freaking forever to fill orders. I ended up canceling my order because my movie was about to start. Fix this issue and I will probably give them 5 stars next timeStephen Weaver

The performance of La Traviata, one of the most popular operas, Friday night was very special. We saw the MET production on PBS a couple of weeks ago with Quinn Kelsey and it just was not as good as what we saw last night. (I would guess that because it was a live performance that made all the difference in the world. The fact that you have world-class performers in front of you on stage couldn’t be a better experience.) The Soprano Danielle Talamantes is truly a rising star. Her acting was outstanding and her voice was celestial. Pene Pati the tenor brought a great deal of refinement to his performance. I never expected anything so wonderful in his talents. He is a young Samoan larger than Quinn Kelsey. Of course Kelsey is a world-class baritone and he brings his Hawaiian refinement to the stage. Really enjoyed his talent last night. The whole cast was fabulous including the two young dancers. The orchestra sounded wonderful. If you have any interest in opera you should not miss this performance. I did want to mention that that Lynn Johnson PhD did a great job with the opera overview before the performance. It did give you an understanding of where Verde was coming from when he wrote the opera. He had lost his entire family, his two boys and his wife, by the time he was 26 years old.Cliff DeVries

Hawaii Opera Theatre is awesome! They have talented singers, wonderful musicians, and great productions. It is amazing that for such a such a small company, they continue to perform at a consistently high level. Get tickets – you won't be disappointed.Alison Bhattacharyya

I love the opera here but I am afraid for its future because the board of directors were foolish enough to hire a french artistic director who lives in Germany and has no real.idea of how the opera fits in Hawaii. I predict disaster.Martha Randolph

Went to the comedy show and roast battle at O’Tooles and it was hilarious. The comics change frequently and the roast battle was a refreshing new spin to the usual comedy showcase. If you’re looking for something different to do in Chinatown on Friday nights – check out Jose Dynamite and Friends.Mandy Davis

The greatest place to laugh and hangout with friends. One of the hidden gems in Honolulu if you blink you will miss it and don't wanna miss it. Comedians are funny and sometimes off the wall love it. Will ggo back again and again.Anna Robinson

Awesome time! Well worth a night out… We all had a great time. I have gone to see the show a few times… This time, it was at Hawaiian Brian's. Loved that they spaced us all out so it was Covid safe. Great show, overall!Wendy Bond

I've been with PlayBuilders for over 6 years and am honored to be a part of their community theater productions. I've met such wonderful and unique actors and community friends who have shared their stories to be performed on stage. Our world needs this right now, as we see the anger, the despair, the hatred, the violence going on. We all have shared sadness, but we can also make connections with each other to heal and lift each other up. If you've watched PlayBuilders through the years, isn't it remarkable how you can cry, laugh and celebrate true stories which resonate with your own experiences or those of people you know. Please support PlayBuilders. Thank you!Deanna Espinas

I was first introduced to PlayBuilders in 2013 and enjoyed the community "stories" being shared. As time has gone by and I continue to attend their productions, both physically and now virtually, I am amazed at the power of these stories and the issues they address. Homelessness, Foster Care, Domestic Violence are real. They are a part of our island and without knowing these stories we wouldn't be able to address these issues personally or as a greater community. I have chosen to support PlayBuilders of Hawaii to help insure these stories continue to be told.Paul Kuehn

I have been involved with playbuilders for 10 years. I have been a performer, and I served on the board of directors since 2018.Robert George Yokoyama

We miss the old Ballet Hawaii studio location BUT the wide open spaces, large bathroom, and vast parking are nice changes. Great repurposing of the unused Dole Cannery ballrooms to make their transition into a successful one.Mina Angeles-Montero

an amazing school with great teachers of the professional background. students have a fun environment where they get to make life long friends.m c

THIS STUDIO SUCKS, the students dont even get the opportunity to geat lead and important parts, the proffesionals take care of that HAHAChloe Onato

I've only been going here for a few months, but so far I don't have any complaints. I suck at math, so was very happy to see they have free math tutors in the main library, in a study area! You can sit at a table and work alone (fast and free wifi for students), or ask the math (or english) tutor for help, which is the only thing that enabled me to pass. Beautiful campus, with large jungle trees, birds. I love the library, although they close too early during summer sessions, and are not open on weekends! One thing I don't like, however, is that in many classes, you sign up for the class and pay the tuition, and then the instructor directs you to buy a book (with an authorization code inside) ($190!) which you use to go online (Pearson MathLab), which is where you watch the videos, do the homework, quizzes and exams! If I am paying Pearson to use their website to learn all this, why am I paying the school so much tuition?We're literally paying two different institutions for one math class. Yes, I DO go to math class, but the instructor just goes over the chapter in the book and works out the examples on the board, and is available for questions. I feel this Pearson website should be included in the tuition, because..really now….the instructor isn't really doing anything after class, is she? Like grading homework? It's all online. Finally, this school advertises heavily/recruits in Asian countries, and many non-English speaking students attend the school. I don't have a problem with this, but now, in some of my classes, we have students who speak very, very poor English and can't follow along, (Excel Spreadsheet Class) and are always raising their hands to stop the teacher and have him come over and show them what to do! I don't have a problem with the occasional question regarding a formula, but most of these interruptions are for very simple things, like "How do I open a document?" Me and the rest of the class sit there and twiddle our thumbs, surf facebook or sleep while the whole class comes to a halt to allow the instructor to go to that one station and bring the non-english speaking student up to speed, while the rest of the paying class is sitting there, wasting time. One last thing; avoid the bookstore if you can, and buy or rent them online. Very expensive store, even for simple items! They sell a very cheap Texas Instruments calculator in there (recommended by the math teachers, coincidentally enough), and without even thinking, went over and bought it. They sell it for $20, but used it for about a week, and hated it. I found it very crappy, the buttons wouldn't register when pressed, etc. I was at Target later that week, and noticed they had calculators, and was shocked to see mine hanging there for $7.50! I paid $20 for a calculator Target sells for $7.50? Target had $20 calculators that were amazingly superior to mine, with larger screens, and better functions! What a joke! The other scam they do, is sell "branded" textbooks "specially printed" for Kapiolani College. Which means, they add their own little advertisements to the book! I have a "branded" textbook I bought from them, and every chapter or so there will be an advertisement in there for other classes at the college. Oh, and by the way, because they insert their own pages, guess what? The table of contents is now thrown off. By Chapter 10, when you look up "ROM" for example, the Table of Contents says Page 249. So you go to page 249, and it isn't there. So you start looking back and forth, lo and behold, it is way up on page 260. Thanks, KCC, for making me waste 5 minutes of valuable study time looking for something in a book that I paid $180 for, and in which the table of contents is now useless, because you "branded" the book with advertising inserts! Oh, and good luck selling the book online or to any other school; it says on the cover "Specially printed for KCC!". They do this, basically, to make it harder for you to sell it to a new student.James Dylan

I am a Senior citizen with several Masters Degrees and a world of experience. I can audit classes at KCC, and have taken several undergrad courses in the past two years with various instructors, all highly recommended. You get out of it what you put in, but I never failed to learn a lot in each class I took. The facilities are very good, and the cafeteria is quite good. The Ka'ikena Restaurant has a great view and a learning atmosphere, so we try to get reservations there at least once each semester. A plus is that we don't have to pay for parking and several city buses stop right at the college The teachers are student-centered which must make them crazy sometimes, because a lot of students don't have time to do any studying, or don't buy or read the course resources. This semester I am trying a service learning project. It's a lot of work but I look forward to the experience it provides to learn more about our own community.Frances Chaine

It's an absolutely great school wonderful people awesome View the food is excellent the teachers are fantastic the students are the best-looking students I've ever seen in my life anywhere it could all be supermodels most of the teachers are supermodels every classroom has a Jacuzzi one of the largest cannabis distributors she's right there some of the best waves I've ever served at the end or wave machine. Classes are 24 hours a day so they coincide with the casinos. Victoria's Secret training camp is located right next door. Pablo Escobar's nephew teaches a business class hi. Bela Lugosi is giving a lecture this October 31st. Those six Jamaicans from Cool Running can be seen periodically walking around the facility. If three McDonald's on the compound one of them serves exclusively milkshakes. You have to go upstairs to get into the basement. You can see the world's most interesting man parallel parking trains.Jonny Dakota

My daughter Joanna had been taking piano lessons from Nina and guitar lessons from Chris for over 2 years. She had a natural gift for music and the two of them were able to foster that raw talent and mold her as they knew how. They stayed current on their music selections and that helped to motivate Joanna into practicing and performing in front of family and friends. She was also motivated enough to perform twice in their recitals for both instruments. Payment was easy enough, I never had a problem with makeup lessons or billing. Amanda who worked in the office and coordinated this was very organized. Music books were available for purchase there, and the Piano Marvel software they used enticed my daughter to practice. I was also very impressed with Chase, the office manager and got to know him on a personal level. I will truly miss stopping by each Sunday and talking with them and Chris and Nina on Joanna's progress. They made it feel like an Ohana. Mahalo for your friendship! I would strongly recommend this studio for your music lessons. They are a class act!!Doug Choy