Five students are embracing global opportunities this academic year, in Japan, England, and Korea.
Supported by various scholarships, each student is expanding their worldviews all while continuing to pay UH Hilo tuition.
The UH Hilo emphasizes the benefits of study abroad, highlighting how it helps students build intercultural communication skills, gain second-language proficiency, and develop a global perspective¡ªall crucial for today¡¯s workforce.
Kyson Kaneko, a major, is attending Tokyo Gakugei University in Japan as a recipient of the .
“Studying abroad has made me realize that adventure is the best way to learn, both about a new culture and myself,” said Kaneko.
Across the globe, Leiya Margareth Torrano, another business administration major, is studying at the University of Birmingham in England this semester.
Torrano received the and the .
“I¡¯ve learned how deeply culture shapes identity and how it connects to health,” Torrano explained. “When I return to Â鶹´«Ã½, I hope to inspire young healthcare students to explore different cultures and consider studying abroad.”
Year-long study abroad
Three students have received the to support year-long study abroad experiences. Dominic Hilman, a major, is attending Hokkaido University in Japan, and Brooklyn Geiger, a major, is studying at Nanzan University.
Whitney Taylor, an English major, is attending Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Korea. She also spent the summer at Korea University.
“Studying in South Korea has given me many new friends and memories that I will always cherish,” Taylor said. “Don¡¯t let fear stop you from exploring someplace new.”
—Susan Enright and Carolina Lam
