Kapi‘olani Community College is an extremely special place because we are named after Queen Julia Na-pela-kapu-o-Kakaʻe Kapi‘olani. The Queenʻs motto is Kūlia i ka Nu’u, Strive for your Highest, which can be felt through the words in our podcast. Kuilei Courageous Conversations hosted by Kapi‘olani Community College’s Kuilei Outreach Program is a series of talks and interviews around students success through the lens of our students, staff, and faculty. We will cover topics around our outsta ...
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The History of the Hawaiʻi Association for College Admission Counseling (HACAC)
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“I have great respect for the past. If you don’t know where you’ve come from, you don’t know where you’re going. I have respect for the past, but I’m a person of the moment. I’m here, and I do my best to be completely centered at the place I’m at, then I go forward to the next place.” - Maya Angelou The Hawai’i Association for College Admission Cou…
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Kapiʻolani Community College provides opportunities for students to test their leadership opportunities. There are no complicated requirements, just the willingness to explore beyond one's comfort zone and try new things. In this episode we talk story with the Kapiʻo News Staff Writers, Cameron Enomoto, Juri Dagio, and Shawna Takaki. In this episod…
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We close out 2023 with Kapi‘olani Community College's Student Congress who are the official channel between the students and the College's Administration. In this episode we learn from Kimberly Song - President, Zachary Gibson - Vice President, Ratana Kim - Secretary, Maria Schmitz - Communications Officer and Martino Koo - Treasurer, the AMAZING t…
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Where Are They Going? Making The Most Out Of Life From Japan to Australia to Hawai'i (Liberal Arts)
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One of the many traits of a successful student is the willingness to push beyond their comfort zone. This couldn't be more true for International students. They have to learn a new language, new culture, new educational system, and a new way of life. In this episode we have soon-to-be-graduate, Fall 2023 to be exact, Kiri Yoshida sharing her succes…
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Thank you for tuning into another Kuilei Courageous Conversations podcast. In this wonderful episode, we talk story with Ohana Waikiki East by Outrigger General Manager, Mrs. Kiana Beimes. This honors graduate from Kapiʻolani Community College's Hospitality and Tourism Program (she also won an Outstanding Student award...just sayin') provides FABUL…
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The Kuilei Outreach Program Team is Alfie and Sheldon (me). When we are out in the community, it is quite common to hear folks say "I am not college ready" or "I don't think college is for me." What they don't realize is EVERYONE has what it takes to be successful. In this episode we have Jim Gabriel Vergara, Lunalilo Scholar and Farrington HS grad…
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We always encourage students to dream big with the understanding that they need to put in 100% effort. This means setting priorities and embracing possibly a long list of sacrifices required to achieve these goals. In this episode, we learn from Kapiʻolani CC graduate, Vanessa Joy Ubante, RN at Queenʻs Medical Center in Honolulu, about her journey …
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Our last podcast was back in December 2022 therefore we are REALLY excited to be back on-line. There were movements and changes but are ready to provide you all with more stories and insights from those making positive impacts in our communities. If you have topics you would like us to highlight, please reach out to us at kuilei@hawaii.edu, 808-734…
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Kapi‘olani Community College's Student Congress is the official channel between the students and the College's Administration. In this episode we learn from Shawna Takai - President, Jenny Brown - Vice President, Julius Laurentius - Secretary, Micah Tutuvanu - Public Relations and Tim Lum - Treasurer, how they felt about 2022 and hopes for 2023. Th…
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Kapi‘olani Community College's Student Congress is the official channel between the students and the College's Administration. In this episode we learn from Shawna Takai - President, Julius Laurentius - Secretary, and Micah Tutuvanu - Public Relations, the wonderful initiatives that are coming up. They even offer some amazing insights around persev…
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In this episode we are talking story with a Kapiʻolani Community College Hospitality and Tourism student, Marika Suzuki, who shared her amazing journey between Japan and Hawaiʻi. She also provided heartfelt words of advice for prospective International Students. "Donʻt feel pressured to be perfect." Please take a moment to hear Ms. Suzukiʻs story a…
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Happy International Podcast Day (09/30/2022)! In this special episode, we have our 1st Place Winner of Kapi'olani Community College's Aloha Club Trivia Contest, Mr. Kohlby Soong. BUT, what makes this interview special is that he is also a proud graduate of this wonderful College - BONUS! Please listen to his heartfelt insights on caring for our lan…
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In this episode we talk with 2018 Culinary Arts HONORS graduate, Justin Udom, founder and owner of Pop Culture Artisan Pops - https://popcultureap.com/. Justin enrolled at Kapiʻolani Community with a Bachelorʻs Degree in Business from Loyola Marymount University, several years of work experience in finance, and a dream. His insights on what it take…
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We start with our Season opener with another amazing conversation with another Kapiʻolani CC graduate. Jennifer Wong-Ala talks about her journey from Waiamānalo to Oregon where she is within reach to completing her Ph.D in Ocean, Earth, & Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. "Find your allies, find your mentors, find your people, and do…
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We wrap up this Season with Partner Akiona, who graduated with his Associate in Arts and Bachelor's degree in Hawaiian Studies. In this episode he talked about over coming obstacles from being placed on suspension to being on the Dean's List...TWICE! His insights around student success were AWESOME, which actually comes to no surprise since he was …
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Kapi‘olani Community College's Student Congress is the official channel between the students and the College's Administration. In this episode we learn from the Executive Team the benefits of getting involved and plans for the Fall 2022 semester. President: Shawna Takaki Vice President: Jenny Brown Treasurer: Timothy Lum Advisor: Roymn Sabatchi If …
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In this episode we have another Kap'olani Community College graduate, Ria Sanford, who embraced her life's twist and turns from a college student to a financial aid specialist . We learned how she strives to be her true self by creating her own journey that "makes her soul happy." She even put on her financial aid hat and provided excellent insight…
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In this episode, we spend some time with Zane Williams who is a Fall 2020 graduate and Lunalilo Scholar of Kapi'olani Community College. Listen to his wonderful insights on college as well as life. He talks about how his experience at Kapi'olani Community College impacted him on an educational, personal and spiritual level. We just loved the words …
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"Change doesn't happen in an instant. Change happens over time." Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone "can be life changing". Listen to this amazing journey with our special guest, Geneva Costales. She always wanted to become a school counselors since her elementary school years and she is now living the dream. Shout out to the "good vibes pe…
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Where Are They Going? From The Humble Beginnings in Ewa Beach to Cooking Healthy Options (Culinary Arts Degree)
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"Life is tough but we have to be tougher." In this episode we have a recent Kapiʻolani Community College Culinary Arts graduate, Nikko Bolo. He was one of two of Kapiʻolani Community Collegeʻs 2022 Commencement Speakers who provided wonderful life advice. https://youtu.be/USXb-OG2Fao Please listen to his wonderful journey from Campbell HS in Ewa Be…
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On March 4, 2022 was the University of Hawaiʻi Community Collegeʻs (UHCC) Excellence In Education Day. It was a day for all UHCC employees to gain insights and knowledge from their colleagues. Mālama Kekahi i Kekahi (Taking care of our students, each other, and ourselves) was this yearʻs theme that reflected on UHCC's ongoing commitment to student…
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Thanks again for tuning in! This is a follow up to our first Podcast on Select Programs. Just a reminder that students need to apply as a Liberal Art student first, complete the Program's PREREQUISITES, and THEN apply to our Select Programs. If there are any questions, feel free to email us at kapcoun@hawaii.edu.…
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We are so excited to share our latest episode. During our recent High School Counselors and Community Partners Workshop that was on February 24, 2022, Alfie Gonzales facilitated a discussion with some of students who provided wonderful insights about their college journey at Kapiʻolani Community College. Please enjoy with great Courageous Conversat…
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"You know what is better than back breaking construction?!? Is a classroom, an air condition classroom!" In this episode is an awesome conversation with another Kapiʻolani CC alumnus, Apenisa Saulekaleka otherwise known as "Nisa". He talks about his journey that includes graduating from high school with a 1.4 grade point average to completing his K…
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In this episode, we highlight how to navigate through the "Add Program" tab in apply.hawaii.edu. Make sure you check out our previous episode, "Picking A Degree: Explore Your Interest and Values" for assistance on how to pick a degree that is right for you. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at kapcoun@hawaii.edu. Donʻt forget to ch…
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Thanks again for tuning in! In this episode, we talk about degrees (or programs) that have a selection process (Select Programs). These include our Health Science, Nursing, and New Media Arts degrees. Students need to apply as a Liberal Art student first, complete the Program's PREREQUISITES, and THEN apply to those Select Programs. If there are an…
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Every year we receive inquiries from students about enrolling in more than one University of Hawaiʻi Community College. The assumption is that they would have to submit an application to each UHCC campus when they really donʻt. In this episode, we talk about how it is so easy to register for courses at different University of Hawaiʻi Community Coll…
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In this episode, Alfred "Alfie" Gonzales from Kapiʻolani Community College's Kuilei Outreach Program will introduce a really cool University of Hawai'i tool that will help you along your academic journey with deciding your degree or major in College. Please check out this free on-line tool called the Hawai'i Career Explorer. https://careerexplorer.…
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In this episode, we provide a general overview on how to apply to Kapiʻolani Community College. The site to start the application process is apply.hawaii.edu. Make sure you select "Kapiʻolani" under the heading "Community Colleges". A tutorial that covers each step of the Kapiʻolani Community College application can be found on the link below. http…
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Alfie and I (Sheldon) from the Kuilei Outreach Program at Kapiʻolani Community College want to wish you all a Happy New Year! We hope you all are safe and doing well. This latest episode was recorded outside at Kapi‘olani CC on the Great Lawn. It seems things are changing constantly therefore we appreciate your patience. We are hoping to bring you …
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We are BACK! Well...maybe we never left but took a little break. In this episode we have Colette "Aunty Coco" Andrade-Fujii, Susan Kazama, and Dr. Shannon Sakaue along with Alfie and myself highlighting the innovative projects we hope will help students transition to our wonderful college. First, we have our FREE Virtual Open House that is on Octob…
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We hope you all had a great summer! In this Episode, we talk about how to apply for Spring and Fall 2022. Yes, the application is LIVE at apply.hawaii.edu. A tutorial on how to navigate through the UHCC application can be found HERE. We also highlighted our first ever Virtual Open House happening on October 22nd and 29th both from 9:00am to noon (H…
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Enter The Academic Year With Flexibility, Self Care, & Time At The Beach
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In this episode we bring back two excellent mental health and wellness counselors, Brooke Conway and Cindy Melim from the Ka‘au Program for Student Mental Health and Wellness at Kapi‘olani Community College. They shared the importance of self care that include executing purposeful preventative measures with stress management versus waiting until yo…
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Thank you listeners for your patience and we hope you are all doing well. It has been a while. Alfie and I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect and to look ahead on what will be a year of all kinds of changes. We truly appreciate all your support and we look forward to another amazing year of learning and enlightenment. Please take care of yo…
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Where Are They Now? Striving for her Highest with Strength, Resiliency, Compassion, and Love (Social Work Degree)
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What a way to close out this semester with an awesome AWESOME interview with Malia Ishimura. In this episode, Malia talks openly about her challenges and successes along her educational journey as a returning adult. Her selflessness can be witnessed in her position as a Social Worker assisting youth and families. Below is just a part of her "Mahalo…
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Today's youth are doing amazing things at such a young age. As for the Kuilei Outreach Program that manages the College's Dual Credit Program, we LOVE IT when we see students move forward with PURPOSE. Back in May of 2018, Kapi‘olani Community College had our first with one of our graduates, Maximillian Soares Miehlstein, walked with not only his A…
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We are in some tough times when it comes to financing....anything....really. However, when it comes to attending college, there is financial assistance. In this wonderful episode, we talked with the Kapi‘olani Community College Financial Aid team. They provided a great overview of financial aid and also insights on how best to manage your money. Qu…
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Learning and growth come in different forms. In this episode, we walk along with Nolan Hong who shared his heartfelt journey with one of our beloved instructors, Lina Doo. His message highlighted how education comes from places one would least expect. It was instructors who instilled confidence when no one else would, it was those classmates who st…
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Where Are They Now? Political Science to Photography to….Coconut Rhinoceros Beetles? (Science Degree)
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What do you do when you are right at the finish line, about to take that next major step, but you discover a passion that has been brewing for some time? Take a listen to this episode with Brandy Leigh Adams who takes us through her journey of hard work, dedication, and staying focused on her passion for science. She even provides a snapshot into h…
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In this episode, we interviewed another Kaimukī High School alumna class of 2019 Candy Yang who talked about her continuous journey with looking for ways to adapt, her willingness to accept new things, and taking on challenges. She presented an interesting insight on how making connections was important toward her success in life and in college. Sh…
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Where Are They Now? From Her Humble Beginnings in Kaimukī to the Paths of Queen Kapi‘olani
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The roads in life are never a straight but a mix of twist and turns with opportunities along the way. In this episode we had a blast talking story with Kapi‘olani Community College alumna, Colette Higgins. This Kaimukī HS Class of 1984 graduate talks about her time at Star Market working full-time, to retracing the steps of Queen Kapi‘olani, to bec…
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What does a Lamborghini, Lean On Me, and Linguistics have in common? You guessed it! An insightful interview with Dr. Louise Pagotto, Chancellor of Kapi‘olani Community College. Join us as we learn about her passion for teaching; sharing of her student success stories; and her advice for students navigating through this pandemic. Please enjoy! Orig…
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We have another exciting episode with a Kapi‘olani Community College alumnus, this time with Chef David Lukela. What an amazing journey of change, taking risks, and following your passion. The original plan was to pursue medicine, and he actually graduated from Occidental College with a Biochemistry degree with a minor in Economics, but currently w…
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Here we are, 2021! Whew, 2020 was a whirlwind but we are ready for this new year. In this episode, we welcome back Aunty Coco, who was actually in our very first podcast on September 18, 2019, talking about Tips for Success. Since life is VERY different, we thought to revisit our list to see if anything has changed. Please enjoy as Aunty Coco, Alfi…
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It takes students to make changes that are relevant to students. It takes brave and courageous students to step up a be that voice for students. "You can't have a Student Congress without STUDENTS." In this episode, you will hear me say "wonderful" a gazillion times because this interview was just that, "wonderful." We had the honor of interviewing…
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Hard work, dedication, and taking chances pays off. In this episode we are talking story with another Kapi‘olani Community College alumna, Tayler Pave. Her journey from not even knowing about the field of engineering and what the profession entailed to holding a position with General Electric (GE) Aviation as a Software Engineer is just amazing. Pl…
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It is always such an honor and a pleasure to reconnect with our former students to learn "Where Are They Now"? In this episode, we spent some time catching up with our former student, Ray Cortez, who is currently a Registered Nurse. He provided a candid perspective of the challenges and sacrifices he has made to achieve his personal and academic go…
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Student support on a college campus also includes providing a safe place for students to learn and thrive. In this episode, we have Brooke Conway, MPH, Student Parent Program Counselor and Devon Peterson, JD, Title IX Coordinator providing wisdom and insights on what students should know about their rights and resources around Title IX, sexual hara…
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Every single episode has a very special place in my heart and this one is no different. In this episode we have two Kapi‘olani Community College counselors, Brooke Conway from the Student Parents Program and Cindy Melim from the Ka‘au Program for Student Mental Health and Wellness share insights on how to navigate through these challenging times. R…
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The pandemic has drastically changed the landscape for education by moving practically everything online. Please enjoy this insightful conversation with History and Ethnic Studies Professor, Dr. Kelli Nakamura, who has been teaching online well before the pandemic. She reminds us that in these times of change to move forward with positivity, empath…
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