Career Pathways

Director of Photography: Michael Kalili

Michael Kalili’s photography career first started with cleaning toilets. But, all that hard work paid off because the freelance photographer is now the director of photography for Spike TV’s reality show...

President & Managing Director: Veronica Kaneko

Veronica Kaneko started out working the counter, and in her 31 years with McDonald’s Restaurants of Hawai‘i Inc., she climbed the food chain to become president and managing director—the region’s top corporate position.

Hospital Biller: Gail Miyasato

According to employmentguide.com, the average American changes jobs 10 times and switches careers three times over the course of a lifetime.

Boilermaker: Jason Fierro

As a kid growing up in the world’s surfing capital, O‘ahu’s North Shore, Jason Fierro never really got into the surf scene.

Geologist: Donielle Chittenden

Most geologists are adept on land, as they study the composition, structure and other physical aspects of planet Earth. For 27-year-old geologist Donielle Chittenden, it’s the sky that has no limits.

Assistant Professor: Ty Tengan

Ty Tengan always felt a little bit like an outsider growing up on Maui.

LPN: Marimon Maskell

Marimon Maskell was born in Hilo, but her family moved to San Diego, Calif., before she was old enough to recall living in the lush, Island community. Marimon, named after her parents Maria and Ramon...

College

Paper Chase

Many factors are involved in choosing a college...unless you do the backstroke in your pool of gold bullion like Scrooge McDuck, cost is always a factor.

Campus Visits

Would you buy a $40,000 car sight unseen? College is a significant investment and a foundational time in your life so, if at all possible, check out the merchandise before you buy.

College Connection

Your best friend’s skinny jeans might look awesome on her athletic frame, but will they do the same for your 5-feet-0-inches? It’s the same with colleges.

Got Your Game Plan?

Applying to college ain’t free—it can set you (or your folks) back anywhere from $40 to $80 a pop. So use a strategy that covers your bases without breaking the bank.

The Major Breakdown

Let’s say, you like to surf. But unfortunately, surfing isn’t a declarable major yet. But there are skills and lessons learned in everything we do —including surfing.

Major Tips

WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS OR LIFESTYLE CHOICES? Our Major Tips will help you make the decisions that count.

Parent Prep

How To Prepare Mom & Dad For College...

Popular Majors & Salaries

Playing on a sports team is a lot like choosing a college major. For instance, in order to be a successful soccer player, one must have a combination of skills.

Putting You To The Test

The SAT Reasoning Test and the ACT are two standardized tests for college admissions.

Mini Profiles

Chloe Honbo

For the first time, the national Trig-Star Program Contest made its way to Hawai‘i, attracting mathematically skilled students from across the state.