Kama Aina Example Essays (Why I Want to Live at Kalo Terrace)
February 27, 2009
There are a few reasons why I would like to move into Kalo Terrace. Many of these reasons have to do with the location of the apartment complex.
I would like to move into Kalo for one real reason and that is Kalo’s close proximity to the University of Hawaii. The location is a ten minute walk, five minutes to skate to my classes. This is very important to me because this means I can sleep in a little later and I do not have to desperately search for parking in the morning. These two factors alone enable me to wake up an hour and a half later than I would if I lived at my parent’s house in Kailua.
Another reason for me wanting to move into Kalo is the atmosphere of the building itself. Before my decision to move to Kalo, I was living in a one bedroom apartment complex where the other tenants were much older than me. This posed a challenge for me since I view myself as very social. Living in an apartment with others that are roughly my age and all of which are still going to school seems like it would be ideal for me. I already know a few of the tenants because they are in my classes and have hung out with them on a few occasions. I really enjoyed how the other tenants are very friendly and welcoming.
The location of Kalo is ideal for school but also situated near many shops. There are a few coffee shops around the area that are very nice and a good place to get some homework done. There are also many grocery stores around the area including Down to Earth and Star Market. Not to mention there are many places to eat offering a variety of choices ranging from Greek to sushi. Bank of Hawaii is located right on University Ave. which is very convenient. There is also a great ice cream shop located next to the bank. The location of Kalo is also an ideal location for an essay route into Waikiki. This works out well for me because I like to surf and it’s a short drive from Kalo to a number of surf spots on the south side.
Example #1 by Michael Medoff
Kalo Terrace seems like a great place for me because it is conveniently located close to my daily routines such as school, gym, and friends. It also seems like a great opportunity to learn because it provides me a place to study and get my school work done. These apartments are fully furnished so I don’t have to worry twice this year about furnishing an apartment. Kalo Terrace meets all my wants and needs overall because it’s a convenient location, and I have always wanted to experience living in a dorm.
The location of Kalo Terrace is ideal because I have several friends that live just mintues away in the U dorms, and it is relatively close to my school, Heald College. As a result I don’t have to wake up and leave awfully early for things such as school. This area is also suitable because I know my way around this part of the Island.
I have several reasons as to why I have always looked forward to living in a dorm while attending college. First of all I love to meet new people. I come from the small island of Kauai where everyone already knows each other; therefore, I am excited to meet people from other places typically to expand my knowledge of other places and make new friends. Living in the dorm will also promote me to take time to study and do school work because I will be surrounded by other students.
Example #2 by Christina Appleby
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February 26, 2009
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February 19, 2009
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Group Name: Hawaii Student Suites!
We offer three different types of accommodations!
February 17, 2009
We are Hawaii’s oldest, largest, and only full-service dorm management company. We service all of Hawaii’s colleges and universities.
As a full-service dorm provider, we offer three student housing options that are sure to meet the needs of students and their families.
The Student Suites Collection
These buildings offer a conventional dorm experience, are available to all college students, and are 100% student rentals.
Units are rented by the semester or the school year. Single and double occupancy rooms are available. All units come with full kitchens or kitchenettes, are furnished and include electricity, water, cable, internet and trash service.
Student Resident Assistants live at each property and each student is assigned to an RA who will assist them through problem resolution, questions, etc. The RAs also sponsor student life activities available to all students. These units are popular with freshmen and sophomores but are open to all students.
Buildings are alcohol and drug-free, and each student is accountable for their own behavior. The rules are enforced by the on-site House Director and RA.
Our Student Suites Collection include Beachwalk and Kalo Terrace.
The Hotel Dorm Collection
These are rooms leased in Waikiki hotels. Of the ten in which we lease units, nine are managed by Outrigger and Aqua Hotels, two of Hawaii’s largest hotel management companies. The other hotel is a privately managed garden hotel.
These accommodations are popular with upperclassmen and freshmen committed to their studies.
Rooms are large and maintained by the hotel staff. Suites are fully furnished and include electricity, water, cable, internet and trash service. Weekly maid service is also included.
Units are rented by the bed and can be single or double occupancy.
There is an RA (Resident Assistant) on site. Student life programs are available to students.
The hotels are rated three-star and above and are also available to students’ families when visiting Hawaii.
Rooms are also alcohol and drug-free. As a general rule, in addition to our rules, students must also follow the hotels’ rules.
Our Hotel Dorm Collection includes: Maile Skycourt, Island Colony, Palms, Waikiki West, and White Sands.
The Student Rental Collection
Our Student Rental Collection includes rental and condominium apartments. These are available for rent to all students, are fully furnished, and include electricity, water, cable, internet and trash service. Rooms are rented by the bed. Both single and double occupancies are available.
Each student is assigned an RA from the dorm and/or hotel buildings. RAs fill the normal role but are just not on site. Student life programs are available and students are free to join students from other buildings in our student life activities.
Most buildings have an independent resident manager who works for the owner of the building. We enforce our own rules. No drugs or alcohol allowed in our units. Complaints through or by the resident manager will be handled by the assigned RA or House Director.
Our Student Rental Collection includes: Ala Moana Tower and Tradewinds
We hope that one of our three dorm options will satisfy the needs of the students and their families. E komo mai. Come in – we welcome you. Be a guest in one of our dorm properties.
Waikiki West
February 17, 2009
Waikiki West Student Suites
Waikiki West is located in the Ohana Waikiki West Hotel, which is part of the Outrigger family of hotels. This is an eighteen story building in Waikiki, at 2330 Kuhio Ave. It is two blocks from the beach. This location offers the most amenities of all of our properties with weekly professional maid service, a fitness room, 24-hour security, 24-hour help desk and much more! This is a great location for international students who do not want to worry about purchasing sheets, towels, dishes and other household items.
Address: 2330 Kuhio Ave, Honolulu,HI 96815
Style: studios with kitchenettes
Amenities: pool, 24/hr desk, 24/hr security, on-site laundry, two blocks from the beach, weekly professional maid service, fitness room and 24/hr maintenance.
Prices: Doubles: $750.00, Singles: $1,250.00
Furnishings: two full beds (doubles), king beds (singles), table with chairs, night stand, entertainment center, and lamps.
Air: central air
Parking: off site through Pro Park
*All prices are per person per month and include: electric, cable, internet, water and trash.
Waikiki West Layout
Kalo Terrace
February 17, 2009
Kalo Terrace Student Suites
Kalo is located at 1054 Kalo Place and is one block from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. This is a great location for UH students. They can walk to class! Kalo is one hundred percent students with about 180 residents. There are four Resident Assistants that live on-site and a Housing Director. There is a large pool and on-site parking. This is an ideal location for students wanting to experience a dorm community setting.
Address: 1054 Kalo Place, Honolulu, HI 96826
Style: Four Bedroom, two bath apartments
Amenities: on-site parking, on-site laundry, one block from UH
Prices: Doubles: $650.00, Singles: $925.00
Furnishings: twin beds, desks, chairs and night stands. In the living room: couch, love seat, entertainment center with tv, dining table and chairs
Air: none
Parking: on site at $75.00 per month
* All prices are per person per month and include: electric, cable, internet, water and trash.
Kalo Terrace Layout
Why Choose to Live In A Dorm?
February 10, 2009
Hawaiian Island Student Suites offers a Kama’aina Scholarship Program which is designed to provide an opportunity for local students to experience college dorm living.
When I graduated from Saint Louis High School in 1966,I decided to attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Many of my friends went away to mainland schools. When they came home for the summer, I noticed a big change. They are more mature and more confident than those of us who stayed in Hawaii. I realized that going from high school to college for me was a change in location, moving from Saint Louis High School to the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I simply went to school in a different location,but everything else remained the same-same friends,same home,same activities and the same routine. thos who went to the mmainland had a different experience-new friends,new roommates, new activities and a new routine.
A college dorm is more than a place to live. A dorm is a college class in life experience. A dorm is a college class in human relations,a college class in making friends, a college class in maturity, a college class in conflict resolution and independence. It is a class in deciding who you are and what you want to be. It helps you to establish and identify your core beliefs that will guide you successfully for the rest of your life.
A dorm also offers a number of planned social programs. Living in a dorm is an opportunity to be independent of your family and become part of a new “family” with the trained staff available for guidance or just someone to talk to and help. A dorm is the safety net that gives students a chance to grow.
Living in a dorm also saves on the cost of driving,gas,and wear and tear on the vechile, but mroe importantly the safety of not having to drive back and forth to school.
We encourage you to consider living in a dorm to enhace your college experience!
Sincerely,
Peter Savio
President
Tradewinds
February 10, 2009
Tradewinds Student Suites
TRADEWINDS IS SOLD OUT FOR FALL 2010
Tradewinds is located at 330 Hobron Lane at the corner of Ala Moana Blvd. It is one block from Ala Moana Beach Park. This apartment complex is a three story walk up and is made up of studio apartments. There are students, professionals and families that live at this location. This is ideal for upperclassmen who want more of an apartment-style living situation with semester-long leases and roommate matching services.
Address: 330 Hobron Lane, Honolulu, HI 96814
Style: Studios
Amenities: on-site parking, on-site laundry
Prices: Doubles: $650.00, Singles: $925.00
Furnishings: twin beds, desks, and chairs
Air: none
Parking: on-site at $125.00 per month
*All prices are per person per month and include: electric, cable, internet, water and trash.
Tradewinds Layout
