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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Student Apartment Rentals

February 17, 2009

We manage over 800 rental apartments island-wide. After living in a dorm, many upperclassmen are ready to make the transition to their own apartment. Let us assist you in taking this next step. Ask about our apartment availablitity today!

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: studioes 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: $75o.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.

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.

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 Student Suites

February 10, 2009

Tradewinds Student Suites

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: Studioes

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 $100.00 per month

*All prices are per person per month and include: electric, cable, internet, water and trash.