Kama Aina Example Essays (Why I Want to Live at Kalo Terrace)

                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