Kapi'olani CC Student Congress: December 2023

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 episode they talk about interesting interviews, getting involved, and most importantly, personal growth. This interview was bittersweet because all three of them are transferring after Spring 2024. However, they wanted to let everyone to know that Kapiʻo News IS HIRING and students will get PAID.

Please check them out at https://kapionews.com/. 

We are so excited to see what they do after Kapiʻolani Community College. Best of luck to all of them and again, Kapiʻo News IS HIRING!

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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 things they have accomplished in 2023. They are truly the voice of our students and will go above and beyond to make sure students have a great college experience at Kapi'olani CC.

Click HERE to check out one of their legacy projects that involves all the University of Hawai'i Community Colleges.

If you are interested in getting involved or have questions, please contact Student Congress at kapccsc@hawaii.edu as well as through Instagram at @kapccsc. 

Thank you!

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 successes and challenges as she ends one chapter in her life while preparing for a new one. We also have a guest co-host Mr. Shawn Yacavone, Academic Support Specialist at the College's Honda International Center (and Kapiʻolani Community College alumni) joining us on the conversation.

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Original music by Jon Hashimoto

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 FABULOUS insight on what it means to take on challenges, face your fears, reframe obstacles, and to stay humble. We were also joined by Kapiʻolani CC  Hospitality and Tourism Faculty (and former Department Chair), Dr. Dave Evans who provided some amazing stories about Kiana. 

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Original music by Joe Yoshida

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 graduate who is about to complete his Associate Degrees...yes, TWO DEGREES, in Hospitality & Tourism. Listen to how this young man navigated through adversity and managed to work, attend school full-time, and do community service, while being an extremely successful student.

Hear how his words of wisdom of "being comfortable with the uncomfortable" paved the way for his growth as a person, student, and a professional.

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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 to become a Nurse. She provides some amazing insights on what it means to be resilient and determined.

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Original music by Jon Hashimoto

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, 808-734-9399, or 808-734-9842. You can also follow us on IG at kapcc_kuilei. Thank you and enjoy!

Original music by Joe Yoshida

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. They are truly the voice for our students and will go above and beyond to make sure students have a great college experience at Kapi'olani CC. 

If you are interested in getting involved or have questions, please contact Student Congress at kapccsc@hawaii.edu as well as through Instagram at @kapccsc. Thank you!

Original music by Jon Hashimoto

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 perseverance and success.  

If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Student Congress at kapccsc@hawaii.edu as well as Instagram at @kapccsc.  Thank you!  

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 and share widely!  

Original music by Joe Yoshida