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Campus Comment: What are you grateful for at BYU–Hawaii?

By Lisi Tiafau,
February 10, 2021
Sabrina Wolfgramme smiles wearing a jean jacket and pink, orange and white stripped shirt with a pink and orange sky reflected lake in the background.
Photo by Sabrina Wolfgramme

Sabrina Wolfgramme, a sophomore from Tonga majoring in political science and tourism management, said she is grateful for the different cultures on campus. “ I am grateful for the many diversities here at BYUH because it allows me to meet all different types of people and build connections with them.”

Losili Masima smiling wearing a pink and blue blouse with the beach in the background.
Photo by Losili Masima

Losili Masima, a junior from Tonga majoring in accounting on the operation and supply chain track, said she is grateful for the IWORK program. “I’m grateful for all the resources available that [IWORK] help me get here.” She said she is also grateful for the many diverse friends and staff that she has made and have helped her progress forward in her studies.

David Ifuna'au smiles wearing a black shirt with a balloon and the word "HAPPY" hung up on a white walled background.
Photo by David Ifuna'au

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David Ifuna’au, a junior from Solomon Islands majoring in social work, said he is grateful for BYU–Hawaii. “I am grateful to BYUH for the opportunity to come study and work because I can learn and at the same time gain experience.” He said he is grateful to BYUH which offered him the opportunity to study and make a change for him and his family.

Toeutuva Nielson smiles wearing a brightly colored red, yellow, pink, blue and black striped shirt with a green, blue and brown art in the background.
Photo by Toeutuva Nielson

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Toeutuva Magdalene Nielson, a sophomore from Samoa majoring in TESOL education, said she is grateful for the professors at BYUH. “ I am grateful for my teachers and professors because nothing has been easy for either students nor the teachers but they have been very helpful during COVID-19. My teachers have been giving me opportunities to do better in my classes, and I am grateful for them.”