Seasider Stories
Fulfilling a Mother’s Dream
The student commencement speaker for winter 2021, Terrence Dela Peña from the Philippines, honors his single mother by getting an education.
Miss Hawaii Encourages Service
Miss Hawaii 2019–2020 Nikki Holbrook is using skills she’s developing in her business management classes to run a nonprofit organization that encourages youth to participate in service.
Courage Amidst Challenges
Two first-generation students from Samoa, Asaua Tanuvasa and Ullu Leota, share how they found courage through family and friends to finish school in the face of anxiety and loss of a loved one.
Fifth Time’s a Charm
Having her application rejected four times didn’t stop Ganchimeg Gantulga from Mongolia from persisting and ultimately being admitted to BYU–Hawaii.
Determined and Unstoppable
Mother of four Janlavtsogzol Battulga from Mongolia shares how hard pregnancies and numerous responsibilities didn’t stop her from graduating.