I have been a student at Windward Community College since 2009 with
hopes of gradating this semester. I know and assured that without TRiO and the
few gracious and caring individuals that work and Volunteer with The TRiO
program I would not be a successful as I have been in college. Throughout each
semester I have found myself more on task and able to complete class
assignments, Exams even funding applications and able to be aware and attend
school activities and Workshops through the continuous a guidance and
Counseling, Tutoring, computer and work space
support offered through the TRiO program at WCC.
There are countless examples that I could share when
I turned to TRiO for aid and support not only with our teachers and counselors
but also with my fellow colleges. The friendly and reliable atmosphere that
Trio provides creates confidence and assurance in me. Just knowing that there
will always be a place where I can find a friendly and knowledgeable person to
speak with and a work space all day from the opening of the school day till the
closing brings great comfort. Other work rooms and counselor offices even the
cafeteria closes very early leaving nowhere to study, sit and eat except TRiO.
Now that we have the library it has been a great help in the quiet study space
and research, however being that I am taking 2 writing intensive classes the
printing of these pages is quite pricy. Having unlimited printing and copying
access that I don’t have to pay for at Trio has been a great advantage to me
and many other students.
I have been a recipient of the Tutoring for summer
programs and throughout the semesters, the students that work for TRiO are very
qualified and without them I know I would have not did so well in my math
classes, Science and writing assignments.
I have also been gifted with a grant through the program, and it came at
such a needed time in my life when funds were very low and I was considering
leaving school to work full time.
Being a Native Hawaiian student I know the odds are
against me to accomplish school, I am the first generation in my ohana to go to
college and hopefully accomplish it. TRIO offers a very Ohana oriented approach
towards the students and Roy Inouye and Russell have served as a father like
figure in the guidance and support of many of us students. This method of Care
for our fellow students has encouraged most of our Native Hawaiian students to
be a part of the Program that TRiO offers.
Windward Community college is known for its personalization towards the
many students that come and go through these grounds. Every Student that has
once attended WCC and now at Manoa or other Universities always comments on
just that, saying they miss that community closeness that WCC offers.
TRiO embodies Community and personalization of each
student that enters its doors. I have been a recipient of such care and have
the privilege of witnessing it as well. It would be a great loss to WCC and its
students if TRiO were unable to operate as they are now do to cut backs. I
humbly request that Our Education and the Program funding that enable the
students of tomorrow not be depleted/cut back and targeted as a means to
success. For truly our Hawaii schooling should never be considered when
budgeting cuts is on the table of the government.
Mahalo Nui Loa, Tiati K. Kane
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