By Gavin Arucan | Staff Writer
What is the best tip you have for getting through final exams?
Isaiah Oyola
Age: 26
Hometown: Kailua
Major: Pre-Health
“Drop whatever you can, like going to the beach or hanging out with friends, stuff that isn’t necessary. Unless you have a family member to take care of. Everything else isn’t really that important as getting the good grades you’ve been working all semester for. Disconnect from everything and buckle down.”
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Armeleen Onamwal
Age: 20
Hometown: Kalihi
Major: Hospitality
“Get your notes ready ahead of time. Organize your notes so that you know where everything is.”
Jasmine Castro
Age: 21
Hometown: Kalihi
Major: Nursing
“Stay organized and don’t procrastinate.”
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Micah Vea
Age: 20
Hometown: Waipahu
Major: Mechanical Engineering
“The best way to get through finals is studying a week prior to finals. The day before is good too, but a week before is better.
Shantelle “Nani” Kaaialii
Age: “Somewhere between 40 and 42”
Hometown: Kunia
Occupation: Religion Professor at KCC and UH Mānoa
“You gotta read the textbook. The English version. I don’t know how many times I say that in class but still so many people read the wrong one.”
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