WOTS: Simple Acts of Kindness

Posted by Cameron Enomoto | Feb 1, 2023 | Opinions, Word on the Street | 0 |

By Cameron Enomoto | Staff Writer

Word on the Street: What is something kind someone did for you that put a smile on your face?

Sandra Kageura
Age: 53
Hometown: Pearl City, Oʻahu
Major: None

“I took piano classes with Professor Lum when she first taught at a different community college almost 30 years ago and this semester I had enrolled really late. It put a smile on my face when she helped to get me in her class so I could play music with her again.”

Erika Sugiyama
Age: 22
Hometown: Aichi, Japan
Major: Business

“I got a letter from my boyfriend in the mail recently. It made me really happy to get it because I haven’t seen him lately.”

Xandra Morataya
Age: 21
Hometown: Waipahu, Oʻahu
Major: Medical Assisting

“I had someone compliment my dress a few days ago and that made me really happy because it was my first time wearing it out.”

Sarah Han
Age: 20
Hometown: Hawaiʻi Kai, Oʻahu
Major: Biology

“I would say when my sister does something funny or my cats. I have three cats so they always do silly things.”

Kim Vo
Age: 23
Hometown: San Diego, California
Major: Pre-nursing

“When I see dogs they always put a smile on my face. I feel like I get along better with dogs more than people.”

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Cameron Enomoto

Cameron is a third-year student at Kapiʻolani Community College studying to complete her AA in social work. She recently completed her AA in secondary education and plans to stay at KCC for two more years before transferring to UH Mānoa. Cameron is always open to experiencing new things and loves learning about what the world has to offer.

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