Brigham Young University-Hawaii
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Brigham Young University-Hawaii, located on Oahu’s scenic North Shore, is best known for its exceptionally diverse, international student body and its deep affiliation with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The university’s strongest academic offerings leverage its unique global positioning, featuring highly regarded programs in Business Management, Hospitality and Tourism Management, and Peacebuilding. Campus life is defined by a close-knit, values-based community guided by the LDS Honor Code, where students experience a supportive "ohana" spirit alongside outdoor recreation on Hawaii's coastlines. What truly sets the institution apart is its integration with the neighboring Polynesian Cultural Center and the unique I-Work program, which allows international students from Asia and the Pacific to fully fund their education through on-campus employment.
Wikipedia:Brigham Young University–Hawaii (BYU–Hawaii) is a private college in Lāʻie, Hawaii, United States. It is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU–Hawaii was founded in 1955 and it became a satellite campus of Brigham Young University (BYU) in 1974. In 2004, it was made a separate institution. The college's sole focus is on undergraduate education.
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