College of Natural Sciences

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

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Undergraduate Learning Emporium

Why Should You Study Here?


  • “I really like having the emporium as a resource to learn, collaborate and be part of a positive academic atmosphere.”
  • “ Raised my grades substantially... went from straight C's to A's. ”
  • “'I'm not sure what I would have done without the tutors. They're extremely helpful.”
  • “Having help with specific examples as well as simplifying different concepts was the most helpful aspects of the learning emporium.”
  • “The emporium is a fantastic resource--most days it was clear that many students were taking advantage of the opportunity to get help, and I really appreciated being able to drop in and ask specific questions. Most of the tutors were knowledgeable and helpful, as well as friendly. I really hope that this resource continues to be available, as it truly made a difference for me and in my learning.”
  • “I would not have gotten through my last semester without some great tutors that were in there”
  • “The home work for my course was very difficult this past semester. I felt like dropping my course because my grades were poor on quizzes. Several of the tutors got me through my classes and I found them to be very knowledgeable and helpful. They helped me receive a good grade in my course.”
  • “The learning emporium is a great way to keep me proactive with my courses and the requirements for them. It is an amazing place to come seek one on one help that has significantly helped me over the years.”

Anonymous Comments, December 2012 Survey



  • “Assistance with challenging homework assignments and test prep.” -Anonymous
  • “People studying the same subject matter.” -Anonymous
  • “Gain strategies and to get help on homework.” -Anonymous
  • “Confirming topics covered in class that were a bit unclear as well as how to solve problems associated with it.” -Anonymous
  • “A place to study, especially if in groups.” -Anonymous
  • “Help practicing problems and help understanding what mistakes I was making.” -Anonymous
  • “Help in all natural science courses.” -Anonymous
  • “Provided a good environment for studying, less formal than libraries but with academic context imposed, and with peer and tutor support.” -Anonymous
  • “Awesome test prep!” -Anonymous
  • “The tutors were willing to help and super helpful. I liked that I could ask them specific questions and they could explain in detail concepts/questions that i had. I really appreciated their help!” -Anonymous
  • “I liked learning the different ways students would learn the concepts.” -Anonymous
  • “Excellent place to study. Great lighting. Comfy chairs. Made use of white boards. Thank you! Better than the library.” -Anonymous

December 2011 Survey