We asked some of the brightest folks from within the community to reflect back on their days in school and to share with us a story of when they learned a particularly important or impactful lesson. We’ve shared highlights below.

Esther Hi’ilani Candari

One of the turning points in my college education was the first time I realized I was probably going to fail a class. After maintaining a near-perfect GPA for three years, I took a music theory lab that was a nightmare for me and would have taken hours every day to master. Read more>>

Chania Kemp

The most important lesson I learned during college is to be present, have patience, and enjoy the now. I learned a few things, but they all play a role individually. I look back now that I have graduated and am out of school, wishing that I would have just enjoyed the “now” simply because there is so much beauty in the present moment, but at the time, I did not understand that. Read more>>

Megan Evans, CPA

One impactful lesson I learned in my college tax class was that you don’t have to have all the answers to your client’s questions in real-time; and they don’t expect you to either. It is okay to pause, think about their question, let them know that you need to further research the topic, and get back to them with an answer. Read more>>

Winnie Mzembe

In school, I learned that the essence of the craft lies in embodying truth, embracing vulnerability, and relentlessly pursuing authenticity in every performance. Read more>>