Sundaes with Students Fall 2016

October 11, 2016 Event Bios, Sophomore Admin News, Sophomore Event Recaps

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Panelists:

Megan Tabata

Megan Tabata is currently a senior pursuing concurrent degrees in Marketing and Women’s Studies. She works on-campus as a communications assistant for Hawai‘i P-20 Partnerships for Education and recently completed a marketing internship with Nella Media Group. After transferring from a small liberal arts school in Washington, Megan decided to make the most of her college experience and become heavily involved both on campus and in her community. She formerly served as the 2016 Event Chairperson for Relay For Life of UH Mānoa and co-founded Planned Parenthood Generation Action. She currently serves as Vice President of Professional Development for the American Marketing Association and Public Relations Chairman for Phi Mu Fraternity. She is also a member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars as well as community organizations Ad 2 Honolulu, Bark For Life, and Planned Parenthood Young Leaders. In her free time, she enjoys reading, thrift shopping, and exploring unique and underrated events.

Panelist Advice:

  • Everything is going to work out in the end.
  • Joining clubs makes college enjoyable. Clubs help you to meet people, learn new things, and feel well-rounded.
  • Self and health first.
  • Do what you love. Find good people to motivate and challenge you.
  • Use your first two years to really explore and take GenEds to find your niche.
  • Get out there! Meet people, not just peers, but also professionals. It might end up in an internship.

Brianna Fujii

Aloha! My name is Brianna Fujii. I was born and raised in Ewa Beach, HI. I am a senior majoring in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science: Health and Exercise Science in hopes of becoming a sports psychologist. I am a Peer Advisor Leader at the Manoa Advising Center. When I’m not on campus I’m also working at the Kroc Center of Hawaii in Kapolei (not the shoe store, it’s a health and wellness center). In my free time I enjoy hiking, doing yoga, gardening, and spending time with my two dogs. Watching Netflix and trying new yummy food are also some of my favorite hobbies!

Panelist Advice:

  • Stay balanced between school, personal life, and health.
  • Schedule some breaks between classes. Itʻs not like high school. 8:30 AM class will seem early.
  • Donʻt skip classes because sometimes instructors will mention things that are not in the powerpoint or textbook.
  • Join a club or get involved in your major. It helps you get to know people, which is really useful.
  • Surround yourself with motivated friends.
  • Itʻs okay if it takes you more than four years so long as you have a direction and passion for what you are studying.

Maximo (Tony) Mejia

My name is Maximo Mejia and I am a junior working towards my BS in Computer Science. I am also the General Manager for University of Hawaii Productions, the student-run media organization that creates videos promoting the University’s different clubs, sports, events, and much more. I was born in New York City, but spent a little under half of my life going to school in the Philippines. I graduated from high school here in Honolulu’s Roosevelt High School.

Panelist Advice:

  • Networking and talking to people, and not just the people in your major is important. For example, getting internships.
  • Look for a career then find a major that will help you get there.
  • Take a class that you find enjoyable if your other classes are stressing you out.
  • Time management is key. Use your time wisely, for example study in advance and do homework or something productive.
  • “Just because your class starts at noon, it doesnʻt mean your day has to start late. Start your day early.”