Kaoru Kanehira - Kapiʻolani CC Spring 2021 Graduate

Life is unpredictable. Just three years ago, when I arrived at this beautiful island, I never ever expected what happens today. I am proud of what I achieved, overcame, and learnt.

I appreciate everyone who is around me, especially my mother, Fumina. She raised me, supports me, and gave the opportunities for me to be who I am now. I respectfully thank my mom. Also, my sister, Manami. She is always my ally, study buddy and best friend. Without the awesome family member, I could do not anything.
I would like to mention my wonderful fiance, Adam. He is always by my side for me. I am excited to start my own family with him soon. Yes, very soon. When I officially graduate from KCC, I will be Mrs!

Let me say thank you for great KCC faculty. They made my days, and they made my future.

Ms.Malm made my English foundation. Mr. Uedoi developed my English. As an international student, I really grateful for their lecture.

Mr. Tan encourages me to pursue my dream as a professional accountant. I can not thank him enough! Mr. Dooley helps me to go through tough days to think about my future as a mentor. I could decide my future thanks to him. Mr. Seabolt teaches me a lot of important things through accounting club experiences.

I wish I could have enough space for listing every faculty here, however, I would like to say I really, really appreciate them. With everything they gave me in my heart, I am graduating from KCC.

'Education is the sleeping pill that makes dreams happen. ' - Peggy Hill