Sharky’s Cove

A favorite spot I usually like to go to in-​between classes when I have my laptop and /​or food.
When it first opened a while ago I thought it was a hang out for more of the cheerleaders since they would always be around… It has changed.
It’s a nice place to get together with others and there’s a TV, but on mute with subtitles.
Along with the couches, there’s cubicles/​desk areas where you can study /​sleep /​whatever you please on your own.
Three computers on the side if you rather not go to the computer lab and bathrooms in the back area.
There’s also offices for faulty, the student government meet in a room near the entrance and mailboxes for RSO’s are hidden in the hallway.
Remember, have your ID ready before walking in!

As a Haole Pacific, err, Hawai’i Pacific University (HPU) student, da majority of my classes take place in da lovely bum and druggie-​filled nether regions of downtown Honolulu: Fort Street Mall. Not wanting to hoof it to study at da HPU library 1 – 2 blocks away near Bishop St. OR study outside on da numerous tables + seats da line Fort Street (I sked I gonna catch TB or a disease from somebody), I go hea to relax, kaukau + study befoa my classes.
HOURS? During regular school year, Mon — Fri, 7 AM — 6 PM (closed during HPU holidays). For this summer 2012, hours are Mon — Fri, 8 AM — 5 PM (May 14 — Aug. 31, 2012)
AC, BABY! Especially welcoming on da days wen downtown no mo’ trades + da weather makes you feel as if you’re up someone’s armpit
SAFE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. Patronage of this area is limited to HPU students with a valid student ID. No need worry, beef curry, about having bums ask you fo’ money, seeing druggies tweak out after their highs, etc. I have empathy fo’ da kine populations, but wen I stay paying my hard-​earned money to attend college at mo’ den $ 1K PER COURSE, get some tings I no like deal with as I go about my college biz.
STUDY, RELAX, REPEAT. There’s about a dozen study cubicles situated in da back if you hardcore l’dat + really need to get some studying in. A large screen TV with comfy chairs is available in da middle of da room, and get a few addah sofas + comfy chairs scattered around.
PC/​PRINTER/​WI-​FI. The HPU’s wi-​fi system is available fo’ your smartphone, netbook, laptop, or addah kine electronic device. You’ll need a login + password. It’s not meep-​meep RR fast, but respectable enough. If you no mo’ computer, get 4 PCs available to log into + utilize fo’ writer papers, surf da ‘net + print out. Mind you, da buggahs are a wee slowwwwwww.
FAVE PLACE TO STUDY ON CAMPUS! I’ve come here every single freakin’ week dis past spring semester + I totally love it. HPU students might not be aware of its existence, esp. since it just opened in Sept. 2011. I like you can come hea + do a variety of things w/​o being obligated/​forced to be quiet + study.
LOCATED? Past da flower shop in the MP building, near HPU’s shuttle stop.
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