UH dorm scramble extends to WAIKIKI

Housing was never a problem when I lived in the dorms, but apparently it's a big problem now because there are more dormers than on-campus spaces. To remedy the situation, the University of Hawaii Housing Staff made a deal with the Aston Hotels and secured dozens of hotel floors just so these students have a place to stay.

Imagine being a freshman or sophomore from the mainland...and receiving your dorm assignment -- Aston Waikiki Reef Tower Room 2410, and you have a view that overlooks Waikiki Beach and two nighclubs are downstairs. Oh, the temptation! I know parents who drop off their kids before school starts get a kick outta that stuff!

Though Waikiki is 15 minutes from campus, the best way is to catch the bus as there's a route that goes straight from Waikiki to Manoa. Driving and parking is a nightmare and is expensive, and I don't think a lot of students from out of town realize that.

So...instead of having roaches and ants greet you hello -- they get housekeeping and room service.