A host family usually has daily interaction with the student and may include him or her in family activities. A landlord usually has minimal interaction with a renter. There are several options for transportation on Oahu, including driving a car, riding the bus or a bicycle, or walking. Students who opt to have a car usually rent, rather than purchase, the vehicle. International students must have a current, valid driver's license from their home country and an international driver's license in order to drive in Hawaii.
Automobile insurance is mandatory by law in Hawaii for both rented and purchased cars.
To rent a car from a major car rental company in the U.S., an individual must be at least 25 years old, a licensed driver, and the bearer of a major credit card. Rates vary depending on the length of rental and the type of car rented. Local company visits are organized throughout the program so that students may gain a practical understanding of American management theories through discussions with company representatives. Community activities involve a visit to a traditional Hawaiian ahupuaa, where students experience working in taro fields and fish ponds. Cultural activities include a visit to an ahupua'a, a traditional Hawaiian agricultural district.