I'm actually a student at CBU about to graduate from the CDS undergrad program. I have LOVED my time here. The professors are wonderful and personable! They have been putting lots of work into launching this grad program and I'm sure it will be great.
I got accepted and am also seriously considering it! I am nervous about how much the entire experience is going to cost me since everything in Hawaii seems to be more expensive. It's a once in a life time opportunity though. I contacted a student who was already attending and she said she loves her program. JMK, if your friend decides to attend Hawaii tell her to shoot me a message.