AIM Manila

Enjoy the vibrant social life and beautiful nature, and don't hesitate to get in touch with the local people, you will have a lot of excellent experiences which you will never forget.

Experience the culture and the life in the Philippines. Do not be afraid to interact with society.

I can definitely recommend to travel as much as possible. Go and see the beautiful islands and beaches, make a diving course and explore the underwater world - it's awesome. If you want to live off campus check out www.housinginteractive.com.

English is spoken widely and still somehow an "official" language, so you can interact with the local people in English. This was also a factor in my choice of country - in the Philippines you can also have a close contact with local people if you speak English - unlike other Asian countries like China or Japan. But even if English is widely used in the Philippines it's very useful to learn a little bit of Tagalog - it's not very hard and people appreciate it if you make an effort to learn their local language.

Try not to overload your studies - travelling is amazing in the Philippines!!! and better try to come some time ahead or stay longer! And dont worry about your security in this country, everything is really safe!

housing in Manila is very cheap, the dorm costs 300$ per month and you get a much much better apartment for nearly the same price. Just stay the first days in the dorm till you find the right apartment, dont worry, you'll find one - and it is easier if you arrange it from Manila then your homecity.