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Overall
I wish I had known...
That it was okay to wear perfume, contrarry to medical advise given. Bring nice clothes and shoes, because there are places where you will want to dress up. don't bring any text books or electric items. They weigh too much and are cheap enough to purchase, Also you will need a converter. Most importantly: It's okay to drink (bottled) water and to eat food washed in water. following mediacl advise given by a travel nurse I didn't drink anywater for 2 months and became severely dehydrated.
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In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I had a ball! I wished I'd been able to drag myself away to visit more of the countryside and neighboring countries!
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
You will have to drag yourself to class for having such a great time. Be certain to go on the school trip to Mombasa and any safari trips; this discount is incredible. Use your student ID to (attempt) to get the Kenyan rates (There is a higher rate for Some foreingers.) Register your passport with the US embassey as soon as you get there. Don't wear your back pack behind you. It makes for easy pickings for would be pick-pockets. Wear it in front of you like a baby carrier! Always be alert of your surrounding. And the number one suggestion: Never give money to the glue kids. If they are truly pulling at your heart strings and they will, buy them food!
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Jamie F
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I wish I had known...
I already knew quite a few Kenyans here in the States andit halped me a great deal. However, there were so many little things here and there that you can only learn by living in a place for an extended amount ot time. So in retrospect, i cannot say what i wished I had known because I had to be there to learn it.
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In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
I strongly reccomende USIU-Nairobi. However, this is Kenya in East Africa, and is not for everybody, The faint of heart need not apply. Nairobi is a tough place with a lot of crime but also a lot of excitment to be had. Adapt quick and you will make it. Listen carefully to thise who have been there a long time and do as they say. Do not insist on sticking to your way or no way, it won't work here and you will end up in a bad position one day wishing you had listened.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Nairobi is a great place,but be careful. Do not trust anyone to quick and learn all the "games" that are played there. Remember, no matter how much fun you are having it is a third world country with a lot of problems and as a forigner, you sometimes make a tempting target. However, if you adapt and are very tolerant, you can have a life changing time. I loved it there, lived there twice and plan on going back to work there one day.
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Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Home university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
I moved out into my own apartment. I had a better social life and the expense was very reasonable. One down side was unreliable water and difficult to get my own phone line.
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Personal comments
the new accomadation were nice, but quite a distance from town. Transporation was not flexible, though reliable and offered through the school. The food was catered but not very appetising. At the time the new President was working hard to improve the quality of food offered.
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gezu a
Overall
I wish I had known...
there language
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
take ample information before enter the uinversity
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
take ample information before enter the uinversity
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Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
I spent less during my stay in kenya because of the strong value of the dollar $1= 50-80Shillings. This enabled me to live like a Queen and afford to do things that I couldn't afford to do in the US.
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Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Food, Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
I would not recommned changing any significant amount of dollars to shillings in advanced. With the flucuating market it may more profitable to exchange on an an needed basis. Also, get some one (local that is trustworthy) to exchange your money on the black market. You will receive a higher return.
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philip n
Kenya, Undergraduate
Informatics, 2022
Overall
i dont know for real.
but i guess they do offer
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Pros
nothing i know
Cons
help interns in learning and offering jobs when they prove their potentiality
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