United States International University, Nairobi (USIU)

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.

Florida 2000! (go with the locals), Carnivore! Tratoria is the best Italian resteraunt: Great food & service!

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.

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!

Everyone spoke english. It was next to impossible for my to learn Swahili, besides basic phrases I learned for shopping purposes.