United States International University, Nairobi (USIU)

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!

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.

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.

take ample information before enter the uinversity

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.