- When buying internet, don’t buy the unlimited…we found out
from another traveler that buying the unlimited leads to initially fast,
highspeed internet, which then slows and then stops working. Tricky. Buy the 5
GB and add more if needed in the future.
We have our modems with us that we can pass on or sell to you!
- Baajaj’s shou would cost you 3000 shillings to school and no
more than 5-8,000 any where in the city.
- Don’t forget to turn on the heater for 10 minutes before you
shower.
- You get better exchange rates with 20/100 USD at bureau exchanges over USD 1$.
-Bring with you a mini calculator in your purse to understand exchange rates.
- You want to find a NBC bank--- these are the ONLY banks that will accept your american Visa credit card and there is one in the University and at the Airport. Changeing money as soon as you land, at the airport is helpful.
- You get better exchange rates with 20/100 USD at bureau exchanges over USD 1$.
-Bring with you a mini calculator in your purse to understand exchange rates.
- You want to find a NBC bank--- these are the ONLY banks that will accept your american Visa credit card and there is one in the University and at the Airport. Changeing money as soon as you land, at the airport is helpful.
- Learn to use an eastern potty…it’s actually a lot more
sanitary than the western potty when u really think about it.
- Bring ALL supplies. == your own gloves, so they can be in
your size. Your own disclosing agent, if you want it. GOGGLES! They don’t have
them here. PPE…but it’s probably too hot
for PPE, 90% of the time. I had blood
splatter directly into my eye on day one of surgery … I spent the rest of the
day chasing down the pt’s chart to confirm she was sero negative for Hep C and HIV neg. … our school forgot to inform me that PPE
goggles would NOT be provided.
- Laundry detergent if you plan on doing your own laundry –
save you a few $s.
- Everyone is out to make a $ off of you…so bargain
everything, and ask prices even if it seems outrageous.
- The school’s student canteen is the cheapest option for food
on campus.
- Learning a little bit of Swahili goes a looong way.
- Arusha>Mwenge market, dar> Zanzibar --- Order of
prices of things. Arusha prices however
can’t be done at touristy shops; rather shop at gas stations and vendors that
come up to your car.
- Make friends-- people here are always very willing to help
- Beware of Africafe...we're not sure yet if it's the culprit causing all of our minor stomach problems....more investigation is needed on this bullet point.
- Lastly, remember the phrase, Hakuna Matata and TIA ...things just happen pole pole or slowly around here.
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