Erasmus Experience in Nairobi, Kenya by Alvyne

Why did you choose to go to Nairobi, Kenya?

I was admitted to the school in town

How long is the scholarship? How much money do you receive to help you with living costs?

none

What is the student lifestyle like in Nairobi?

Challenging because of money constraint in relation to the extravagant life the city demands.

Would you recommend the city and the University of Nairobi to other students?

Yes, it is a good place where people learn to be economical and living with limited resources.

What is the food like?

Food is hygienic and nutritious only within the CBD but a sharp contrary in slums.

Did it cost you to find your accommodation in Nairobi?

Inasmuch as the University offers online booking, I never so struggled.

How much does it cost to live in Nairobi?

Its much extravagant especially for them that are not earning. Best for salaried citizens.

Is the language easy to get to grips with? Are there language courses available at the University?

Of course there are foreign assents but optional.

What's the easiest or most economical way to travel to Nairobi from your city?

By matatus: not because they are economical or else, but because they are the only means available in rural Kenya.

Where would you recommend to go on a night out in Nairobi?

Ufungamano hall where christian brothers meet and share words of encouragement. I too attend the library beacuse it is the core purpose of being in school. I any case, I MAKE THE MAIN THING, THE MAIN THING.

And for eating? Can you recommend some good restaurants in Nairobi?

I will be limited in my recomendation because l rarely even get nearer to 5 star hotels like INTERCONTINENTAL, SAROVA STANLEY, SERENA, FAIRMONT, THE NORFOLK, HILTON, NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB, CROWNE PLAZA, SENTRIM 680 HOTEL, SAROVA PANAFRIC, EKA HOTEL, HOTEL AMBASSADEUR, LA JARDINE HOTEL, KENYA COMFORT HOTEL, THE OAKWOOD HOTEL, THE BOMA NAIROBI, EDEN GARDENS HOTEL, THE PANARI HOTEL, SIRONA HOTEL, MARBLE ARCH HOTEL, TRIBE HOTEL, WEST BREEZE HOTEL, JACARANDA HOTEL, SANKARA HOTEL, PRIDE INN HOTEL-WESTLANDS, WINDSOR GOLFCLUB AND HOTEL, RED COURT HOTEL, THE HORON PORTICO, THE CLARION HOTEL, DELTA HOTEL, HOTEL GREEN COURT, HOTEL MERIDIAN..... etc. However, sometimes I have the privilege of visit some exemplary Hotels like THE CLARION, MERIDIAN, ...... and other insignificant Hotel - looking cafe's.

What good cultural sites are there to visit?

The National Museum, Kenya Archives, Heroes Monuments, Nairobi Arboretum and the famous Uhuru-Central Parks.

Is there any other advice that you could give to students going to Nairobi in the future?

They better be ready to be managers of their own pockets. Then Stand firm in Christianity to overcome Devil Worshipper's traps who are ever after the financially broke. Take care! Nairobi is a good place for he/ she who chooses to have it as so. Otherwise, wrong decision of Prostitution of virgin first-year students ends up in premature pregnancies or the most tragic situation of HIV/AIDS. It has no cure! Ever apply the right antidote for the correct ailment. Do not treat cancer with Malariaquin in this city. In so doing, brothers and sisters, you would simply be postponing the day that the guillotine will fall.
"Learn to Live then don't Live to Learn."
ELIUD A. I. NJENGA.
A26/0169/2013
UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
CAVS-LARMAT