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Experience in Yaounde, Cameroon by atine

Published by flag-cm atine amina — 7 years ago

0 Tags: flag-cm Erasmus experiences Yaounde, Yaounde, Cameroon


What is it like to live in Yaounde? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

accessible to offices,city centers,recreational centers. YES i WILL recommend it. its a beautiful city and the most planned in the country. it is made up of almost all the ministeries and a good number of foreign embassies,it has soo many touristic sites like the government museums,zoos and gardens to name a few.

What is the student lifestyle like in Yaounde?

It is affordable,although sometimes stressful due to lack of logistics and useful materials for research.

How much does it cost to live in Yaounde?

Housing ranges from 400-600 EUROS per year for a moderate room including bills and deposit.
Food stuffs are available and cheap
Transportation is very affordable but not comfortable.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Yaounde? Is there any advice you can give?

No.Depending on the standard of rooms desired, rooms are available mostly during end of semester examinations.It can be easily negotiated for take over either through mobile agents or personal contacts

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Good food of all kinds of varieties ranging from local food to standard European and some Asian dishes.
we have 'ndole which can be served with plantain, yam and coco-yam, Eru served with boiled garri or fufu,Achu,coki,mbongo chobi, to name afew.

What places would you recommend visiting in Yaounde?

Based on the personal interest of the visitor,we have places like the historic reunification monument, the presidency, mvoc betti zoo,the central lake,national museum. Many other touristic site attraction around the city a few kilometers by road to the Sanaga river and many others.

Is it good to eat out in Yaounde? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Yes.Good restaurants with approved services.these include;Calafatas, Paillote,La salsa, la Maison du Cor,La Grande Marmite,just to name a few.

Is the nightlife good in Yaounde? Where is good to go?

I know there is maximum security in Yaounde.The streets are save.

What advice would you give future students heading to Yaounde?

There is high and affordable education here but no minor student Jobs.So when coming have in mind to study and study for excellence.


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