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Kenya: Nairobi - Student Life

Students will live in the lovely "Njema Courts" Apartment Complex in Nairobi.

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Life in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya’s mile-high capital, is only 90 miles south of the equator. Formed as the nation's capital by the British about one hundred years ago, the city is now home to close to three million inhabitants. Nairobi is a modern, cosmopolitan city that offers many up-to-date luxuries such as theaters showing the latest films, internet facilities, and a variety of nice restaurants with flavors from all over the world. It also houses embassies and offices from all major governments and international organizations, including the headquarters for the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP).

AU’s partnership with USIU offers students the opportunity to partake in regular Kenyan student life. Students will also have full use of all facilities at USIU, including the library, computer centers, sporting facilities, cafeterias, and membership in student clubs and societies. A shuttle bus with designated times of arrival and departure is also provided for USIU students to get to and from campus, which is approximately a 45 minute distance from the city. Students may also choose to use public and private transport.

Housing and Meals

Students will live in Njema Court, a private and secure apartment complex in Westlands, Nairobi, offering fully furnished three bedroom/two bathroom apartmetns. These apartments include a TV, kitchen, laundry room and most laundry services. Each apartment will house at least four students. This cost is included in the program fee; however meals are at the student's own cost and are not provided.

Schedule

The Kenya: Nairobi Enclave takes place every Fall and Spring semester.

Spring 2008

Arrival*: January 2
Orientation: January 2-6

Departure**: April 19

Fall 2007

Arrival*: August 27
Orientation: August 27-September 2
USIU Classes start: September 3
USIU & Program Classes end: December 8
Departure**December 15

* The "Arrival" date is the day you need to arrive at your site, NOT the date you leave the U.S. The program starts on the "Arrival" date and this is the day on which program-sponsored housing begins. If you arrive before this date, you are responsible for your own housing. Do not expect to move into program-sponsored housing early.

** The "Departure" date is the official end of the program. All program-related activities will end the night prior to this date (in some cases you may have a farewell dinner, etc.) On the "Departure" day you must leave your housing. Do not expect to stay in program-sponsored housing after the "Departure" date.

Program Dates are subject to change.

Student Guide

The Nairobi Student Guide contains details regarding program structure and living abroad.