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MARYKNOLL INSTITUTE OF AFRICAN STUDIES
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______ shirts/blouses |
______ handkerchiefs |
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______ camera & film supply |
______ umbrella |
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______ underwear |
______ hat for sun |
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______ toilet articles |
______ suit/sport coat |
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______ trousers/slacks/skirts |
______ insect repellant |
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______ stationary, notebooks, diary |
______ recommended textbooks (cf. Section V) |
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______ warm sweaters |
______ bandages |
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______ sewing kit, scissors |
______ cold remedy, aspirin etc. |
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______ lined windbreaker or jacket |
______ shoulder bag for field trips |
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______ flashlight |
______ extra passport photos |
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______ socks |
______ cassette tape recorder/tapes |
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______ thongs for shower |
______ international driver's license |
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______ walking shoes |
______ warm knee socks for women |
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______ medication & prescriptions |
______ Bible, New Testament |
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______ dress shoes |
______ ticket and passport |
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______ sun glasses (dark) |
______ travelers checks |
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______ fall-weight skirts/dresses |
______ laptop computer (Recommended) |
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______ pouch to wear around the neck for passport/money |
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Above all: don't forget your passport, airline ticket, money!
Those who have contact lenses may find it wise to also bring along a pair of regular eyeglasses; some have found the dust an irritant in areas outside of the city and preferred to wear eyeglasses at those times. Those with glasses may want to bring an extra pair and a copy of their prescription.
CURRENCY AND CURRENCY REGULATIONS
Kenya currency is based on the decimal system. The unit of currency is the
shilling, divided into 100 cents.
Prices in the market places and in the small stores are usually negotiable. If you don't bargain and haggle, it's your fault. Visitors are advised to check currency rates regularly: As of May 2008, one U.S. dollar was worth sixty-two Kenya shillings.
Visitors are strongly advised to avoid street dealers when exchanging money, and to transact all currency dealings through official FOREX bureaus. This avoids the possibility of counterfeit money and being short changed.
TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT
Upon arrival, the most convenient way to get to your place of residence is
to take a TAXI. MIAS has an arrangement with NEW JAMBO TAXIS at Jomo
Kenyatta International Airport, Telephone No: (020) 822-011 or (020) 822-114. As you pass through
the glass doors after leaving customs, the New Jambo Taxis booth is to the
right across the hall. It's sign is clearly visible. Their rates as of
May 2008, are 1500/KShs to Tangaza College, 1000/KShs to ACK or Flora Guest
House, 1700/KShs to Dimesse, Hekima College and Kolping Guest House, 1500/KShs
to Maryknoll Society House. Identify yourself as a MIAS student, showing
them the MIAS director's business card which is included with your
application forms, or your letter of acceptance.
If you are arriving late at night, be sure you notify the place where you
are to stay so that they are prepared to receive you. If you need someone
to meet your flight, MIAS can arrange it with New Jambo Taxi. They wait
outside of customs carrying a sign with your name on it. Be sure you
contact the Director giving flight details if you wish to be met.
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