Teaching in Uganda
Hi everyone,
Just confirmed I will be teaching at an International school in Kampala for the next two years. I'm extremely excited, but don't have the first idea about what I need to know prior to moving over. I've never visited Africa before, but just fancied an adventure. Any tips, advice or people living in Kampala saying hi, would be really useful and appreciated. Thanks |
Re: Teaching in Uganda
Originally Posted by amadgambler
(Post 9996315)
Hi everyone,
Just confirmed I will be teaching at an International school in Kampala for the next two years. I'm extremely excited, but don't have the first idea about what I need to know prior to moving over. I've never visited Africa before, but just fancied an adventure. Any tips, advice or people living in Kampala saying hi, would be really useful and appreciated. Thanks |
Re: Teaching in Uganda
Thanks Rosario.
Yeah the school is sorting me out with housing (although I have been offered a flat by a friend's aunt who lives there too). I've been warned off the boda bodas, apparently several members of staff have had serious injuries (just makes it sound more exciting :lol:), but I don't think I can afford to buy a car over there. Thanks for the tip, will go and join the group now. |
Re: Teaching in Uganda
Originally Posted by amadgambler
(Post 10002348)
Thanks Rosario.
Yeah the school is sorting me out with housing (although I have been offered a flat by a friend's aunt who lives there too). I've been warned off the boda bodas, apparently several members of staff have had serious injuries (just makes it sound more exciting :lol:), but I don't think I can afford to buy a car over there. Thanks for the tip, will go and join the group now. Don't be put off by the programs that BBC etc show you will be amazed at the big houses in Kampala. You will not be able to resist the bodas bodas etc. I even got on one which was a bycycle and I was over 60 and heavy. I think that as it is the International School you should meet interesting parents! You may never want to come back. |
Re: Teaching in Uganda
Originally Posted by rosario
(Post 10002371)
If you know someone who lives there then you will be shown around.
Don't be put off by the programs that BBC etc show you will be amazed at the big houses in Kampala. You will not be able to resist the bodas bodas etc. I even got on one which was a bycycle and I was over 60 and heavy. I think that as it is the International School you should meet interesting parents! You may never want to come back. |
Re: Teaching in Uganda
Originally Posted by amadgambler
(Post 10005711)
Wow, you've made me even more excited! :D
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Re: Teaching in Uganda
hi,
I have lived in Kampala for 3 years and have many friends there. Some of my friends are in KISU. Kampala International School Uganda. As far as my experience is concerned its the best and safest place to live in East Africa. I myself is searching a new job to return to Kampala. However I can sumit some of the references whom I know in kampala. Mr. Chetan Patel - KISU - Kampala Mr. Amrish Patel - Mercedez Benz - Kampala. pl. mail me for further and more references who can help you and places to kill the time and visit., Pl. keep away from KABALAGALA - RED LIGHT AREA in Kampala. |
Re: Teaching in Uganda
sorry, not been on here in a while.
I'm coming over in the second week of August I think. Still know very little about what is going to happen and don't really know what I need to know (if that makes sense). All reports seem to be favourable and I'm already building up a list of people who want to come out to visit, so it should be good! |
Re: Teaching in Uganda
Originally Posted by amadgambler
(Post 10056617)
sorry, not been on here in a while.
I'm coming over in the second week of August I think. Still know very little about what is going to happen and don't really know what I need to know (if that makes sense). All reports seem to be favourable and I'm already building up a list of people who want to come out to visit, so it should be good! :) |
Re: Teaching in Uganda
won't be a problem with the smartness, but I am a bit worried about the rest of my wardrobe, it is better suited for arctic exploration than life in the sun.
I've been told I don't need to worry about jabs until a couple of weeks before hand, but will get on to it tomorrow. |
Re: Teaching in Uganda
Nice thread and nice posts...
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