Nevis has been welcoming students and faculty to Medical Universityof the Americas since 1998. As a result, the island is "ready" for your arrival. However, here are a few suggestions to make your transition to life as a Nevisian life much easier.
Weather and Dress
Nevis is sunny all year and temperatures average 78° F (25° C). There is no rainy season but short, heavy showers are common from August to February. Thin, light clothing is best.
The Basics
A wide range of everyday living products are available on Nevis, but keep in mind that it is a small island, so you may not always find your favorite brand or size of product--at least when you first arrive. If there is something you absolutely must have, consider bringing it along. And remember: shipping ahead makes travel easier and less expensive.
A surprisingly wide range of regional ingredients are available on Nevis, but, again, if it's a "must have" consider brining it or shipping in advance.
As a medical student, you will be pressed for time so consider bringing hair clippers and avoid the trip to the hairdresser.
Printing supplies tend to be expensive on Nevis, so be sure to bring extra Ink cartridges and paper.
Electricity
Electrical outlets on Nevis are 220v. cycle--however, the university and dorms are 110v —the same as in the U.S. and Canada. It is a good idea to bring along converters and a surge protector as added protection for any electronic equipment.
Remember that everything you bring must go somewhere when you leave. Many families recycle items at the end of their time on the island, but this is done before the first semester students arrive.
Dorm Furnishings
Dorm rooms are fully equipped with beds, private baths, closets, ceiling fans, air conditioning, refrigerators, microwaves, desks, chairs and lamps. Pay-per-use laundry facilities are located on the premises.
