Moving to for School and need loads of help.

[ROSI]

I stumbled upon this forum and been reading through these threads. I have several questions and unfortunately the school (Windsor) has not provide loads of information.
I'm hoping that you guys can help me out.

Well before I start asking questions I will explain a little about myself. I'm a Canadian going to medical school at Windsor for May 2010. I'm not nervous about going to the Caribbean as my family is from Jamaica.  And while I know the two are vastly different I feel it will give me advantage in terms of food and what not. So let me get to my questions instead of boring you with my life story.

1- Rent and Apartments- The school offers a room in limekiln for about 1,500 for 4 months plus internet/cable/electricity/ water  however its a shared apartment with about 2-3 other people who I have never meet.  The apartment complex is called Limekiln.
Anyways I would prefer my own place but I have no idea where to look. My budget would be 500 a month for something that includes electricity. Is there any good real estate  I can get in touch with? Or anybody renting?

2- Shipping. I plan on shipping barrels down with Tropical Shipping. My problem is transportation from the port. I have no idea how to get them home.

3- Safe Areas- I'm a small female that likes to walk around.  I know that SKN should be like any Canadian city with great areas and those that a female shouldn't walk at night at. Can you all tell me where I should avoid?

4- Hair Salon- This should be number two. My hair is relaxed currently but I love when my hair is braiding in extensions. If anyone on the forum is a hair dresser or has a friend who has a salon, I would love if you can tell me where it is.

5- Churchs- My family is pentecostal but I have gone through the catholic system my whole life. I really want to find a nice church in either religion that is open to helping me.

Thanks so much.

[ROSI]

Oh I also love to volunteer. Is there any volunteer organizations. I like to work with both children and the elderly. Is there any schools/libraries that need volunteer tutors as I have a bachelor degree in science. It would be great to know from now that way I can bring material down if needed. Oh and I can get my police records and reference letters if needed.

[Liz_Pereira]

Welcome to the forum Rosi!

Nice to have another fellow Canadian around.  What part of Canada are you from?

You can hire a taxi driver to deliver your belongings from the port to your apt.

For apartments you can contact Shelley Buffett at http://www.bkassab.com

I recommend going to Amoy's Hair Salon on Cayon Street.  I know quite a few locals that go there.  She does my hair as well and have always been happy.

At night time I recommend taking a taxi or walking with a group of people and always be aware of your surroundings.

The Roman Catholic Church is located in Basseterre.

A friend of mine was doing volunteer work at the Children's Home in Fortlands.  You could check them out.

[ROSI]

Thanks for that real estate website, hopefully I can find something reasonable as I really don't want to live in school housing. 

Oh and  I currently live in the Greater Toronto Area.