Hello everyone, I found this website after months of searching things on the internet about D.R (Santo Domingo). Before I start asking questions I want to thank everyone especially "Bob K and Planner" for their amazing job by trying to help us newbies out. In my opinion, you guys are THE BEST and this website is exactly what I've been searching for. Now be patient with me because I have a bunch of questions.... lol.
You guys ready? okay, let me introduce myself. My name is Ketty, I live in Florida with my parents, I am a student, and I am 20 years old.
I have never been to D.R but I am planning on moving to Santo Domingo area by myself at the end of April or beginning of May of this year. I don't speak Spanish but I am not worry about it because I am young ( well... not that young) but what I was trying to say is I will do my best to learn it as fast and best as possible (Yup... I am a positive thinker).
I don't have a date set up yet but I know for a fact that I am moving and I going to Unibe. I would like to find an unfinished studio or one bedroom apartment for $300 or less since I am going to depend on my parents to pay for it.
Now buckle up because like I mentioned earlier, I have lots of questions:
1) what is the affordable and safe hotel near Unibe?
2) do you guys know any website where I can look for unfinished studio or apartment?
3) I really don't want to spend lots of money on hotel, how long it might take me to find a house?
4) what is the safest area to live? I don't mind living far from Unibe as long as the distance is not an hour on bus or taxi since I will not have a car.
5) where can I buy affordable furniture? all I need is a roof over my head, a comfortable bed, a table, tv and cooking essentials. I was thinking about buying them from U.S. and ship them. Is it a good idea? If so, any idea shipping company in mind?
6) how is the water? do I need water filter? what do you think I need to bring as a student other than the obvious things?
7) can you guys give me an idea on monthly budget (in U.S.) for one person (for necessary stuff like taxi, food, phone etc).
It would mean a lot to me if any of you could help me putting some of my puzzle pieces together.
Thanks.