What to bring for class:

• Copies of notes to bring – ask how many are actually needed and whether you can bring them in English or they should be translated into French
  Simplify your notes – less words, easy descriptions, outline format, use of headings to help students find their place in your notes.
• A projector and laptop will be provided
  Have powerpoint slides with pictures/diagrams to accompany the notes [NOTE: The classrooms have windows that are the only source of ventilation. They let in a great deal of light so please prepare slides using colors that are visible in bright light.]
  Put outline and slides on a flash drive
  
• French-English dictionary (a French-English medical dictionary would be very helpful)
  
• Anything to pass around to enhance learning (eg. models)
  Examples of how we do things in America

What to bring for personal use:

• Insect repellant with DEET
  
• Toilet paper and tissues
• Soap and shampoo and hand sanitizerPersonal medications and first aid supplies
  
• Journal and pen
  
• Books to read in the evenings
  
• Flashlight with extra batteries (NOTE: Electricity in Haiti, including at the school, is not reliable. The school does have a generator, however the cost of operating it means that there is a real possibility that there will be no electric after 7:00 p.m. Please come prepared with enough battery-powered light and enough reading material or other activities that you can be occupied in the evenings)
  
• An iron if you need to iron your clothing
  
• A positive and flexible attitude
  
• Sheets for the bed and a towel will be provided
  
• It will be very warm. December through February the weather is about 75-80 degrees F and pleasant. March through November are much warmer with June through September being extremely hot. There is no air conditioning so plan appropriate clothing. Dress should be professional but light weight.
  
• You do not need a personal computer because they have them there, but if you bring your own, they have wireless capabilities at the school.

Bringing items to be left in Haiti
The Governing Board members, Dean, Faculty, Staff and Students of the School of Nursing welcome material donations that assist us in our accomplishing our mission. The following policy is intended to facilitate the acquisition of equipment and supplies that can be readily used. We are particularly concerned that we do not contribute to the growing problem in Haiti of lack of trash disposal capabilities.

Equipment that does not work in the U.S. will not work in Haiti. We will accept only equipment in excellent working condition.

Items that are worn, faded, or in disrepair will not reflect well on the image of excellence that is the hallmark of this school. Donated items should be new or like new, clean, and in good condition.

Equipment that is in good working condition but which is obsolete in the U.S. will not be able to be repaired in Haiti where replacement parts are not readily available. We cannot accept donations that will not be able to be repaired when they do not function properly.

The language of instruction in Haiti is French. We welcome textbooks, audiovisual media, and journals in French if they are no more than 5 years old or no more than 2 editions earlier than the current available edition. For example, if the current edition of a textbook is the 5th edition, we will accept donations of the 3rd or 4th edition (if it is not more than 5 years old) but not the 2nd edition. English reference books may be accepted at the discretion of the Dean if there is no equivalent French text.

Exceptions to these requirements may be made in consultation with the Dean.
The donor will be responsible for all shipping costs to Haiti. Often there are
additional fees levied by customs agents that can be as high as the value of the item. Donors will be responsible for any customs fees.