How close to a laundry mat should I live?
Tip: Most places are pretty close, but you should keep this in mind. Also, many laundry mats will deliver, so this isn’t a huge factor. Q: Do I need a place that has a backup generator? Tip: Keep in mind that the electricity DOES go out here, and sometimes often. If your place does not have a backup generator, you will have to go without electricity for a bit. Usually it doesn’t go out for any longer than a day, and there is always electricity and water on campus (they have backup generators). Q: What type of outlets do I need? Tip: Most places have both American outlets and the Dominican ones, but not all. You should check out what type they have and make sure it fits your needs. Q: What type of electricity do I need? Tip: Many apartments have pay-as-you-go electricity, while others have a standard bill that you pay. I wasn’t so sure about the pay-as-you-go system when I got here, but I found that it works well. The only drawback is that you can in fact run out of electricity, so you
