Questions for students w/ spouses and kids

[facetguy]

As a prospective Saba student, I would be bringing my wife and 4 year old son with me to the island should I attend. Any info or advice regarding activities, playgroups, schooling, where to live, things to bring, and anything else related to family life on Saba would be most helpful.

[awelchnp]

sabamed.org look at the SOS link. That should answer alot of your questions

[halestorm]

look in your inbox

[halestorm]

First let me tell you I haven’t attended the school yet and can only tell you about the Island. I moved my Wife and three kids with me to Saba on December 15th . The grocery prices are high $ 200.00 here gets you what 75.00 in the states would. Housing is reasonable (I’m paying 1300.00 for a three bedroom w/ utilities paid). Internet and phone service is slow for hookup and high in price 55.00-120.00 for the fastest available Dsl and a 200-500.00 deposit for phone service (get local only and use Vonage, Skype, ect.)
Now the good news :
The locals are extremely friendly . As you drive or walk through the town people constantly great you or wave to your kids. The Island has a very low crime rate. After 2 weeks I can say it is Kid safe. I have no worries of leaving my wife and children at home while I’m stuck in study groups or late lab sessions .

[Experienced]

As a prospective Saba student, I would be bringing my wife and 4 year old son with me to the island should I attend. Any info or advice regarding activities, playgroups, schooling, where to live, things to bring, and anything else related to family life on Saba would be most helpful.

Definitely get in touch with the SOS - Significant Others on Saba - and ask them many questions. The only thing I ask is that you or your spouse then pay back their selfless advice and assistance by participating in at least one of the many services these wonderful people offer, like 'manning' bake sales for student groups, welcoming new incoming families and helping them find scarse family housing, delivering meals on wheels to Saban shut-ins, etc. Many people get help from SOS and then get 'too busy' when it comes time to pay back. Please don't be one of these.

E.

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