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Originally posted by Aset:
Hi all!

I maybe moving to Egypt in a week since I might be attending the American University in Cairo. My dad is really worried that it is not safe right now, more so for me since I am female. So I wanted to ask those who do live in Egypt how safe it is at the moment (so I can pacify my dad) and is there any advice that you could possibly give me? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Well, I don't live there, but I'm Western and I've visited, and my fiance's Egyptian and he tells me a lot of stuff about the culture.

There is far, far less street crime in Cairo than most cities in the US (don't know where you're living now, but that's where I am).

Cairenes are extraordinarily friendly and helpful. If you feel lost or in trouble, ask a woman on the street for help, and I believe she'd be very helpful to you.

I would so much rather be lost in Cairo, where I don't speak the language, than in NYC.

The worst thing I think you'll experience is being made to pay more for things like cabs. (see thread on *visiting Egypt* about *typical Egyptian salary*).

I'm sure the school is used to foreigners' concerns and addresses them for you.

If you are American, you can register with the American Embassy so they know you are in the country and where you are residing in the *slight* case there is some sort of emergency.

I think it's wonderful you have an opportunity to study abroad. That's great!

I'm sure people who live in Cairo will respond with better info than I've given you, but IMHO, it's quite safe there.

Anyway, AUC will provide you with convenient facilities. As an international student the university devotes many programs, trips, activities and special classes.
The security of the university is really good (so far!) hummmm...really believe me! Safety is the last thing you are to worry about in Egypt.

Furthermore, the university will give you many tips and all the information that you will need as a non-Egyptian so tell your father to chill out! Nothing to worry about!
You just need a leap of faith! Jus go for it

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Originally posted by Hunted_Porcelain:
Aset,
Hey out there! I'm currently a student at the AUC. I'm international student but Arabic is my first language. Believe me Egypt is very safe country. Maybe some bombs from time to time but it worth your visit.
Guess...what you should consider about (more than safety) is pollution; also, you have to realize that Cairo is not quite clean city. If you're ok with that! Then you're gonna love the atmosphere here!

Anyway, AUC will provide you with convenient facilities. As an international student the university devotes many programs, trips, activities and special classes.
The security of the university is really good (so far!) hummmm...really believe me! Safety is the last thing you are to worry about in Egypt.

Furthermore, the university will give you many tips and all the information that you will need as a non-Egyptian so tell your father to chill out! Nothing to worry about!
You just need a leap of faith! Jus go for it

You're so damn welcome in Egypt

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I am originally from Brooklyn, but I live in San Francisco right now. Dad's still putting up some resistance, but he was born and raised in New York and he's Sicilian so he's not likely to give up anytime soon. But hearing that Cairo is safer than most American cities is reassuring. And also knowing that they are alot more friendly and helpful is great too, although, truth be told, it doesn't take that much to be nicer than a New Yorker.

Hey! How are you?!
I know I know...it has been such a long time! I'm in Egypt now eating Kushari and riding metro lol all fun!
You know what!
I've been upset by some replies! You know same old story! How ppl attack you & so on! But eventually I couldn't resist coming back again! When such lovely ppl like you exist in this forum!
Thanx for you're regards! I really appreciate them!
I have some issues here and I'm really excited to hear your advice!
Soon you'll hear from me!

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Originally posted by Hunted_Porcelain:
Serendipity awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!
So cute, so sweet and so nice! God bless ya! You really made my day brighter..ok my night!

Hey! How are you?!
I know I know...it has been such a long time! I'm in Egypt now eating Kushari and riding metro lol all fun!
You know what!
I've been upset by some replies! You know same old story! How ppl attack you & so on! But eventually I couldn't resist coming back again! When such lovely ppl like you exist in this forum!
Thanx for you're regards! I really appreciate them!
I have some issues here and I'm really excited to hear your advice!
Soon you'll hear from me!

Thanx for everything!

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Originally posted by Aset:
Hi all!

I maybe moving to Egypt in a week since I might be attending the American University in Cairo. My dad is really worried that it is not safe right now, more so for me since I am female. So I wanted to ask those who do live in Egypt how safe it is at the moment (so I can pacify my dad) and is there any advice that you could possibly give me? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Originally posted by linda wissa:
I think the only things you have to worry about are being out after midnight (this is a no no for women)

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Originally posted by Dalia:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by linda wissa:
[b] I think the only things you have to worry about are being out after midnight (this is a no no for women)

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So did I when I was in Egypt. Didnt have a problem with that.