Campus Life
🎓 1. Academic life (very serious & practical)
HIHS offers courses like:
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Clinical Medicine
- Medical Laboratory Sciences
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Diagnostic Radiography
👉 Expect:
Many classes (theory + practical)
Regular exams and assignments
Clinical skills training
🏥 2. Hospital exposure (big advantage)
The campus is near Haydom Lutheran Hospital, a large hospital in the area
Students get real patient experience during training
👉 This means:
Early exposure to real medical work
Clinical rotations (wards, labs, maternity, etc.)
Learning by doing, not just reading
🏠 3. Accommodation & daily life
Students usually stay in hostels or nearby housing
Life is simple and disciplined (not like big city universities)
👉 Daily routine:
Morning classes or hospital rounds
Afternoon studies / practical sessions
Evening = group discussion or personal study
🌍 4. Environment & location
HIHS is located in Haydom, a small and quiet town
It’s about 80 km from Babati
👉 What that means:
Peaceful environment (good for studying)
Few distractions (no big city nightlife)
Limited entertainment options
👥 5. Social life & student experience
Students come from different parts of Tanzania and even abroad
Strong sense of community and teamwork
👉 Common activities:
Group discussions (very important in medical courses)
Religious activities (faith-based environment)
Sports & small campus events