I have a python module ('my\_module.py') and in it two functions 'A' and 'B'. 

They both require a 3rd module (say pandas).

Is there a way to load pandas as part of the module so it'll be accessible to both functions? (trying to avoid importing pandas per function call...)

Or do I have to convert this into a package and load pandas as part of the **init**? (trying to avoid that since I don't want an extra directory...)