PACKING No one can tell you exactly what to take overseas. The rule of thumb is to pack once, then take out half. You will accumulate things while abroad, so you will want to have enough room to bring them back at the end of the term. Shipping items internationally is very expensive. Here are some of our suggestions on what to bring overseas: Clothing Consider the country’s climate and pack accordingly. You generally need fewer clothes – than you think. Prescription medication any prescription medication or specialized items (e.g. epipen, – inhaler, etc.) with you abroad. Bring a note from your doctor and a copy of any prescriptions in case you are questioned at the airport or need to visit to a pharmacy overseas. Know that not all medicines are legal or available overseas. Contact Frontier MEDEX to find out, and if necessary, consult your doctor for advice. Adaptors/Transformers - Electricity in the host country may be a different voltage from the US. Electrical appliances brought from the US need an adapter to fit into the outlet and a transformer to convert the voltage level. Most hardware store should carry these items. Packing Suggestions: (If you are planning to do shopping and/or willing to purchase brands available in the host country, reduce the list accordingly.) Essentials Gifts Passport/visa Sunglasses Credit/debit cards Compact umbrella Tickets Combination for luggage Arrival instructions A few photos of family and friends Cash Flash drive Health insurance card Address book ISIC Journal Prescriptions book Prescription medication Phrase book or dictionary Glasses or contact lenses Copies of all important documents Clothing Clothing (washable, culturally Toiletries appropriate) Cosmetics Comfortable walking shoes Toothpaste Flip-flops (for the shower) Toothbrush Sandals and/or dress shoes Towel One nice outfit (for special occasions) Deodorant Heavy sweater/down vest/fleece Comb or brush Swim suit Razors Pajamas Shampoo/conditioner Hat Pads/tampons Coat Small, unbreakable mirror Hair equipment Basic Health Items Band-aids Miscellaneous Antibacterial cream (Neosporin) Safety pins Pain reliever Needle/thread Sunscreen Medium-sized backpack Decongestant Adapter/converter for voltage Camera
PACKING No one can tell you exactly what to take overseas. The rule of thumb is to pack once, then take out half. You will accumulate things while abroad, so you will want to have enough room to bring them back at the end of the term. Shipping items internationally is very expensive. Here are some of our suggestions on what to bring overseas: Clothing – Consider the country’s climate and pack accordingly. You generally need fewer clothes than you think. Prescription medication – any prescription medication or specialized items (e.g. epipen, inhaler, etc.) with you abroad. Bring a note from your doctor and a copy of any prescriptions in case you are questioned at the airport or need to visit to a pharmacy overseas. Know that not all medicines are legal or available overseas. Contact Frontier MEDEX to find out, and if necessary, consult your doctor for advice. Adaptors/Transformers - Electricity in the host country may be a different voltage from the US. Electrical appliances brought from the US need an adapter to fit into the outlet and a transformer to convert the voltage level. Most hardware store should carry these items. Packing Suggestions: (If you are planning to do shopping and/or willing to purchase brands available in the host country, reduce the list accordingly.) Essentials Passport/visa Credit/debit cards Tickets Arrival instructions Cash Health insurance card ISIC Prescriptions Prescription medication Glasses or contact lenses Copies of all important documents Toiletries Cosmetics Toothpaste Toothbrush Towel Deodorant Comb or brush Razors Shampoo/conditioner Pads/tampons Small, unbreakable mirror Hair equipment Miscellaneous Safety pins Needle/thread Medium-sized backpack Adapter/converter for voltage Camera Gifts Sunglasses Compact umbrella Combination for luggage A few photos of family and friends Flash drive Address book Journal book Phrase book or dictionary Clothing Clothing (washable, culturally appropriate) Comfortable walking shoes Flip-flops (for the shower) Sandals and/or dress shoes One nice outfit (for special occasions) Heavy sweater/down vest/fleece Swim suit Pajamas Hat Coat Basic Health Items Band-aids Antibacterial cream (Neosporin) Pain reliever Sunscreen Decongestant
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