Leave jewelry and other valuable items at home! You will need a laptop, netbook or iPad for coursework, but make sure it is insured! Baggage ONE suitcase and ONE carry-on (backpack). 50 pounds MAXIMUM or you will be charged for extra weight! Bring a suitcase with wheels. Practice carrying your luggage around the block. If you can’t do it, you are packing too much! Pack an empty bag (optional), for souvenirs, gifts, and purchases. Packing List Essential gear: Passport & Student ID Cards Course Supplies: Flashlight & Head lamp, preferred with batteries Journal, Handbook Watch or battery-operated Alarm clock Spanish phrase book/dictionary Day bag (backpack) for hiking and Flash Drive around town Highlighter, pens, pencils 3 weeks’ worth of ALL Medicines! Toiletries, including sun (Calamine, Clothing: Tylenol, Benadryl, bandaids) 1 Raincoat/parka/poncho Bug repellent with Deet 2 Light sweaters or sweatshirts contacts or glasses 4-6 quick-dry (or light) t-shirts Sunglasses 3 quick-dry (or light) long sleeve shirts Camera, MP3 2-3 pairs of quick-dry shorts Memory Cards, batteries, plugs for all electronics 2-3 of long light pants (include a pair of jeans or work pants) Spending money ($300-$500) 6-8- pairs of socks ATM card/credit card 12-14 of underwear Water bottle, with strap Light sleepwear Ziplock bags Bathing suit gift for homestay family “American” Hiking boots or work shoes
Leave jewelry and other valuable items at home! You will need a laptop, netbook or iPad for coursework, but make sure it is insured! Baggage ONE suitcase and ONE carry-on (backpack). 50 pounds MAXIMUM or you will be charged for extra weight! Bring a suitcase with wheels. Practice carrying your luggage around the block. If you can’t do it, you are packing too much! Pack an empty bag (optional), for souvenirs, gifts, and purchases. Packing List Essential gear: Passport & Student ID Cards Flashlight & Head lamp, preferred with batteries Watch or battery-operated Alarm clock Day bag (backpack) for hiking and around town 3 weeks’ worth of ALL Medicines! Toiletries, including sun (Calamine, Tylenol, Benadryl, bandaids) Bug repellent with Deet contacts or glasses Sunglasses Camera, MP3 Memory Cards, batteries, plugs for all electronics Spending money ($300-$500) ATM card/credit card Water bottle, with strap Ziplock bags “American” gift for homestay family Course Supplies: Journal, Handbook Spanish phrase book/dictionary Flash Drive Highlighter, pens, pencils Clothing: 1 Raincoat/parka/poncho 2 Light sweaters or sweatshirts 4-6 quick-dry (or light) t-shirts 3 quick-dry (or light) long sleeve shirts 2-3 pairs of quick-dry shorts 2-3 of long light pants (include a pair of jeans or work pants) 6-8- pairs of socks 12-14 of underwear Light sleepwear Bathing suit Hiking boots or work shoes
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