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What to Bring Abroad

Documents:

____Airline tickets
____Passport plus several copies
____Immunization record
____Identification (e.g. driver’s license)
____Credit card
____Debit or travelers card
____Cash

 Clothing:

____Pants
____Jeans
____Skirts
____Dresses
____Shorts
____Short-sleeved shirts
____Sleeveless shirts
____Long-sleeved shirts
____Sweater
____Sweatshirt/fleece shirt
____Swimsuit
____Socks
____Underwear/bras
____Pajamas
____Walking shoes/sandals
____Slip-ons/flip-flops
____Rain jacket
____Hat/cap

 Medical:

____Pain relievers
____Aspirin (cardiovascular)
____Antihistamine
____Bandaids
____Moleskin
____Thermometer
____Pseudoephedrine
____Antibiotic cream
____Hydrocortisone cream
____PeptoBismol tablets
____Immodium
____Oral rehydration powder
____Antibiotics


 

Personal:

____Soap (in container)
____Shampoo/conditioner
____Hairbrush/comb
____Hair binders, etc.
____Lotion/powder
____Deodorant
____Toothbrush/toothpaste/dental floss
____Razors
____Tweezers
____Nail clippers/file
____Feminine products
____Prescription meds
____Hand gel sanitizer/wipes
____Kleenex
____Extra glasses/prescription
____Sunglasses
____Sunscreen/lip balm

 Misc:

____Water bottle/filtering supplies
____Insect repellent (30-35% DEET)
____Watch/travel alarm
____Ear plugs
____Umbrella
____Camera/film/batteries
____Plastic/Ziploc bags (various sizes)
____Woolite/Shout wipes
____Clothesline/clothes pins/blow-up
____hangers
____Duct tape
____Pillowcase/small towel
____Inflatable pillow
____Small flashlight/batteries
____Notepad/pen
____Course materials
____Addresses/phone numbers/family photos
____Sewing kit/safety pins
____Money belt/passport holder
____Maps/guide books/language book
____Leisure books
____CD player/CDs/batteries/iPod
____Snacks
____Small gifts for host families
____Fanny pack/shoulder bag/daypack
____Adaptors (check for country)
____Binoculars/field guide (optional)
____Shortwave radio (optional)

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