A study abroad program is going to take you to far away places, so that means you'll be without the everyday things that are always within your reach. So when you decide to pack you need to make sure you have the essentials that will make your study abroad experience an enjoyable one.
The most important thing you can do is to pack the bare minimum because you don't want to be hauling around tons of luggage everywhere you go! And always label your luggage with your name, address and telephone number in case it gets lost. Listed below are some general items to pack no matter what location you visit.
Carry-On Luggage
Always pack your most important items in your carry-on luggage so they won't get out of your sight!
Clothing
The type of clothing you pack will depend largely on the country that you visit, so dress accordingly.
Most toiletries can be purchased overseas, so pack only the name brand items that you think will be hard to get abroad.
Miscellaneous:
There are always random items that you should bring that will help you when
you explore your host country.
If you plan on making many day trips to places in your host country then make sure that you bring a good-sized backpack to fit all your necessary items in it.
Also, if you know that you'll need school supplies, check first with your
study abroad program to see if they provide supplies. That will be less paper
and bulk for you to carry as you travel. And the less that you pack the more
time you will have to travel quickly to different destinations!
Submitted by Trish Smith
A copywriter for Green Student U, Student Finance Domain
and Study
Abroad Domain, websites that are devoted to providing college students
with helpful environmental, financial and study abroad advice.
