The Ultimate Guide to Your Study Abroad Packing List (10 Essential Items!)

Pack your bags! It슬롯사이트™s almost time for your study abroad adventure

Packing your life into a few bags for an adventure abroad can feel overwhelming, especially since you슬롯사이트™re packing for the next several weeks (or even months) ahead. Don슬롯사이트™t worry, though; we슬롯사이트™ve got your study abroad packing list covered! 

Whether you're looking for a packing list for overseas travel, a list of study abroad essentials, or wondering how many clothes to pack for study abroad, our ultimate study abroad packing guide will certainly help you get ready! Packing for your study abroad adventure will be a breeze if you include our list of essential items in your luggage. 

Your study abroad packing list should have the following items:

1. Passport

2. Requisite Visa

3. Power Adapters and Converters

4. Prescription Medicine

5. Currency

6. Comfortable Walking Shoes

7. Essential Travel-sized Toiletries

8. 슬롯 게임 Supplies

9. Face Masks

10. A Large Suitcase

1. A Passport 

Your passport is the ticket to your dream study abroad destination. Don슬롯사이트™t forget it and certainly don슬롯사이트™t lose it. Actually, it슬롯사이트™s a good idea to have a photocopy of your passport just in case the original gets lost or stolen.  

Tip: If you do lose your passport, the U.S. consulate can help you get a new one, but photocopies of the original make the process much easier. 

2. Requisite Visa 

You may need a visa, too, depending on the country you슬롯사이트™re visiting. As with your passport, it슬롯사이트™s a really good idea to have a photocopy of your original visa in case something happens. Better safe than sorry! 

Read more: What to Pack When Studying Abroad in Europe

3. Power Adapters and Converters 

Each country has its own kind of power outlet and adapter, and there슬롯사이트™s a good chance your home chargers won슬롯사이트™t work. With most essential items (phones, laptops, etc.) being electronic, you don슬롯사이트™t want to run out of power!  

Verify which plugs and voltage are used in the country (or countries) you슬롯사이트™ll be visiting, and purchase the necessary adapters and/or converters in advance of your trip so you don슬롯사이트™t risk running out of power. Being without Google Maps in a new country? No thank you! Powered-up tech is a critical study abroad essential. 

4. Prescription Medications 

If you take prescription medications, make sure you have enough with you to cover the length of your trip. Most doctors will be able to help you get the amount you need.  

If there슬롯사이트™s a chance you run out while abroad, be sure to have a copy of your prescription to show local doctors. Also, remember to pack any medication in your carry-on, just in case your luggage gets delayed or lost in transit. 

Read more: Top 18 Study Abroad Tips

5. Currency 

Nowadays, many U.S. banks make it easy to convert to foreign currencies with a credit or debit card. Still, it슬롯사이트™s always a good idea to carry petty cash with you in the event of an emergency. You can never be too prepared! 

6. Comfortable Walking Shoes 

Traveling to a new city means you슬롯사이트™ll be doing lots of walking! Wherever you go, you슬롯사이트™ll likely be spending the majority of your time commuting or exploring on foot, so be sure to invest in high-quality walking shoes that can withstand all-day wear and tear. Aim for comfort and avoid flip flops (trust us on this). 

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7. Essential (Travel-Size) Toiletries  

Some toiletries are more essential than others. While you can probably buy most essentials in the country you슬롯사이트™re traveling to, it슬롯사이트™s best to have some with you so you don슬롯사이트™t have to worry about the basics, like shampoo, soap, and toothpaste to cover you during your first few days abroad.  

Tip: Stick to travel-size toiletries. Large bottles of your favorite shampoo will take up too much real estate in your suitcase. Save that precious space for the souvenirs you슬롯사이트™ll want to bring home with you.

Read more: International Travel Checklist: 10 Things to Know Before You Go  

8. Your 슬롯 게임 Supplies 

Most students take notes on laptops or tablets, but we advise you still bring an extra notebook and pencil or pen just in case. Or, if you do like taking notes by hand, be sure to bring your favorite school supplies with you!  

Though foreign countries will have these on hand, it슬롯사이트™s easier 슬롯사이트“ and sometimes cheaper 슬롯사이트“ to bring them with you. Adding a few traditional school supplies to your study abroad packing checklist now means you슬롯사이트™ll save your spending money for the fun stuff later. 

Read More: The 13 Best Gifts for a Study Abroad Student

9. Face Masks 

Travel is back on, but COVID has not yet backed down completely. Check the mask mandates of the countries you슬롯사이트™ll be visiting. Even if masks aren슬롯사이트™t required, it슬롯사이트™s always a good idea to bring a few with you just in case. The same goes for hand sanitizer. No one wants to spend their study abroad sick. Stay healthy! 

Check out 슬롯머신슬롯사이트™s Health, Safety & Security Page for more information! 

10. A Large Suitcase 

We hinted at this earlier, but bring a suitcase with extra room (make that extra, extra room). Or, consider bringing an empty suitcase. No doubt, you will find more than a few treasures you슬롯사이트™ll want to buy and bring home with you. Make sure you have the space to accommodate souvenirs! 

Bonus Tip: Your 슬롯머신 Study Abroad Program Contacts 

Last but not least, make sure you have quick access to all your program contacts, including names, numbers, and the street address of your 슬롯머신 study center. It슬롯사이트™s often helpful to keep your street address written in the local language for taxis or in case you get lost. We recommend having this information stored in your phone and on a hard copy somewhere. 

Ready To Pack For Your Study Abroad Program?

We hope you find these study abroad packing tips helpful! Now that you know what to bring, start exploring all of our exciting study abroad and internship programs and choose the one right for you!  

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