I thought I would put this together after a lot of people asked me what they need to pack. I may well have forgotten something – if so, post a comment and I will add it to the list. The list is mostly aimed at guys as that is what I know about but it may be useful for girls who can follow the same general idea.
This what I am taking this year:
Hand Luggage
- Passport with Visa Stamp
- DS-2019
- Confirmation of Travel Insurance
- Photocopies of Passport and Visa
- PAF confirmation
- Flight Ticket/Confirmation
- Mears Shuttle Confirmation
- Disney Congratulations pack stuff from Yummy Jobs
- US SIM Card (I have always used these guys)
- Laptop
- Camera
- Power Adapter (UK to US)
- Ethernet Cable (Like This One)
- iPod
- Phone Charger
- ***PENS*** – These are so useful for filling out landing cards and stuff on the plane – Have lots, share them about, make friends, most people forget!
- Sunglasses
- Cash/Travel Cheques
- Debit/Credit Cards
- Travel Alarm Clock (I have this one: This One)
- My favourite book about the college program – its not all true but it is a fun read…
Suitcase
- Underwear
- Socks – Black and White – Different work locations have different requirements
- T-Shirts
- Shorts
- Work Shoes
- Trainers
- Pyjamas
- Swimming Trunks
- Smart Clothes for Traditions – Smart Trousers, Shirt, Tie
- Sandals/Flip-Flops
- Warm Jumper/Hoody – it does get a bit chilly in the A/C
- Towel
- Sheets
- Combination Padlock for locker
- Toiletries
- Sunscreen
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Razor
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Aftersun
- Bite relief spray – I got loads of insect bites last year
- Deodrant
- Plasters
- Medication – Don’t forget stuff like Paracetemol, it can end up being really expensive if you buy it out there
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