Review the list below about what to pack and what to leave home. Pay careful attention to the luggage restrictions for carry-on and checked luggage.
 

HOW MUCH SHOULD I TAKE?

This is the most common question for students about to go overseas. There is an easy answer: half as much!  Try these simple steps to avoid over packing.

      1. Lay out everything you want to pack. Put half of it away and pack the
          remainder.
      2. Pack everything you want. Carry it around the block. If you sweat and breathe
          heavily, see #1!
      3. Use a highly visible luggage identifier for all your checked luggage

WHAT TO PACK
 

    A.  Checked Luggage
                  • Seasonal clothes
                  • Comfortable shoes
                                                                        • Towel and washcloth
                  • Mini alarm clock
                  • 1 nice outfit
                  • Extra pair of prescription glasses
 

     B.  Carry-On Luggage
                  • Medicine and prescriptions
                  • Toiletries
                  • Change of underwear
                  • Camera and film
                  • Passport
                  • Emergency information worksheet
                  • Any medications
                  • Passport
                  • License

WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME

         •  Anything too valuable to lose
         •  Anything fragile
         •  Illegal drugs or paraphernalia
         •  Emergency information worksheet for home contact person
         •  Accommodation Information for home contact person
         •  Itinerary for home contact person
         •  Schedule of bills to be paid while you are gone for home contact person
 

WHAT TO BUY IN USA

          •  Name brand cosmetics
          •  Guidebook for your destination
          •  International student identification card
          •  Necessary medications