What to Bring Some hints and tips for what to bring when you travel:

Clothing, etc… Flexible professional clothes Formal outfits for opening and closing dinners Casual clothes Clothes for warm, humid weather and colder weather Comfortable clothes (formal and casual) Lightweight jacket Hairdryer (and converters) Camera/film/batteries Travel books Alarm clock Sunscreen Bathing suit Medications in original bottles Small first-aid kit Glasses/Contact lenses Toiletries

Essentials & Documents Passport/Visa Plane itinerary Medical Insurance Card and Coverage Plan (please make sure to read this first) Student ID/ISIC card Photocopies of your passport, travel documents, traveler’s checks, and credit cards packed in a different location from the actual documents Money belt/Neck wallet Money/Traveler’s checks (we recommend approximately $300 in cash/travelers checks) Credit Cards/ ATM Card Phone cards Electricity converter kit Phone numbers and addresses of a few close friends and relatives that you may want to call/send a postcard

What to Leave Behind Laptop (think twice if you’ll need it) Electronic items Cell phones Anything of substantial value that might be stolen Too many clothes! Expensive jewelry Leave a copyof your itinerary, passport, travelers check numbers and credit card cancellation number with family or friends at home in case of an emergency.