SpainProgram Pack List

Here's a checklistof suggestions to help you with your pre-trippreparation.

LUGGAGE: Travel Light!

You will be carrying your own luggage, sometimes for considerable distances, so it is important to choose lightweight yet sturdy luggage. A soft-sided suitcase that converts to a backpack is versatile, functional, and easy to handle in crowds. An internal frame pack is good, too, especially if you will be traveling after the program. A regular suitcase is fine, and is good when combined with a day pack for carrying journal, a book, your camera, sweater, and a toothbrush. As a matter of fact, everyone should have a smaller bag for weekend field trips and short excursions.

A fanny pack is better than a purse for carrying money, credit cards, and other valuables. Sevilla, like other bigger cities anywhere, has a problem with pickpockets, so it is a good idea to keep these items close to you and carry them inconspicuously.

You won't need a sleeping bag unless you plan to travel "off the beaten path" after the program. Even then, it may be more of a burden than it is worth.

Use this checklist to help in packing clothing, toiletries, documents, gifts, and other personal items. Remember: Only YOU know what reflects your lifestyle and taste, and only YOU know what you can't live without, so use these as suggestions:

CLOTHING

Pants (at least one nice, and a lightweight pair)
Jeans
Shorts
Skirts (short or long)
Dresses (something dressier for evening)
Shirts (nice and casual)
Tee shirts/turtlenecks
Sport jacket or blazer
Sweater
Sweatshirt
Coat or jacket
Gloves or mittens
Underwear (at least a week's supply)
Socks, stockings
Swim suit
Pajamas/nightgown
Tie, belts
Shoes: walking, tennis, sandals, dress

 

TOILETRIES AND ACCESSORIES


Prescription medicine AND the prescriptions
Aspirin, antacid, allergy or cold medicine, anti-diarrhea medicine
Vitamins
Toothbrush, toothpaste
Soap, deodorant
Cosmetics: Mascara, shadow, blush, lipstick, make-up
Razor
Nail care items: file, scissors
Perfume/cologne
Band-Aids
Brush, comb
Glasses (plus extra pair), prescription
Sunglasses
Contacts, contact lens solution
Watch
Jewelry
Tampons or pads
Contraceptives
Washcloth/towel for traveling (towels and linens provided by host family)
Travel alarm clock
Hairdryer (Voltage in Spain is 220V; in U.S. it's 110V)
Small sewing kit
Umbrella
Money belt

 

BOOKS, SCHOOL AND TRAVEL SUPPLIES

Pocket Spanish-English dictionary
Familiar Spanish grammar reference
Journal
Pens, pencils
Pictures of family, friends, home, hometown, school
Guidebook such as Let's Go Spain
Walkman, tape player, tapes, CDs (and batteries)
Leisure reading: books, magazines
Camera and film
Small flashlight, batteries

 

MONEY AND IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

Current passport and photocopies of picture page (keep separately)
Other identification (driver's license, school ID, international student ID)
Travelers' checks (keep numbers separate from checks)
Credit card/ATM card
Airline Ticket (save return ticket in safe place)
CC-CS Student Handbook
Addresses: Family, friends (plus e-mail addresses)
Academic advisor's phone number, email address
Registration plans for Fall '01

GIFTS

Gift(s) for host family. Suggestions are books with photos of your home region, photo calendars, T-shirts or baseball caps, candy or gum for children