How to Pack for a Year Abroad

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Obtain two sturdy suitcases.. Pack functional, comfortable everyday clothes.. Pack culturally appropriate clothing for school, work, and events.

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Obtain two sturdy suitcases.

Step 1

Obtain two sturdy suitcases.

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Pack functional, comfortable everyday clothes.

Step 2

Pack functional, comfortable everyday clothes.

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Pack culturally appropriate clothing for school, work, and events.

Step 3

Pack culturally appropriate clothing for school, work, and events.

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Think about what you can do without, and leave it at home.

Step 4

Think about what you can do without, and leave it at home.

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Pack your laptop so you can stay productive and connected to home.

Step 5

Pack your laptop so you can stay productive and connected to home.

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Bring your phone and phone charger.

Step 6

Bring your phone and phone charger.

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Bring a tablet or an e-reader for portable entertainment.

Step 7

Bring a tablet or an e-reader for portable entertainment.

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Pack a camera to capture images of your stay.

Step 8

Pack a camera to capture images of your stay.

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Invest in an electrical adapter set.

Step 9

Invest in an electrical adapter set.

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Pack useful, weather-appropriate accessories.

Step 10

Pack useful, weather-appropriate accessories.

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Pack all your essential toiletries.

Step 11

Pack all your essential toiletries.

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Bring a folder to protect your important documents.

Step 12

Bring a folder to protect your important documents.

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Bring a padlock to keep your personal belongings safe.

Step 13

Bring a padlock to keep your personal belongings safe.

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Pack a scrapbook to preserve the memories you'll make.

Step 14

Pack a scrapbook to preserve the memories you'll make.

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Get a mini dictionary to make communication easier.

Step 15

Get a mini dictionary to make communication easier.

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Bring some mementos from home to prevent homesickness.

Step 16

Bring some mementos from home to prevent homesickness.

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Bring money, exchanged for the local currency.

Step 17

Bring money, exchanged for the local currency.

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Bring a journal to record your thoughts throughout the journey.

Step 18

Bring a journal to record your thoughts throughout the journey.

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Don't pack more than you need.

Step 19

Don't pack more than you need.

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Use vacuum bags to increase luggage space.

Step 20

Use vacuum bags to increase luggage space.

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Bring a carry-on bag for your personal items.

Step 21

Bring a carry-on bag for your personal items.

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Find out if you need to pack your own sheets.

Step 22

Find out if you need to pack your own sheets.

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Layer up when en route to save room in your luggage.

Step 23

Layer up when en route to save room in your luggage.

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