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The essentials.

Here are some items that you'll want to have in Bahrain. 

The basics

  • Outlet Adapter/Transformers (at least 2)
  • Sunscreen
  • Aloe
  • Passport
  • Wallet with student ID (good for checkpoints)
  • Refillable water bottle

Clothing

  • Jeans and/or long pants
  • Long cotton t-shirts
  • Short sleeve shirts
  • Shorts
  • Undergarments
  • Swim suit(s)
  • Tennis shoes
  • Flip flops
  • Shoes that can be worn for hiking and get wet
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses

Living arrangements *dependent on your living arragement

  • Bedding
  • Pillow(s)
  • Towels

Toiletries

  • Refillable, travel-size containers for the following
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Soap
  • Toothbrush
  • Toothpaste
  • Lotion
  • Deodorant
  • Any necessary medications
  • Etc.

Electronics

  • Phone
  • Phone charger
  • Laptop
  • Laptop charger
  • Portable charger
  • Headphones
  • Check with the place you're working to see what other tech adapters you might need. Macbooks are not common everywhere! You may need a HDMI to VGA dongle, etc., depending on your type of work.