Do. Not. Forget. Work clothes Couple of “fancy” outfits Rain gear (Mexico City) Warm pajamas and socks! Medication if you take any First aid kit: pepto, advil, etc… Small gifts for co-workers, new friends, roommates
Carry On Luggage Passport Visa Tickets Prescription medicine Glasses Money (For taxi rides to and from airports, phone calls, emergencies, etc...) Other official documentation Change of clothes Warm clothes for the plane (international flights can get very cold) Checked Luggage Several sets of day clothes clothes Several sets of work clothes Rain jacket/clothes Dress set of clothes (just in case you go somewhere fancy) Swimsuit Sunglasses Proof of insurance Student I.D. Card (good for discounts too) Money belt Identification tags with your contact information on them, attached both outside and inside your checked bags and carry–on bags Spare money/credit card/debit card Basic first aid-band aids, alcohol wipes, iodine Packing Tips Don't put all your valuables in one place! Keep spare cash and credit cards in several locations Always keep the most valuable items on your body (in pockets, sling, sleeve) if you take them out of the house, apartment, etc, Leave some extra room in your suitcase for items you will buy while there and and want to bring back Put functionality first! Make sure all your essential items fit somewhere comfortably and are easy to access. With whatever room is left, add "wants" If you plan to do day trips or side trips, have another backpack that is the right size to bring on those trips Remember the liquid limit! Don't put many/any liquids in your carry ons, they will be thrown out
