| College students love to travel and they don't | | | | Grounded plugs are especially important for |
| mind going far from home. When they have an | | | | laptops. Small travel umbrellas and rain jackets are |
| opportunity to take courses overseas or travel | | | | handy when the weather calls for it. A lightweight |
| anywhere, they will generally jump at the chance. | | | | travel clock is also a necessity. Many of these |
| How to be prepared for this travel? The school | | | | items may have been received as corporate gifts. |
| itself can give you plenty of information. You may | | | | They have a company name or logo imprinted on |
| also do research on the web, and talk with other | | | | them and is very useful. Besides the TSA locks |
| students who have taken the same trip. When | | | | which are used on your baggage, you may want |
| leaving the country, you will need a current | | | | to bring along a cable lock. This will lock your |
| passport. You may also need a visa. It's important | | | | belongings in your room. Another good idea is to |
| to check if you require any shots before entering | | | | bring along a money belt that also holds your |
| a foreign country. Bring along any prescriptions of | | | | passport. These are worn underneath your |
| medications in the original bottles or containers | | | | clothing and protect your valuables from being |
| that you may need to take. If you have allergies, | | | | stolen. There are different models that can be |
| bring the medication in the original bottle. Make | | | | worn around the neck, around the waist or |
| sure that you can use your cell phone where | | | | shoulder, or around the leg. |
| you're going. Sometimes all it takes is a call to | | | | Folding totes are especially handy to have to bring |
| your current cell phone provider to use the phone | | | | back any items you may purchase while you |
| overseas at a lower rate. Make sure you have at | | | | travel. These come in duffel shapes or large |
| least one credit card, and call the company before | | | | totes. They tuck away inside your discount |
| you leave so they know you are traveling. Make | | | | luggage, and are wonderful to use for short |
| copies of your passport and student ID and keep | | | | weekend trips, and also for any gifts you may |
| them in a separate safe place. You'll want to | | | | buy. These folding cases are very lightweight and |
| check what kind of weather to expect and pack | | | | you'll make good use of them. Most of them |
| accordingly. You will need to check with the airlines | | | | have shoulder straps for ease in carrying. You'll |
| you are using before you begin to pack your | | | | also need your backpack or school bag for books |
| lightweight luggage. Find out if there are weight | | | | and school supplies. These can usually be carried |
| restrictions and or size restrictions on your bags. | | | | onto the plane with you as your carry on. Be sure |
| Usually, the 30" size duffel on wheels is the best | | | | to check on the size requirements before leaving |
| to pack and you can usually take along two of | | | | for the airport. Some airlines will let you carry on |
| these. Brands like Prolite Luggage and Skyway | | | | a small rolling piece as well as your backpack. |
| Luggage make duffels that can hook together for | | | | Remember, if you bring on any liquids or gels they |
| ease in rolling. They will also collapse down when | | | | must be packed inside the 3-1-1 kit. |
| not in use. | | | | Language translators or guidebooks are helpful if |
| If you only use certain brands of toothpaste or | | | | you do not speak the language of the country |
| deodorant you'll want to check if these are | | | | you are studying in. Some of the newer |
| available where you are going. If not, you'll need | | | | translators will pronounce the word for you and |
| to pack a supply to last your trip. Remember, | | | | spell the word phonetically. Among your travel |
| that you can only carry on three-ounce size | | | | accessories, make sure you have a journal to |
| containers in a one quart sized bag. You'll also | | | | write down the many new places you'll see and |
| need an electrical currency converter if you are | | | | visit. You can look back in your journal years |
| planning to use your own hairdryer, hair | | | | from now and remember where you've gone. |
| straightener, electric toothbrush, etc., overseas. If | | | | You can also assist other students with ideas and |
| you have an international appliance with dual | | | | places you especially enjoyed while in that |
| voltage, you will still need an adapter plug. | | | | country. |