Sunday, July 31, 2011

What to take.

This shouldn't be this hard.

I mean, I've travelled before, and I've packed for a semester at school!  A semester of study abroad should be as easy as combining these two, right?

WRONG.

You see, while AU Abroad has given us a great list of things to pack (see below), they have failed to mention how much of everything we should have.  Fortunately, we are not the first generation of students who studied abroad since the internet was invented.  I've found a Study Abroad Blog which gives me not only the packing list, but lots of other helpful insights into the study abroad process.  I thoroughly enjoyed the blog, and hope you do too!  32 more days until Brussels!!

PACKING LIST FROM AU ABROAD:


Clothing 
Raincoat 
Jacket and/or sweater 
Warm winter clothes 
Professional business attire 

Paperwork 
Passport and Visa documents 
Medical Insurance documents 
French or Dutch phrase book (Optional) 

Medication 
Cold and headache medicine, Tylenol, or any of your other favorites 
Proof of prescriptions when needed 

Miscellaneous 
Umbrella 
Voltage and plug adapter 
Camera 
Travel Alarm 
Laptop Computer 

Monday, July 25, 2011

Bienvenue!

Welcome to the blog!! This is where I'll share all of my travel experiences, stories, and maybe a few pictures!  Stay tuned for updates on my preparations to go! 38 days until I leave!!