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What to Pack

- Passport and visa (plus copies, just in case)
- "Print Me" document sent by IES Abroad about 2 weeks before program start date
- Driver's license/photo ID
- Plane tickets
- Printed CISI insurance card
- Credit/debit cards
- Cash in local currency for initial on-site expenses (check your predeparture information for recommended amount)
- Photocopies of important travel documents (your passport photo, visa, etc.)
- Cell phone and charger
- Tablet/E-book and chargers
- Laptop and charger
- Camera (if you are taking one) and charger
- Portable power bank
- Headphones
- Emergency outfit (in case your luggage gets lost or there is a major delay)
- Travel-size toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste) and a toothbrush
- Tissue pack
- Hand sanitizer
- Masks
- Gloves (if wanted)
- Antibacterial wipes
- Empty, reusable water bottle
- Snacks

- Underwear
- Socks
- Tops
- Pants, shorts, and/or skirts
- Sweater or sweatshirt
- Workout clothes
- Pajamas
- Swimsuit
- One or two nicer outfits (for events or formal dress internship placements)
- Coat/jacket (check the weather in your host country)
- Raincoat or waterproof jacket
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Dress shoes
- Flip flops/shower shoes
- Accessories/belts

- Deodorant
- Hair brush/comb
- Glasses/contact lenses for duration of program
- Prescription medications for duration of program
- Preferred over-the-counter medicine
- Menstrual hygiene items
- Shaving supplies
- Preferred skincare/makeup

- Travel/overnight bag and/or travel purse
- Umbrella
- Sunglasses
- Padlock to lock luggage when traveling or in hostels
- Small, quick-dry towel
- Ear plugs
- Travel pillow
- Travel journal
- Lip balm
- A book
- Lint roller


