{"id":1766,"date":"2023-03-28T05:27:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-28T05:27:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/overseas-studies\/?page_id=1766"},"modified":"2023-03-30T20:25:13","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T20:25:13","slug":"packing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dornsife.usc.edu\/overseas-studies\/packing\/","title":{"rendered":"Packing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Most programs will provide packing suggestions relevant to that particular program. Use the following lists as basic guidelines and pick and choose what is essential for you. The obvious things (e.g., underwear, shirts, toothbrush, etc.) are not listed. Be sure to consult the specific information provided for your program, as well as recommendations from former participants.<\/p>\n

The best and most ignored advice is to TRAVEL LIGHT. You will hear this over and over again and for good reason. Do not bring more luggage than you can comfortably carry and\/or roll by yourself. You may find yourself having to walk long distances with your bags or up multiple staircases with no elevators or escalators. Any items that could be considered a weapon (e.g., scissors, Swiss Army knives, etc.) should not be packed in your carry-on luggage but placed in your checked luggage. Be mindful of airline liquid restrictions for carry-on bags. You should bring important medications and documents in your carry-on luggage.<\/p>\n

Baggage allowances may differ for international flights to and from the U.S. and flights between and within other countries. Rules also vary from airline to airline. Do not make assumptions based on previous travels or advice from friends and\/or family. Always check with your airline for carry-on and checked baggage regulations and fees.<\/p>\n

Lost Document Kit<\/h2>\n

Each semester we get reports of students abroad misplacing their important documents or having them stolen (through burglary, pickpocketing or mugging). Losing a passport and other documents can be a major headache; to reduce the hassle, we suggest that you take with you two U.S. – produced passport photos, a certified copy of the face page of your passport (which you can shrink to wallet size). Keep these items separate from your actual passport, and leave a copy with your parents or trusted friend at home. You should also have two sets of photocopies of other important documents such as your USC ID card, driver\u2019s license, and your credit, ATM and insurance cards; leave one set with your parents or trusted friend, and keep one set in your homestay or dorm separate from the actual documents.<\/p>\n

Sample Packing Lists<\/h2>\n

Important Documents\u00a0<\/i><\/strong>(not a complete list)<\/p>\n