packing tips Archives

Peyton
Furman University
Spring 2018

What To Bring vs. Buy When Abroad 04/17/18

When preparing to go abroad this past semester, I had the chance to talk to people about everything from what to expect to what to do – from others who went abroad, who traveled to Europe, and even CIMBA alumni from my home university. However, there was one question I always asked, to which I never […]

Caroline
Furman University
2017 Fall

My Best Packing Decisions 11/20/17

Packing for my semester in Italy feels like an eternity ago. I must have spent a week making piles, checking off lists, and researching the local weather to make sure I’d be well-prepared. Through my thorough packing research, I was sure to bring some things that ended up being the […]

Mallory
Furman University
2016 Fall

Study Essentials To Bring With You From Home 12/09/16

As finals week is approaching and the end of the semester is coming to a close, I am looking back on my experience and wishing I packed a few things! The way of life in Italy was a huge shock when I first got here. I didn’t know the language and didn’t really understand the […]

Samantha
University of Minnesota
2016 Summer

5 Must-Haves in My Suitcase for an Extended Trip Abroad 05/13/16

Packing has always been a dreadful task. I usually wait until the last second to throw something in a suitcase; however, Italy is a whole different animal. There’s so much to remember and bring on a study abroad trip, especially when my trip is extended! I will be traveling for three weeks after attending CIMBA, […]

Alicia
Western Michigan University
2016 Spring

Packing For Travel As if You Actually Know What You’re Doing 04/04/16

Alright folks, let’s get down to business and the less glamorous side of traveling, specifically: cloths packing. Let me first say that I thought I had it down pat! I showed up with my one giant suitcase and had significantly less luggage than many girls and a good amount of guys. I was attempting to […]

Alicia
Western Michigan University
2016 Spring

The Study Abroad Halfway Point: Bring on the Grunge 03/08/16

I was reminded that study abroad is not all fun and games this week as midterms have arrived. 4 presentations- 2 long and 2 short – and a good old fashioned exam to finish off this Friday (and my schedule is by no means the hardest!). So what am I doing with all of my free time? Why, […]

Emily
University of Wisconsin-Madison
2016 Spring

The Final Countdown: 7 Necessary (But Bizarre) Items I Almost Forgot to Pack 01/11/16

It’s hard to believe that in just ten days I’ll be hopping on a plane to Europe for three months! While I can’t wait to get started on my Lizzie McGuire Movie Italian experience (fingers crossed!), there is still much to be done. Namely, packing. I’ll admit, my obsession lies in the art of list-making. […]

Drew
The University of Iowa
2015 Fall

5 Tips for Surviving An International Flight 09/21/15

You’ve been accepted to your study abroad program. You’ve set up your travel accommodations. You’ve survived the daunting task of packing. So, like, now what? Oh yeah, you have a flight spanning an entire ocean to your study abroad destination. I’ll be honest: The flight isn’t the most enjoyable task of studying abroad. However, there […]