Packing List Tips - What To Pack For Study Abroad

You’ve finally secured that visa, lived through the mandatory vaccinations, and booked the flights for your semester abroad. But how in the world will it ever be possible to stuff months worth of your favorite outfit essentials in just a couple bags?

For starters, put that just-in-case Halloween costume back into storage and step away from the shoe collection you’ve spent years curating — it'll still be there when you return home. Instead, we’ve whittled your closet down and present you with the ultimate study-abroad packing list — useful no matter where you’re going. And if you forget something? It’s just another reason to shop during your travels!

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You’re Outta Here! The Ultimate Study-Abroad Packing List

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