Monday, May 14, 2012

Packing List


  • Passport
  • ID
  • Money



Clothing/Footwear
  • Sneakers  ÿ Work Shoes ÿ dress Shoes
  • 6 Work Outfits: Work Shirts/ Shorts/ Socks/ Underclothing (ladies: 7 bras)
  • 1 Dress Outfit (Guys: Long Pants, Girls: No Spaghetti Straps)
  • Clothes to sleep in
  • Clothing for when not at work (8 days): Shirts/Shorts/Underclothing/Socks
  • Bathing Suit (Girls: skimpy bikinis not recommended)
  • Hat to wear at work/ Bandana
  • Work Gloves if doing construction, multiple pairs
  • Sunglasses


Shower Items
  • Towel / Beach Towel
  • Shampoo/ Conditioner
  • Face Wash + Wash Cloth
  • Soap
  • Shower Shoes/Flip Flops
  • Toothbrushes (bring a spare)/ Toothpaste/ Mouthwash/ Floss
  • Razor / Shaving Cream
  • Deodorant
  • Hair Brush/ Comb/ Hair Stuff
  • Tweezers
  • Glasses/ Contact Lens Solution & case
  • Personal Items / Girl Stuff


Medications + Preventative Items
  • Sunscreen/ after Sun lotion or Aloe Gel
  • Chapstick with Sunscreen
  • Malaria Pills/ Cipro/ Flagyl
  • OTC Meds: Tylenol, Imodium AD, Dramamine, Acne Medication, Vitamins, and Antacids, cough drops
  • Any Prescription Medication/Inhalers
  • Alcohol Wipes/Wet Ones with Antibacterial, could use 10/day
  • Antibacterial Hand Gel
  • Powdered Gatorade/PowerAde
  • Bug Bands/ Insect Repellant
  • Water Bottle, one with lid!


Optional Personal Items
  • Notebook/Journal
  • Spanish Dictionary/Creole Dictionary
  • Bag for dirty laundry
  • Snacks/Energy Bars/Gum
  • Flash Light/Batteries
  • I-pod, headphones
  • Camera/Film/Charger
  • Ear Plugs, recommended
  • Bottle Opener
  • Duct Tape
  • Give Away’s—Stickers are a great idea
  • Lysol Spray
  • Cell Phone/Charger (for use in the airports and as an alarm clock)
  • Deck of Cards/ Games to play in the dining hall during evening free time
  • Extension cord


Memos
  • Liquids cannot be packed in carry on luggage. This includes toothpaste.
  • Bags must be 50 Pounds or under
  • Sweatshirt or longed sleeved shirt for in the airport—it gets chilly!
  • Prescription Drugs must be in their original containers and the name must match your name on your passport.
  • Carry prescription drugs in your carry on—if your luggage is lost you could be without your luggage for more then 24 hours.
  • You will want extra writing utensils for at medical clinics
  • Lip-Gloss is considered a liquid.

  • Packing your clothes in large ziploc bags saves space, and you can close the dirty clothes back up—this also protects against ants.