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Study Abroad Packing List for South Korea (Summer 2018)

In the summer of 2018, I had the opportunity to travel to South Korea for a seven-week study abroad program through a company called CIEE.

It was my first time traveling alone and being away from home for an extended period of time. Since I had no idea what to expect, I spent hours scouring the internet for any useful information I could find, such as a simple packing list.

I used this exact packing list on my trip and even after returning, I wouldn’t change it– Though, I did add some useful notes!

I hope you find this packing list as useful as I once did and congratulations on studying abroad in Seoul– You won’t regret it!

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Jessica's Packing List for Korea
(Summer 2018)

Wearing on the Plane:

T-shirt 티셔츠
Sweatshirt/Sweater 스웨터
Converse sneakers 반대 운동화
Leggings 레깅스

Backpack (personal item)

Camera & equipment
- SD cards
- Charger 충전기
Electronics
- NEWVANGA Universal Plug Adapter
- Laptop & charger
- Cellphone & charger
- PowerJuice 12,000mAh Power Bank 전원 은행
- Headphones
- Tool to remove sim card.
Cosmetics/Feminine Products -two small cosmetic bags
- Pads, TAMPONS, liners
- Birth control (2-month supply-request early refill)
- Makeup Remover wipes 메이크업 리무버
- Chapstick 찻잔
- Lotion 외용 물약
- Hand sanitizer 손 소독제
- Wet wipes.
First Aid Kit (small) 구급 상자
- Medicine- Ibuprofen, tums, DayQuil, Benadryl
- Band-aids, wipes, neosporin
- Over the counter claritin
Wallet: 지갑
- Debit card
- Credit card
- Health Insurance card
- ID/License
- 330,000 won (~$300 USD)
Notebook (Journal), pens 수첩, 펜

***IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS***

- Passport- scanned 여권
- Any Yonsei University paperwork/welcome packet
- CIEE paperwork/welcome packet
- Flight tickets 항공권
- Medical info (TB test)

Small Suitcase (carry-on)

Clothes 옷
- Shorts 반바지
- 2 shirts 셔츠
- 3 underwear/ 2 bras 속옷
- 3 socks 양말
- Raincoat- lightweight 비옷
- Bathing suit 수영복
Hair brush/hair ties 머리 빗는 솔 ’
Flip flops
Razors 면도칼
Toothbrush/toothpaste, mouthwash
Makeup- Mascara, Concealer, BB Cream 구성하다
Toiletries- travel sized (can buy more in Korea)
- Shampoo/conditioner
- Body wash
- Deodorant
- Body spray
Copies of all important documents! (2 copies and scanned)
Extra Chargers/adapters
Glasses