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Study Abroad Packing List for South Korea (Summer 2018)

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 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
  • 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

Large Suitcase (checked bag)

To Buy In Korea…

  • Slippers   슬리퍼
  • T-money card (from convenience store or subway station)
  • Sim card or Burner phone
  • Clothes   옷
  • School Supplies   학용품
  • Toilet paper
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Shampoo/Conditioner

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