Checklist

before leaving

q register for classes

q fill out the special registration form (3 copies)

q pay the fees

q buy ticket

to bring with you

Documents:

q passport

q international student id

q proof of international health insurance (if not covered by student id)

Packing:

q sleeping bag (we will go to some colder places)

q one nice outfit (you´ll probably be invited to some festivities or want to go out to nice places)

q swimsuit and beachwear (we will go there)

q good hiking shoes (we´ll be climbing up some mountains)

q sweater or other piece of warm clothing (it´s a mountainous state and it can be cold)

q raingear (it´s rainy season)

q at least one pair of long pants/skirt ( in some rural areas shorts or mini skirts are out of place, as well as tank tops)

q your regular clothing (what you usually wear)

Remember to pack light, you will have to carry it and probably want to buy some souvenirs as well

other:

q cash (at least some cash might come in handy if nothing else works and you´re running out of money)

q cash card (cash cards normally work here and are the best way to send money, the exchange rate is usually above the one for cash or travelers checks. To be safe, you might want to order an extra one)

q and/ or travelers checks (they´re still the safest way to carry money, although the exchange rate is always worse for them than for cash)

q credit card (not necessary, but nice to have for emergencies)

q any medication you might need and the prescription

q second pair of glasses (for those who need it)