What I Brought to London for a Month
Between finals, turning 20, and planning to study abroad in London, June has been crazy! Alas, I have finally arrived in London—in fact I am sitting in the Heathrow airport right now— and I am pretty confident in everything that is sitting in my one checked bag, still with plenty of room in it, and one carryon backpack.
Here is what I brought:
1. Passport and ID
2. Important documents (identification as a student, directions, syllabus, etc.)
3. Laptop
4. Phone
5. Camera (if not using phone)
6. Credit/ Debit cards
7. Headphones
8. Chargers (get portable too)
9. Empty, refillable water bottle
10. Converter
11. Toothbrush and toothpaste
12. Floss (get those little picks, they are game changers)
13. Retainer (if needed)
14. Chapstick
15. Gum
16. Snacks for the plane (granola bars, nuts, chips, etc.)
17. Toiletries: shampoo/conditioner, deodorant, lotion, face wash,
18. Feminine hygiene products
19. Medication, vitamins, sleeping pills, cough drops, and Pepto Bismol tablets
20. Ear plugs (good for tuning out the busy London streets at night)
21. Razer/ shaving cream (eos brand is wet and dry shave)
22. Makeup
23. Hair products and tools
24. Hair ties
25. 2 pairs of jeans
26. Rain jacket (a light-weight Northface is PERFECT) and/or an umbrella
27. Comfortable walking shoes (Converse,Nikes, and rain booties)
28. 2-3 pairs of pajamas
29. 2 Long-sleeve shirts
30. 1 Sweater
31. Heavy jacket (I brought a faux leather one)
32. 2-3 tank tops
33. Shorts
34. Scarf
35. 3 pairs of socks
36. Work out clothing
37. Swimsuit
38. Cross-body purse or fanny pack (I did both!)
39. Underwear and bras
40. Sunglasses
41. Entertainment: iPad, music, journal, coloring book
42. Pens (you’ll need one to fill out custom and border information, )
43. Notebook (one for classes and one for journaling)