On Packing

4 ish days until school!! Guess it's time to get packing.

Being the obsessive organizer that I am, I've compiled somewhat of a packing list. This isn't comprehensive or anything, but it's what I've come up with in preparation. Some of it's taken from the SGU website's suggested list, and others I've added on my own, or suggested from other blogs/advice pieces that I've read.

For those who's significant others are joining, here's a significant other packing list.


SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Backpack/Tote bag
Flashdrive
External hard drive
Planner
Calculator (with the sq root function)
Latex gloves
Desk lamp (with replacement bulbs)
Stapler (and staples)
Sticky notes
Index cards
Binders
Paper
Pens/Pencils/Highlighters
Sharpies/dry erase markers
Small whiteboard
Scrubs

ELECTRONICS
Camera
Laptop
Phone
Ipad/Tablet
Extra chargers for phone/laptop

**SGU covers the duties for 3 electronics (but they must be laptop, phone, tablet), and the student is responsible for any others. Here's the Travel Folder section of the SGU site. Students are required to bring receipts for the electronic items that aren't covered by school (otherwise it will be at the discretion of the customs people)

HEALTHCARE
Pepto Bismol, GasX, Immodium, etc
Antibiotics
Tylenol, Advil, Aleve
Any prescription medications
Band-aids
Aquaphor/Vaseline
Sunblock
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Makeup
Tweezers
Face products
Contact lenses/glasses/solution
Body wash
Shampoo
Bug spray

CLOTHING/SHOES
Pajamas
Light jacket
Hoodie
Sweats
Dress
Slacks
Pumps
Sandals
Flipflops
Sneakers

COMFORT/OTHER
Pillow
Bedset
Yoga/exercise mat
Converter
Flashlight
Batteries
Travel clock
Hangers
Laundry bag
Headphones
Sunglasses (2)
Umbrella
Laundry detergent
Raincoat/Poncho

KITCHEN
Drinking glasses
Brita & filters
Cups, bowls, mugs, utensils
Coffeemaker
Electric kettle
Saucepan
Spatula
Can opener
Dish detergent/sponges
Tupperware
Ziploc bags

I'm also trying to pack a few bins and things to store all my stuff. I don't quite like the dump-it-all-in-the-drawer look. Let's hope all of this fits in two suitcases and a carry-on.