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What to Pack

What to Pack

  1. Pillows, blankets and bed linens are always provided
  2. Remember, towels are NOT provided
  3. Tank tops, miniskirts, and very short shorts/hot pants or piercing not allowed on any of the campuses. Skirts or dresses are compulsory for female students attending classes at Montemorelos Adventist University, Mexico
  • Foreign currency
  • Credit card/debit card
  • Alarm clock
  • 6 clothes hangers (both regular and for skirts/pants)
  • Walkman, diskman or iPod and plenty of music
  • Contact lens supplies
  • Hair dryer (preferably one that adjusts to European voltage)
  • All toiletries and pharmaceuticals normally used in the summer
  • Multiple compartment coin purse (you'll have two or three kinds of money at one time)
  • Good two-language dictionary (English-host country)
  • Paperback book of verbs (host country language)
  • Shoes for dress and school; comfortable for walking and hiking
  • Plenty of socks
  • 2 sets washcloths/towels
  • Regular razor or electric shavers
  • 4-6 pairs of walking shorts (wash & wear)
  • Power converters and adaptors
  • Laundry tags (already sewn into all clothes) for Collonges and Sagunto
  • Extra batteries for camera and any other electronics
  • Liquid detergent for occasional hand laundering
  • Mosquito repellent (especially if you're going to Villa Aurora)
  • Lightweight jacket
  • Flashlight
  • Umbrella
  • Sewing/mending kit
  • Modest swimsuit(s)
  • Travel guides for pre- or post-program travel (Let's Go: Europe, or Michelin Guidebooks are suggestions)
  • Extra pair of prescription glasses/contacts--AND the prescription
  • Plenty of underclothes
  • Sandals for shower/beach/pool
  • Wristwatch
  • Casual clothes (T-shirts, sweatshirts, slacks, etc.)
  • Sweater
  • Jeans (in good condition)
  • Camera, film & supplies to last the summer
  • Bible
Extras for Men
  • 1 lightweight suit or sports jacket & slacks (church & occasional use)
  • 4-6 button-down shirts (easy care)
Extras for Women
  • 1 lightweight church outfit
  • 4-6 blouses (easy care)
  • 3-4 school skirts or slacks/jeans
  • Nylons/stockings (church & occasional use)

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