“A good beginning makes a good end”
It’s exciting to think that in less than a week I’ll have jumped 9 hours ahead of California time into the land of the Danish. After returning from summer session at Notre Dame last week, due to expert planning (and perhaps a bit of procrastination) I have been living out of my suitcase. In my mind, this means less time spent repacking for for Denmark!
Recently, I checked the forecast for the next few months in Copenhagen, and it seems as if the South Bend permacloud has decided to follow me where ever I go. (aka Gray skies and Rain 12 days of the month:) I guess any tan (heat rash) I picked up while in California will be as fleeting as the Jarlsberg cheese my dad bought for me when I returned home. Back to packing… So far I think I will be bringing 3 travel bags (a large pink duffle bag, a suitcase, and my sports backpack).
Duffle:
9 sweaters (useful for fall and winter)
A medium warmth coat (no need to lug the big one if its not going to get below 30 F:), a ND wind breaker, a thin blue fleece jacket (good for layering), and of course my favorite green jacket.
7 pairs of shoes (tennis shoes, leather boots, tan sperry’s, sandals, and my favorite rain boots) Not pictured: black booties, and short brown boots
Suitcase
Top most (random) forgotten items: vitamins!–thanks mom, camera, cheata print gloves, hats (both warm/cold weather), adapters, speakers (echo dot), passport, umbrella (really necessary), belt, maxi skirt (for visiting sacred religious sites), and wooden travel cross.
4 skirts (good for class/going out)
NOT pictured: 3 pairs of pants (jeans), at least one pair of black pants, 6 tee-shirts, pajamas, workout clothes, bathing suit, tooth brush, deodorant, retainer, brush, make-up, and other (somewhat) important things I can’t remember at the moment.
Sports backpack
Computer, MCAT books (ewww), Calculator, three subject notebooks (for class), gum, money belt, scan blocking wallet to protect passport (very useful if you plan on returning to your home country), and of course a reusable water bottle (“Frank”)!
Pro packing Tips:
- Roll everything!!!! (this will seriously maximize your packing space)
- 2. It’s a city, people wear mostly black/muted colors…remember this and pack accordingly
- Don’t bring everything in your closet (this may be tempting, especially if you are trying to prepare for every possible situation you may encounter during your European travels. (BUT resist at all cost, if you really need it you can get it in Europe)
- Bring a sports backpack and use it as a carry on for short weekend trips (this will save you money because most cheep airlines will use every opportunity to exploit you…including making you pay big bucks for a carry on suitcase)—-thanks Chloe
farvel for nu! (Goodbye for now)
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