For Specific Questions, feel free to email me at earlene.cruz.sp14@semesteratsea.org, but I find that my fellow shipmate, Avery did a great job in answering so many here.

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Packing List

The following packing list is one compiled from the ISE suggested packing list and one from a previous voyager (edited to include things that I thought were useful and exclude the things not useful):

CLOTHING/ACCESORIES ␣ Underwear ␣ Undershirts ␣ Socks ␣ Shorts ␣ Jeans/Khakis ␣ Skirts (one long one recommended) ␣ T-­shirts (but not too many ␣ you will buy many along the way) ␣ Sweater/Hoody ␣ temperature on the ship is generally COLD. ␣ Jacket (light/medium weight) ␣ Rain gear(coat) ␣ Comfortable shoes (sneakers and sandals) ␣ Sunglasses ␣ Watch ␣ Hat(s)/Visor(s) ␣ Swimwear ␣ Formal wear for the Alumni Ball ␣ Pajamas␣
Jeans
␣Socks
␣Underwear
␣Bras/sports bras␣
Scarfs
␣dressy shoes 
Moccasins: or slippers, ␣ workout/running sneakers – vibrams are great under any conditions!

TOILETRIES ␣ Shampoo/Conditioner (dry shampoo)… burt’s bees face wipes x3? ␣ Toothbrush(es), Toothpaste, & Mouthwash ␣ hand sanitizer Deodorant ␣ Razor(s), & Shaving cream/gel ␣ Liquid body soap (bars for weight) ␣ diva cup? Scrub sponge ␣ Comb/brush ␣ Hair products ␣ Contact lenses and supplies (solution( (if applicable) and/or Prescription eyeglasses ␣ Gender specific toiletries ␣laundry and dish soap/febreeze ␣bug spray with deet ␣laundry bag ␣tweezers␣ sea sickness wristband␣Tide to go pen␣Bobby Pins
Clips␣q-tips Autoshut off straghtener ␣Hair elastics ␣Floss
␣Face moisturizer ␣Makeup␣Sun screen
␣Aloe
Lotion
␣Shampoo
␣Conditioner
␣Shaving cream: or just get one of those razors with the shaving gel built into it␣Face wash
␣Toothbrush (two, one for travel, one that is stationary in your bathroom)
Toothpaste
␣Tissues
␣Nail clippers
␣Hair brush

MEDICAL/HEALTH SUPPLIES

Copy of license of 
Medical documentation/
Documentation of inoculations 
 ␣ Any prescription medication ␣ Sleep Aids : Tylenol PM, Benadryl ␣ Benadryl for allergic reactions, nausea ␣ Pepto Bismol ␣ Imodium ␣ Hand sanitizer ␣ Echinacea, zinc lozenges or other immune boosters (EmergenC or Airborne) ␣ Sunscreen ␣ Bug spray with DEET (non-­aerosol) ␣ Small first-­aid kit with band-­aids ␣ Vitamins/iron
␣Melatonin: awesome for when you can’t sleep, ␣caffeine pills

ELECTRONICS ␣ Travel alarm clock ␣ Camera ␣ Memory cards/film ␣ Flash drive ␣ Laptop (if you are bringing one) ␣ Install and Recovery CDs for all software and operating systems on your laptop ␣ IPOD & Headphones ␣ Small flashlight and batteries ␣Chargers! External hard drive ␣ 
Chargers for all electronics i.e. phone, tablet, camera, pc ␣Extra
 memory cards␣
Cords for computer

FOOD—Cereal, Nuts, Snacks, etc: these kept me alive. Gum, Tea, Crystal Lite, Peanut Butter (The ship has, but it runs out!)

PAPERWORK:
Passport
copies of passport photos/extra passport photos
,Visas and copies of them, SAS paperwork, List of emergency contacts, Address book and envelopes

CLASS MATERIALS:
Post its: This will be your text messaging to one another ␣Textbooks: get them sent to the ship from the UVA bookstore or save money and space in your luggage buying them electronically for your computer and/or tablet, sharpies
␣Pens ␣Pencils
␣Notebooks
␣Cue cards, Highlighters ␣Calculator(means of bartering in countries) ␣scissors ␣Tape: (Will be used to tape your drawers closed during waves) ␣A USB flash-­memory device (thumb drive) ␣Binder separators/paper for school ␣Magnets: I didn’t bring enough. Bring lots of STRONG magnets ␣Duct tape for drawers

MISCELLANEOUS ␣ Many items on this list are suggestions from Alumni ␣ Credit/Debit cards -­ Notify the company of your itinerary ␣ Cash -­ A supply of $1 bills is always convenient , Emergency $50.00 in an envelope ␣ Money belt ␣ School supplies -­ Pens/pencils, notebooks, etc. ␣ Magnets -­ Tape is prohibited in cabins and most walls are magnetic. Dry Erase Board with Markers ␣ Use magnets to hang outside your cabin. ␣ Water Bottle ␣ Filtered water is available 24/7 in the Garden Lounge. ␣ Thermos or Mug ␣ Hot water is also available 24/7 in the Garden Lounge. ␣ Laundry Detergent ␣ You may want to wash smaller items in your bathroom sink. /blanket? ␣ Beach towel (hot yoga towel that rolls up into little ball) ␣ Bath towels are provided, but cannot be taken off the ship! ␣ Sleeping bag -­ Not required, but if you want yours, bring it! ␣ Overnight backpack and/or Daypack ␣ Useful for traveling in port. ␣ Small items for people you meet along the way (postcards from your hometown, stickers, coloring books, etc.) ␣ Always ask permission before giving gifts to children. ␣ Journal ␣ Business cards/supplies for networking ␣ An easy way to exchange information with people on the ship and in port. ␣ Musical Instrument and Sheet Music ␣ Guitars and other smaller instruments are allowed as long as they are stored in your cabin. ␣ Quart-­sized plastic bags ␣ Similar to American standards, one quart re-­sealable bags are required for gels and liquids on most flights. Birthday, Valentine, Halloween, or Thanksgiving cards ␣ umbrella␣birthday cards// travel mug(s) ␣travel size flashlight␣.
I kit with a knife, fork, and spoon␣Clothes pins␣DVDs␣ workout DVDs to form group workout classes i.e. Zumba and Insanity

Recommendations:

• I would recommend buying your textbooks beforehand (on your computer and/or tablet) and bringing them, unless you really have a weight problem, have them delivered to your cabin through the University of Virginia bookstore

• Bring twice as much underwear as you think that you will need.

• If you play an instrument and/or have a ‘special talent’ tool, consider bringing it! –You can entertain your shipmates and share your talent at the Talent Show/ at the numerous open-mic nights

• If necessary, bring EXTRA PIERCING JEWELRY; nothing is worse than having a new piercing and not being able to replace a lost piece in port fast enough.

• Consider bringing a file folder to keep souvenirs like tickets, receipts, etc

• Bring Duffle bags as your suitcases, which are lighter than suitcases and can be easily condensed and stored under your bed; the ship doesn’t really have too many rules regarding how much you bring.

• extra blanket/sleeping bag (they have an outdoor sleepover thing and they yell at you if you take the blankets from the cabins)

• YOUR PILLOW PET... I know you have one. * I would recommend any small travel pillow, animal-themed or not, especially for overnight trips/ long commutes in the different countries

• SWEATS ON SWEATS ON SWEATS the ship is cold!!! The AC is on 24/7 –bring a few staples of warm clothing, things you would wear for the fall… layers are key! *most people wear yoga pants/other ‘relaxed’ clothing on the ship

• Water bottle…. This is from some past students I talked to.. They said the water in the room tastes terrible SO bring a large water bottle to fill up in the cafeteria or what ever it is.

– I didn’t have a problem with it, but then again, I’m used to drinking sink water.

• Backup/disposable camera- consider getting a Gopro or an underwater camera, if planning to do ‘adventury’ things

• Bring a harddrive! You will be exchanging so many things like movies, photos, videos, TV shows.

• Make sure you close all the bottles in the shower- the bottles can tip and then next time you shower you wont have anything to use : (

• SAVING WEIGHT FOR THE PLANE:

• If you are feeling adventurous and willing to compromise with brands, you could bring a small bottles of shampoo/toiletries onboard and buy these products in the first country -The same applies with laundry detergent, if you are planning to hand wash your clothes. I handwashed my clothes about three times, but ended up giving in to paying the $6 a bag, which are relatively the size of a medium garbage bag and can be stuffed to the brim.

• Consider bringing clothes/toiletries that you plan to donate along the way

• As was said before, Textbooks: get them sent to the ship from the UVA bookstore or save money and space in your luggage buying them electronically for your computer and/or tablet

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