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Clothing attire tends to be informal in Southern California.
Comfortable, light cotton and knit clothing is suitable for most seasons
except winter when a sweater or light coat is often needed.
This packing list is a useful guide:
- Emergency Money (keep US$100 hidden somewhere on your
person)
- Clothing, including shoes, coats, cold weather clothing,
and rain gear. Prepare for sun and mild-to-warm temperatures most of the
year.
- Medical and dental records, including immunization and
vaccination records and prescriptions, eyeglasses, insurance records
- Passport and plane tickets, Form I-20
- National and international driver's licenses, International
Youth Hostel Card
- A list of the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and
email addresses of key contacts, both in the US and at home, including
the contact information for friends and family who live in the US
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- Dictionary
- Enough money to cover your first month's expenses until
you are able to transfer funds from abroad
- Make two photocopies of any important document. Leave
one copy at home, and bring one copy with you.
Additionally, pen and pad of paper, safety pins, paper
clips, sewing kit, extra buttons, nylon cord, first aid kit, alarm clock
or watch, calculator, flashlight, spare batteries, plastic bags, and duct
tape. Also a small lock for your luggage.
Label your luggage inside and out with your name and your
ESL school's name and address. If your luggage is lost in transit, this
will help the airline return it to you. Needless to say, critical documents,
medines, and other supplies should be carried in your carry-on luggage.
Your carry-on bag should also include one change of clothing.
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