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Study abroad essentials
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items What I recommend bringing for a study abroad that are hard to find in Europe.
Sections
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Safety nonnegotiables
Space saving needs
Travel necessities
Creatives
Safety nonnegotiables
This is a nonnegotiable. You need multiple of these for study abroad to protect your luggage from pickpockets but also when traveling to other neighboring countries and staying at hostels.
Master Lock Cable Combo Lock: TSA Approved Luggage Padlock, Set Your Own Combination, Multicolor
A first aid kit is an item you don’t think you need until you need it and don’t have it. You don’t want to risk being in situation where you cut yourself and you have nothing to help.
First Aid Kit 85pc - up&up™
Space saving needs
Space saving hangers are a must. Typically for a study abroad you get a tiny wardrobe and the best way to hang as much clothes as possible is to use space saving hangers.
Wood Space Saving Hanger - Brightroom™
Have a travel jewelry box is so clutch when studying abroad. If you can downsize to your favorite pieces this box is great. It’s sturdy and can stand on its own so once you are at your accommodation it doubles as a jewelry stand.
Rectangular Travel Jewelry Organizer - A New Day™ Taupe Satin: Polyester Storage Box, Adult Use
Packing cubes is a no brainer. For a study abroad you want to have the least amount of luggage but the most amount of clothes. This is the best way to do that.
4pc Packing Cube Set - Open Story™ Green: Travel Luggage Accessories, Zipper Closure
Travel necessities
This is the number 1 necessity when it comes to studying abroad. Get this before flying and your future self with thank you.
Travel Smart by Conair All-in-One Adapter: Compatible with European Outlets
To avoid your favorite moisturizer from back home getting spilled and wasted. Get these so you can protect your bag but also your wallet from having to buy a brand new moisturizer.
Silicone Bottle Caps - Open Story™️: Multicolored Travel Luggage Accessories
Wanna avoid suitcase disaster? Get a luggage strap to prevent your luggage from bursting open from being thrown around in TSA.
Fosmon 2 Pack Luggage Straps with Buckle, Adjustable Luggage Straps for Suitcases, Connect Two Suitcases & Baby Car Seat, Travel Luggage Belt, Orange
Creatives
It would be nice to bring a couple good books abroad but at the end of the study abroad you will be thinking “Where can I put these” to save space in your luggage I recommend getting a kindle so you don’t have to sacrifice a good read for lack of spa...
Amazon Kindle 6" e-Reader (2024) - Black