So...let's say you just got accepted by AFS for a year-long study abroad program in the country of your dreams. The next step is deciding what to pack. To make things interesting, let's say you can only bring 3 of your most prized possessions. What will you pack? Pictures of your dog? Your ipod? Your electric toothbrush? Click the comment link below to list your answers and see what others are saying.What will you pack?
So...let's say you just got accepted by AFS for a year-long study abroad program in the country of your dreams. The next step is deciding what to pack. To make things interesting, let's say you can only bring 3 of your most prized possessions. What will you pack? Pictures of your dog? Your ipod? Your electric toothbrush? Click the comment link below to list your answers and see what others are saying.No TrackBacks
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DATE: September 10, 2008 8:28 PM
1. my camera2. my atm card3. my diary
DATE: August 29, 2008 1:26 AM
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DATE: August 12, 2008 7:06 PM
1. clothes2. money3. camerahaha being generic!plus if i wanted anything else my money could buy it..
DATE: May 28, 2008 4:07 AM
I'd like to add to my list:1. my camera2. Feijoas! (they're a fruit by the way)3. NZ chocolate... mmmmmmmmmmmm....
DATE: May 27, 2008 9:03 PM
1: my black 80GB iPod classic2: my laptop3: my camera (sony cybershot 8.3 megapixels--good pics AND videos. i i can deal with language, my dad knows 8 and i know like 3. plus i know a lot of awesome brasilieros ;)I'm only 13 years old, but my family has been with AFS since 1974 and I can't wait until i can go to Brasil for a year in junior year!!! omg.
DATE: May 24, 2008 4:01 AM
I'd love to say 'lots of enthusiasm, fun and good german/language of the country', but everyone else is talking about physical things, so!:My camera (can't live a day without it)umm.. -stress! Panic!-can I stick with just one?
DATE: May 23, 2008 8:19 PM
If I could only bring three things on my abroad experience it would have to be..1.My international phone with internet and picture capablilities2.my bakcpack3.An extra pair of glasses becasue im clumbsy
DATE: May 22, 2008 3:10 PM
1. A picture phone that plays music (HA putting camera music and phone into one)2. Journal- so i wont forget my experiences, to write down recipes to try, and to sketch cool things i see as im there3. (hunger for adventure)! a hoodie, i might get stuck in Russia or Antarctica or something. gotta be prepared!
DATE: May 21, 2008 6:42 PM
hhmmmm......lets see....i would want to bring.....1) a euro pass for unlimited trains2)soccer ball.....cant go a day with out it3) Deodourant....no one likes a smelly guy
DATE: May 21, 2008 1:35 PM
i would pack a pic of my family a pair of clothes and a lang. book were ever i go
DATE: May 19, 2008 4:43 PM
okay so 3 things only.1.my moms digital camera[it can take vids]2.journal3.a huge wad of pocket moneya little different but it works =D
DATE: May 17, 2008 10:54 AM
1. a really nice camera2. a laptop with lots of memory to upload pictures & keep in touch with people3. a fedora. one can always hide a bad hair day with the right fedora.
DATE: May 16, 2008 2:22 PM
I Would bring.....#1. My Camera/video camera- I love taking pictures,and documenting my experiences!#2. My Backpack- I carry it everywhere, it holds everything, I can go anywhere with it!#3. My Converse- They are the best! A good pair of shoes can get you anywhere!
DATE: May 15, 2008 10:05 PM
I would bring...1. french dictionary 2. my camera3. a journalwho needs food? I mean, honestly!
DATE: May 15, 2008 3:58 PM
-my iPod...i LIVE for music!!!-a spanish/english translator...i love the language, but am FAR from fluent-my cell phone so i can keep in touch with my family and send them pictures of my adventures
DATE: May 15, 2008 12:22 PM
My violaA toothbrushA journal
DATE: May 15, 2008 6:00 AM
1. A film camera: I like film pictures better than digital print. 2. Good walking shoes: some that won't wear out or give me blisters. 3. Band-aides: you never know, band-aides are useful!
DATE: May 15, 2008 5:56 AM
if I could bring 3 things I would bring:1. my videogames2. a translator for the contry I am visiting3. a video cameraI chose those because i dont want my family to do something with my games, a camera will let me remember what a did there, and a translator will help me learn the language better.
DATE: May 15, 2008 5:49 AM
1. My Frisbee2. My Ipod3. A Video Camera1. "have frisbee, will travel"2. I can't go a day without music3. I'd like to bring those memories home
DATE: May 14, 2008 5:54 PM
If I could only bring three items on my study abroad trip I would pick:1)A dictionary of the local language2)A camera/videorecorder3)A map of the area(so I won't get lost and to know where all the good views are)
DATE: May 14, 2008 1:50 PM
If I could only pack three things on my abroad experience, hmmm. a) Tennis Racket - Tennis is my passion, and I can't give it up. b) Hiking Boots - I'm outdoorsy, cant do without thesec) Video Camera - I want to be able to document the magic. Hopefully with my boots and my racket I can film some memorable stuff!!!
DATE: April 29, 2008 5:16 PM
If I could only bring three things, I wouldn't go. But seeing as this is hypothetical...1. my iPod2. my english/german dictionary3. my retainerBecause no one wants to be stuck in a foreign country with no language skills AND crooked teeth. Ew!