hello new March Stage! You only have a few more weeks til you leave the USA to come to good ol MAD. please eat lots of Chipotle for me! Here is a list of things to bring, things that are your choice, and what not to bring. I hope this helps and see you in MAD!
BRING
Deodorant: you can only get the rolling kind in country, which I personally hate and dont think works
Sweatshirt: it gets cold, especially in Mantasoa and in the highlands
Sleeping Bag: doubles as a blanket and very very useful
Jeans: at least a pair
Tie (boys): for swearing in
Solar Charger: make sure its compatible with the electronics your bringing
Digital Camera: kinda a no brainier
Headlamp (2): you WILL need this, even if you have electricty. I do and I still use mine every night. they are just so practical. i recommend 2 just in case yours breaks
Books: you will have lots of free time
E-Reader: ditto above
Rain Jacket: it rains a lot here, especially in the highlands. there is a rainy season
Dri Quick Towel: good for trips to visit friends. you can get bath towels in country
Double FItted Sheet: no fitted sheets in country, unless you want to pay out the nose for it. bring one and you will be so happy. regular sheets are easier to find and cheaper. I brought one from home but not a must
Favorite things from home: cause you will be homesick
Batteries (AAA): not easy to find here
ONe NIce Outfit: for swearing in and any other special occasion
FLat, nice, closed toe shoes: practical and then you dont have to bring heels!
Duct Tape: also good to have
Flash Drive/External Hard drive: to move documents etc? most important you bring the external hard drive if you have a computer cause there is a lot of movie sharing
Hair Control Devices: you will not be washing your hair a lot fo you need something to keep it tamed
Travel Mirror: so you can look at yourself
Travel Alarm Clock: to wake up for events
Sewing Kit: to repair clothes. I already have clothes with holes I have had to sew
Lots and Lots of Underwear: take whatever you were going to bring and double it at least. I would even say triple it
Ziplock Bags: to keep out bugs from food
YOUR CHOICE
Computer: I dont have on and I have gotten along fine. I am, however, going to get one to bring back here because they are useful to have. you wont die without one though
Make-up: i never wear any, some people wear a little everyday here. its up to you
Rain Boots: i like having mine
Umbrella: you can buy here, but if you have a small one already you might as well bring it
Diva Cup (girls): now these freak me out so i dont have one but people who do swear by them.
Pads (girls): very very hard to find so if thats you thing, bring a supply
Tape/Glue: cheap and small, so easy to pack if you have space
Gum: love me some gum and really dont like the gum in MAD
Food: like bars, powered drink mixes stuff like that. comfort food
Pens: you will get some but not right away so bring a few to get started
Jewelry: just a few pieces for formal occasions
Pillow: i love my pillow so i brought it but I was one of the few who did. bring if you are really attached, like me!
DONT BRING
Bike Helmet: PC will give you one
Lots of CLothes: you can buy stuff here thats funny and cheap.
High Heels: everythings a dirt road. nuff said
Cell Phones: you will get one here for cheap
Short Shorts: shoulders are ok to bare but knees not so much. i have not felt comfy wearing short shorts anywhere. that being said, bring a pair of running shorts for loungin around you house or working out inside your house
Mosquito net: you will get one from PC
Lots of 1st Aid: you will get from PC
Lots of hygiene products: you will get from PC/ easy to buy
Hope this helps!
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