What to Bring
Clothes
Pack enough clothes for your 6 week stay in the United States.
Chicago during the summer time is mostly very hot and humid so
you will want to pack light, cotton clothing for hot weather.
Summer thunderstorms and rain showers are also extremely common
so you will want to pack rain gear for these occasions. Make sure
you bring an umbrella, you will more than likely use it. You will
also be traveling to San Francisco which is a little cooler than
the Chicago area due to its situation on the bay. You will want
to pack a light jacket as temperatures can drop suddenly during
the night in the San Francisco bay area. Pack one formal wear
as well as you may want to visit a formal gathering or a dinner
at a more formal restaurant. In general the 6 week program will
be mostly informal. Make sure you pack at least one pair of very
comfortable walking shoes as you will be walking a lot.
Don’t forget to bring a pair of cloths that can be comfortably
worn during outside volunteer activities and can get dirty. Also
make sure you have a pair of shoes other than sandals which can
be used in similar volunteer activities and would be appropriate
to be worn on construction sites and nature trails.
Very important: When packing for traveling inside
the United States, you cannot carry with you onto the airplane
any liquids in bottles larger than 3 ounces (about 89 mililiters).
Also, all liquid bottles must be able to fit in a one quart size
clear, plastic bag (about 1 liter size). One plastic bag is permitted
per person. The airport authorities will discard bottles larger
than than size-- so you will be forced to throw away that nice
cologne or shampoo. You may pack larger liquid containers in your
bags that you check. See the link for the "3-1-1" rule
at http://www.tsa.gov/311/index.shtm.
Housing Needs
The Founders Woods Apartments come fully furnished with :
Living room: 1 sofa, 3 coffee tables, 2 loveseats, an entertainment
unit ( No television, just the furniture unit ).
Need to bring: small radio/CD unit (or you can purchase it
here).
Kitchen: Kitchen high table, 2 kitchen stools, refrigerator,
laundry room with washer and dryer, electrical stove and burners,
and microwave.
You may wish to puchase here: pots, plates, forks, glasses,
iron, ironing board, etc...
Bathroom: Basic amenities, toilet, sink, shower.
Need to bring: towels, bathroom needs like shampoo, soap, shaving
cream, deoderant, suntan lotion.
Bedroom: 1 bed, 1 desk, 1 cabinet for clothes ( 4 drawers ),
1 closet. Linens & pillows will be provided.
Extra Things
Dictionary: You will be provided with all the necessary
books and coursework during your stay but you may want to bring
an English dictionary to assist you.
Personal items you may want to bring i.e. alarm clock, hair dryer,
computer, etc... Be sure to include adequate supply of prescription
medicines and an extra pair of glasses for those who wear them.
Carry these items on the plane not in the checked baggage.
Description of electrical appliances: The US relies on alternating
current, 60 cycles, 110 volts. If grantee bring electrical equipment
( such as hair dryer, shaver, iron or computer ) they should be
sure it is compatible or they should bring an adapter.
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