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Useful Things to Bring with You
Clothes
Comfortable winter and spring clothes (Bring washable clothes if possible, since dry-cleaning can be expensive.) (When you arrive in March, you could still experience a few chilly days. Be sure to bring a jacket. However, during most of the time you are here, the weather will be more warm than cold.)
Comfortable walking shoes (You will be doing a lot of walking! USC is a big campus!)
Rainwear (umbrella, rainhat, waterproof shoes)
Swimwear, sunglasses, etc. (You can swim at the Blatt Physical Education Center, and the sun almost always shines brightly over Columbia, SC.)
Sports equipment (The Blatt Physical Education Center is available.)
Equipment (Note: U.S. electrical system is 110/120 volts)
Laptop computer and USB drive (if you have them)
Camera
Music
Alarm clock
Book bag
Documents and personal items
Credit card(s)
Photocopies of your passport and any other important documents (in case they are lost or stolen)
List of important addresses and phone numbers
Prescription drugs that you are taking
Cosmetics (They are generally much more expensive in the U.S.)
Favorite packaged foods (not fruits or vegetables -- they will be confiscated by U.S. Customs!)
Photographs of your family and friends
Items of your culture that can be used in presentations about your culture
Postcards or photos of your hometown
