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14 Essentials You Need To Pack For Your Summer Study Abroad

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Studying abroad during college is a once in a lifetime opportunity that I think everyone should take advantage of. I just returned from my three week trip to Copenhagen, Denmark, and I loved every single minute of it. When it came to packing for my trip, I didn't know much about what I would need versus what I wouldn't need. Now that I'm back from my trip, here are 14 items I'm glad I packed/wish I packed.

Crossbody Purse

This is one thing I forgot, and I regretted it every day. Being hands-free was a luxury I didn't have as I was toting around a giant purse everywhere I went.

A phone holder for your bike

Copenhagen is a biking city, and I quickly learned that holding a phone in one hand and steering my bike with another was not a very smart (or safe) idea. A phone holder secures your phone to the handlebars of your bike so you can easily navigate using Google Maps hands-free.

Nail polish

Chipping nail polish is one of my least favorite things, so going three weeks with no way to fix this was annoying to say the least.

Tennis shoes

Bring one pair for walking around (function > fashion) and one pair for running through the park.

A back-up iPhone charger

My iPhone charger randomly split in half about halfway through my trip. Even though I could buy a new one, I wish I had brought a backup just in case.

Jean Jacket

A jean jacket will go with just about any outfit, and is great for chilly mornings and nights.

A box of American granola bars

Yes, you can buy granola bars abroad, but unless you want to be eating black-licorice flavored bars, I recommend bringing a box of Cliff bars from home.

International plug converter

You can't charge your electronics without it.

A reusable water bottle

Water is not free in Denmark, so having a bottle I could fill up before leaving in the morning was a life saver.

An eye mask for sleeping

The sun does not fully set during the summer season in Denmark, so having something to block out the light helped me sleep so much better.

Sunglasses

These are easily forgettable, but also regretted if forgotten.

Some foreign currency.

But not a whole lot! Most stores used credit cards anyways.

Comfortable shoes

Leave your fancy sandals, high heels (and rain boots!) at home. You'll thank me later.

Wet wipes

These gave me just a little more sanity when I rode on gross airplanes, trains, and metros.

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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