Originally Posted by jpjayhawk

did i read that wrong? you brought food with you to antigua? hehe.

is there like a sam's club or costco on the island?

Originally Posted by akabeeks

i have things listed i bought-(doesnt apply to all) and then things i wish i would have bought--i was in the same boat a couple of days ago so hope this helps

Things I bought

stethescope
scrubs (if in ny there is a store with all sizes on 164th street by union tpke across the hospital)
white lab coat
tranformer or converter from 110-220 but here everything is already good to go i didnt need it i was able to just plug things in
noodles
deodarant
perfume
toothbrush
toothpaste
little makeup
earrings
skirts/blouses/capris (but i see many many well mostly all students walking aroun d in jeans female and male--the school ac is HIGH..i am glad i bought a light 3/4 size jacket)
undergarments (well duhh hehe)
sneakers
flip flops
noodles
spices
fruit snack bars/granola bars popcorn/cookies/chocolate (those are good when u have no time to cook or u wanna replace breakfast)
gum
bread
butter
indian naan (bread)
advil
pads/tampons (females only incase u are not sure if you should bring this if you are a guy haha just kidding)
vitamins
baby oil
binder/looseleaf paper/eraser/stapler/pencil pens
shampoo
dishwashing liquid (but they have it here but u never know depends where u are i am at cortsland)
thread (for threading hair --female stuff)
sheets (bring your own sheets/.blanket)
towel (i was suppose to get one but didn't but i am glad i bought my own)
i bought 3 books brs anatomy, embroy, and atlas of anatomy--i am missing few i will buy here i suppose i bought organic 2 books
hot sauce
filer
nailpolish
laptop with a wireless card (it's a must--i would have felt so lost)
microphone (u can chat free with family if they have skype, or msn and i am sure yahoo has that feature too)
video cam (i dont use but incase u wanna)
neck pillow for plane inflatable
proff of hep a shot, hep b shot, hiv testing, my immunization record (they haven't asked me for those yet i am missing the tb one but i know i dont' have tb) also, they want hep c proof too
razor
quad band cell phone (please call ur company in advance to have ur phone unlocked for me t-mobile took a while so i had to wait) over here you can buy a pre-paid sim card
nail polish remover
nail cutter
tweazer
cooking oil (small bottle)
bug repellent also but spray or plug in for your room (i have no bug problems unles i open window or door at night)
frozen vegetables(mixed vegetables, okra, one more just incase u dont get to go shopping but i haven't used those..no time to go out of my room to the shared kitchen--it gets dark at 530 then i don twant mosquitos to bite me so i will cook when i have off--but if u wear covered clothing it's fine.it's cool at night)
i bought a frame with god's picture in it u can bring ur grandma or mom to personalize ur room
lentils
pajamas for night/t-shirts


Things I wish I bought (u get them here but i have to go to the woods mall which is literally 5 minute walk from school)

tide
lysol
paper plates/napkins
cereal (quickly fill ur stomach without too much work)
air freshner or glad plug in

OTHER ADDITIONAL THINGS YOU CAN BRING
they gave me a roll of bathroom tissue after I asked so u might wanna just put one in there
umbrella
driver's license
credit card (call ur credit card company to find out if they charge you to use ur card in ohter countries also let them know u are travelling or they might cancel ur card thinking it got stolen)
traveller's checks to deposit in bank
little cash

so far i can only think of all those things i am sure others can add to them, also, u can check out the auasga.org but i think i included stuff from there too that i had to bring

Originally Posted by hardknocks

I forgot my hot sauce......

Originally Posted by MDforLIfe

How much do students usually spend a month on housing?