Packing

Hey Jason? How do you feel about packing? How was packing when you prepared to go to Ireland?

Wow! Well, if you’re anything like me, preparing for something big can be really stressful. Packing for Ireland was no exception. I was kind of excited for it at first but that excitement quickly turned to stress as my departure date ticked closer and closer. No matter how much preparation you do, there’s always a nagging worrying feeling wondering if you’ve forgotten something important. Thankfully, since I will be here in Ireland for quite some time, if there was anything specific I forgot, like I rain jacket or charging cable, I would be able to purchase one here. That helped a little bit , but overall I was still a good bit panicked!

So Jason, What all did you pack?

Aw geez, good question. When packing, I had to consider a few things. What all I needed, what would make the most sense to purchase when I arrived, and what would fit in my suitcase. Ultimately I decided it was most important to bring a full set of clothes, some essentials like toothpaste and a towel, and some electronics. My clothes I knew I would need, and buying a full wardrobe for just semester would be really expensive! The essentials are nice to have on hand, in case a flight gets delayed, or cancelled, or you’re not able to access a sufficient store in your destination as quickly as you may like. Lastly, some electronics, such as my laptop, charging cables, a 110-240 plug strip, and portable batteries (and perhaps a game controller or two…. or four, only what I needed I swear). Apart from my laptop (and a few game controllers) most electronics like cables or a tablet are relatively small, and also very handy and can get expensive if you’re trying to replace a number of different things for short time use. These things made the most sense for me, and so far, I haven’t been disappointed!