Seoul Exchange Week: Don't Forget!

Preparing for an exchange can be rather stressfull. Time flies, you have to say goodbye to your loved ones and packing is usually one of your last priorities. I know it is mine. However, there are a few things you should think about, when packing. Not just the weight limit but most importantly, what you should bring extra off.

Seoul is big and can provide you with everything you are looking for however somethings are a little bit harder to find, or are unnecceserily expensive. If you have extra space in your suitcase, consider bringing a few extra of these.

Deodorant

Deodorant is finally being sold in Korea however the mark-up is ridiculous. So bring your favorite brand and bring many! (be carefull with flight regulations when it comes to aeroseol deodorants though).

Towels

Another thing you can find plenty of, however unless you like drying yourself with a handtowel I would recommend you bring some towels.

Shoes and Clothes

Seoul has plenty of places to shop, unfortunately something it doesn't have a wide array of are sizes. If you wear anything larger then a large, or shoes sizes larger then US size 9 for men or a US size 8 for women I would suggest bringing some extra clothes.  (not sure about your size, here is a clothing chart).

Bedding

If you stay in a dorm, or try to find your own oneroom or goshi, changes are that sheets won't be provided. Comforters arn't that pricey and quite easy to find. Western style single sized sheets and pillow cases however are incredibly expensive so if you have a bit of extra room in your suitcase I suggest you bring an extra sheet.

For the Ladies

Us women have it a bit harder then most guys. Not only are we more picky about clothing but some of our neccesities are incredibly hard to find. Things such as bras, tampons, tongs and perhaps your favorite pads are a thing you should definately bring.

For people that are also in Seoul, what are things you would suggest on bringing?

Love, Wietske