May As Well Teleport Everything I Own..

I think there's something to be said when you're shopping for Medical School in the camping/survival department at Wal-Mart and Sports Authority. Putting together my packing/shopping list was a rather daunting task. Since my cousin and I will be living together, our family has spared no expense when it comes to our comfort. Below is my (and my cousin's) personal packing list.


School Supplies
- dry erase board, markers, erasers, cleaning liquid
- Book bag (that can hold my laptop)
- GOOD set of headphones for Mediasite
- pens, pencils, highlighters, coloring pencils
- note cards w/ rings, note card box
- hole puncher
- stapler and staples
- six 2-inch binders and two 3-inch binders
- calculator
- ruler
- post-it notes
- 2 sets of dividers
- 4 small notebooks
- loose leaf college-ruled paper
- planner for assignments
- printer with cartridges (2 black & 1 color), 10 reams of white paper, USB cord
- Two Combination Locks (there are lockers on campus)
- Cardboard Filing Boxes (I plan on reusing binders so I bought filing boxes to keep notes
organized)

Medical Supplies
- Littman Lightweight stethoscope
- blood pressure kit
- short lab coat for the White Coat Ceremony
- 2 sets of scrubs (Anatomy lab meets twice a week)
- eye chart
- pen light
- reflex and neurological hammer
- 512 and 256 tuning forks
- box of dissection gloves, goggles, and face masks for anatomy lab
- basic dissection kit with a scalpel, blades, scissors and forceps/tweezers

Kitchen Supplies
- 16-piece set of glass cups
- 18-piece dinnerware set (6 person seating including dinner plate, salad plate, and bowl)
- a set of utensils (forks, spoons, knives) and the tray to hold them
- 6-piece set of steak knives
- 3 cooking knives and wood block
- cutting board
- salad spinner
- small deep fryer
- Magic bullet blender, chopper, and juicer
- 6 ice trays
- small toaster oven
- bottle opener
- oil can for leftover cooking oil
- frying pan splatter guard
- digital thermometer
- strainer
- baking pans
- A flame starter for lighting gas stoves
- Ziploc bags (large and small)
- small (4 cup) rice cooker
- a kitchen-in-a-box set including measuring cups, spoons, can opener, whisk, cheese grater, potato peeler, a different spatulas
- a cooler with a few Tupperware (I thought this might be useful for anything that needs to be kept cool on the way home from grocery shopping)
- Cooking seasonings
- PUR Water filter (PUR is better than Brita because it removes microorganisms from the water Brita doesn't) and replacement filters


First Aid Kit/Medication
- Multivitamin and/or protein powder
- Antacid
- Pepto-Bismol
- Antibiotic Cream
- Antihistamine (Fast Acting) i.e. Benadryl
- Antihistamine cream (Caldaria)
- allergy medication
- thermometer
- ice bags
- Band-Aids
- Ace bandage or other support bandage
- Bug (mosquito) repellent with deet
- Hydrocortizone ointment
- Dramamine
- Over-the-counter medications such as Advil, Imodium, etc.
- 2-3 month's supply of any prescription medication you may need
- aerosol machine w/ albuterol ampules (I have asthma)

Toiletries/Personal Hygiene/Personal Care
- Shower cap
- small amount of make-up
- perfume/cologne
- small amount of jewelry
- razors, shaving cream
- feminine hygiene products
- soap, loofah or washcloth
- toothbrush, tooth paste, mouth wash, floss
- face wash
- deodorant
- hand sanitizer
- baby wipes
- lint roller
- Sewing Kit with extra white and black thread
- Hair : dryer, iron, brush and comb, headbands, hair bands, hairspray, gel, mouse, shampoo, conditioner
- Nails: nail polish, nail polish remover, nail clipper, nail file
- eye mask for sleeping
- set of earplugs for studying and sleeping
- Sun block lotion
- Cotton
- Q-tips

Clothing/Accessories
- nice outfit and shoes for white coat ceremony
- pajamas
- hats w/ lots of brim
- Sneakers and workout clothes
- Flip flops (a few pairs)
- Crocs
- Poncho/rain coat
- bathing suit
- Socks
- Underwear
- Belts
- lightweight shirts
- shorts, pants, jeans, etc.
- One large Sweater (classrooms are very cold)
- Sunglasses – 2 or 3 pairs
- A set of sandals with straps for swimming and/or hiking (mine are from Sketchers but you can also get good ones from TEVA and Merrell)

Bedroom/Bathroom Supplies
- 4 Bath towels
- 1 bath rug
- 3 washcloths
- shower curtain with vinyl liner and rings
- bath mat
- Cup to hold toothbrush
- light comforter
- light blanket
- hamper
- waste basket
- different size cubbies and boxes for storage
- collapse able garment bag for under the bed
- easily assembled wire storage units
- over-the-door towel rack
- Office Chair from Ikea
- Table (bedside) Lamp
- Desk Lamp
- Clothes hangers
- 2 sets of Pillowcases, flat sheets, fitted sheets
- pillow and mattress covers (pillows and mattress' are used)
- Mattress pad (may be useful since most mattress' are made of foam)
- mosquito net (some apartments don't have screens - this may be useful to keep bugs away from you while you sleep)
- Personal items to make a comfortable home ( I brought picture frames and candle holders and my cousin brought a small fountain)
- Battery operated clock (I brought my iHOME because it has a battery back-up system and it charges/plays my IPOD)
- A small lamp that clips onto the bed's headboard
- Set of 6 collapse able boxes for storage in drawers

Entertainment/Media Supplies
- iPOD, iPOD charger, and earphones
- digital camera and case
- video camera and case with extra tapes
- dvd player, DVD's, and DVD case
- Vonage phone
- blank CDs and/or blank DVDs
- Speakers for computer
- Laptop, warranty/paperwork, charger, TV Tuner, sleeve
- At least a 1 GB flash drive (You can also use your iPod but if you're anything like me, it's already full)
- DVD Games: Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?, Deal or No Deal, and Family Feud

Miscellaneous Items/General Items for the Home
- A GOOD umbrella
- Extra batteries in all sizes
- Power surge cord
- SEVERAL extension cords
- outlet extender
- Scuba Diving/Snorkeling equipment
- Duct and scotch tape
- bungee cords
- Cleaning supplies
- light bulbs
- moth balls
- iron
- small ironing board
- small battery-operated fan
- Multi-tool and pocketknife
- candles and matches
- clothes line and pins
- air fresheners
- luggage tags
- a travel scale that weighs luggage up to 50 lbs
- TSA locks for luggage and barrels
- small battery-operated generator (it has two plugs and can power for about 4 hours)
- small collapse able shopping cart (kind of like a tiny dolly) for groceries and laundry
- Mag-Lite Flashlight (for the home) and a smaller flashlight (for your book bag)
- basic tools: hammer, pliers, nails and screws,screwdriver, wrench, etc.
- space saver bags (you can vacuum seal clothing, towels, and bedding to save space)
- Poker set and board games

This is what I can remember off of the top of my head, though I am sure I forgot a few things here and there. I know this list is long and some items may seem ridiculous, but I imagine everything will come of use at one point or another. The way I look at it, Dominica will be my home for a year and a half. I feel that the more comfortable I can make my apartment in Dominica, the less homesick I'll feel, and the more focused I'll be on what I'm there to do - become a doctor.