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=Packing List & Travel Logistics=

Things to Pack:
Gifts for your host families and other people you meet. Electricity Converter/Plug Warm clothes Alarm clock Flashlight

Travel Tips & Logistics:
Vaccinations - Make sure you are up-to-date on all of the routine vaccinations required for the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers information about additional vaccines recommended for Russia. Please note that these are recommended and not mandatory to enter the country. To get routine vaccines - visit your regular family doctor. For others, you'll need to visit a specialized travel clinic. NCSU's Health Center has one, and there are several others in Raleigh. Make sure you get **vaccinated at least 4-6 weeks prior to departure**!

CDC Web Site for Russia: []

The NCSU Travel Clinic provides comprehensive and personalized recommendations, medications and vaccinations according to each traveler's destination and itinerary. If you are interested in learning more, visit: __ @http://healthcenter.ncsu.edu/student-health-services/medical-clinics/travel-clinic/ __

Exchanging Money - You will get the worst rate and be charged a fee at the airport. But, make sure you have at least some Russian currency before you land. You can exchange a small amount at the international airport when you arrive in Russia. OR, you can order currency through many banks here in North Carolina before you leave. Sometimes is takes several weeks to get currency when you order it from a bank, so plan on extra time.

Money Preparations - Call your bank and credit cards to let them know you will be in Russia for 5 weeks. Otherwise, they may think it was stolen and block it.

Money in Russia - Have a plan for how you are going to access your money while abroad, and have some back-ups! Getting money out of an ATM using your debit card is often the best way (and best rate). Also, I would recommend having at least one credit card and cash to take with you.

What to carry with you at all times - Copy of passport Small amount of cash Address of the university and host family and Contact Info (You will receive a copy of this contact sheet soon!)

Water - Do NOT drink the water from tap. Use your discretion when it comes to water usage for brushing teeth, face, etc.