Packing List

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DR Packing List- 09

Each student will bring his or her own carry-on up to 40lbs. They will also bring 2 50lb bags. One 50lb bag will be full of donations. The other 50lb bag will be composed of 20lb of donations and 30lbs of the student’s stuff.
(American allows two 50lb bags to be checked as luggage, one 40lb carry-on bag and a small personal item purse etc for international flights. )

Clothes:
You will be given two sets of scrubs to wear during the day. These can be washed out and worn again.
Light long sleeved clothes, conservative
Hat
Bathing suit
Comfortable, closed toe shoes (sneakers)
Socks
Sandals or flip flops
Light rain jacket
Underwear

Toiletries
Avoid heavily perfumed products.
Super strength insect repellent, at least 50% deet
Sun block
Handi-wipes/ antiseptic lotion
Bandaids
Large towel
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Deodorant
Over the counter and prescription medications
Glasses/sunglasses

Other
Easily portable, wrapped snacks (ie powerbars)
Flashlight
Portable alarm clock w/ batteries
Woolite
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2 Weeks Before We Leave

It is another snowy day here in New England and hard to believe that in 13 days we will be in the Dominican Republic, making new friends, offering ourselves in service, and bringing all we have collected.

As we prepare to leave I invite all the students to share a reflection on why you wanted to go on this trip? What are you looking forward to? How has the experience of gathering donations gone?