Things to Bring

 

Clothing

Bring clothing for 4 seasons, including :

 - business casual clothes for work (2-3 pairs of khaki pants, button down shirts, and ties for men/slacks or skirts for women)
- a winter jacket
- 2 sweaters
- a raincoat
- shorts
- underwear
- socks
- sweat pants
- sweat shirt
- t-shirts
- shoes for work
- athletic shoes
- hiking boots (can be used for winter boots, as well)
- a towel
- a swim suit

 

Documents :

- your passport
- copy of your teaching contract
- international driver’s license (very easy to get)

 

Hygienic Products :

- deodorant (Korean’s generally do not use western deodorant)
- women may be unable to get some of the same brands of feminine products, so you may want to bring a supply of these or any medication you are taking

 

Other :

- personal photos of your family, friends, and pets
- eyeglasses/contact lenses
- sunglasses
- a prescription for your lenses (in case you need to replace them)
- a camera (digital cameras are handy because you can download the images at an internet cafe and share them with friends and family)
- a walkman type CD or cassette player
- favorite CDs or cassettes
- books on Korean culture, Korean language, a Korean/English pocket dictionary, and a travel guide
- 2-3 novels
- a watch
- a small backpack
- a fanny-pack