lisa_menon (Student) Bug spray and not the cheap stuff. The mosquitoes in Antigua are serious and dengue is a real concern. Bring a big supply from home because island pharmacy options are limited and expensive.
wilsone (Student) What lisa_menon (Student) said is pretty much where I landed too. A good power strip with a surge protector. The power on the island can be inconsistent and your laptop and external drive are not things you want to replace mid sem
michelleboodram (Student) Different experience than lisa_menon (Student) though. Lightweight clothes but also one layer you can wear in heavily air conditioned classrooms. The lecture halls get cold and then you walk outside into humid heat. Your immune system will thank you
samantha_lewis (Student) to what wilsone (Student) said above. Rain gear that's actually packable. It rains hard and fast here and then its sunny again. A full sized umbrella is annoying to carry around campus so a small packable one is worth it
bettyg (Student) Cook your own meals as much as you can. Eating out on the island adds up fast. Bring any spices or pantry staples you actually cook with because the supermarket selection here is not what you're used to.
stephanier (Alumni) something different than bettyg (Student) though. Bring your own medication supply for anything you take regularly. Don't count on finding your brand here. Same goes for specific skincare or personal care products
bissessarp (Alumni) Building on what michelleboodram (Student) mentioned. Bring comfort items from home. A photo, a candle, something small that makes a dorm room feel like yours. The adjustment period is real and the small things help more than you'd expect.
