The document provides a comprehensive checklist for students preparing for a gap year trip, emphasizing the importance of being well-prepared for various situations while traveling. It includes necessary items such as travel paperwork, clothing suitable for the weather, toiletries, currency options, and safety supplies. Additionally, it offers resources and support for families with teens interested in gap year programs.

1. A Gap Year Checklist
It is important to be prepared for anything and everything when
traveling with a Gap Year Program. Here is a general list of things
you must—and might need—to pack.
Necessary Travel Paperwork General Toiletries Weather Appropriate Clothing
Passport Shampoo T-shirts
Passport photos Toothbrush & toothpaste Shorts/short skirts
Debit & credit cards Deodorant Underwear
Prepaid currency cards Razors Casual light slacks
Traveler’s checks Shaving gel or oil Jeans
Wallet or purse Suntan lotion Hat (hot or cold weather)
Prepaid international calling Moisturizing cream Comfortable travel shoes
cards (sim cards) Insect/mosquito repellent Bathing suit
Insurance policy Antibiotic cream Sunglasses
Flight tickets Bandages Plastic rain poncho
Local bus/train tickets Lightweight travel towels Going out/dress up outfit
Youth hostel card Brush/comb
Student identity card Toilet paper
Immunization records Tissues Miscellaneous
Student travel discount card Nail clippers Book of language (and key phrases)
Multiple copies of trip documents to communicate with locals
Contact information for Day pack/backpack
U.S. embassies Sleeping bag
Alarm clock
Pen & paper or journal
Camera
Students aboard Combination padlock
S/Y Ocean Star Vitamins
drop anchor in the
Universal sink plug
Tobago Cays during
an 80-day Caribbean Glasses/contacts prescription
SEA|MESTER voyage. Small pocketknife
See listing on page
Ball of string
14, ad on page 18.
Sewing kit
Resealable plastic bags
Mosquito net
Balloons or small giveaways
for kids you meet
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2. Finally … a resource for families with teens.
Not babies. Not little kids. Teens.
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TeenLife features activities that families with teens care about, including:
Summer Community Gap Year College Independent Jobs & Local
Programs Service Programs Admission Schools Internships Resources www.teenlife.com
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