Was sollte ich für eine Sprachreise nach Italien alles mitnehmen?
What should I take with me for a language study trip to Italy?
The things you should pack in your suitcase also depend on the type of accommodation you have chosen. With some host families, your laundry will also be washed, so you will need to take far fewer clothes with you than in a student residence, for example. However, even this often offers a washing machine for general use, as do shared flats, so you don't necessarily have to take new clothes with you for every day you spend at a language school in Italy. Laundromats can also be found in the larger cities. As well as clothes, you should always pack some personal hygiene products, as you probably won't be able or want to go shopping on the first day of your arrival. Everything you need at home should also be available here, albeit in smaller quantities. It is best to buy small portions (shampoo, shower gel) and, if necessary, buy more locally. A first-aid kit is also useful and should include at least a few plasters, headache tablets and possibly nasal spray, as well as after-sun spray and ointment against mosquito bites. Remember your cell phone or an alarm clock so that you can get to the language school in Italy on time, as well as any power plugs and chargers (e.g. for your camera). A keeper's book and writing utensils for the Italian course should also be in your luggage, as well as handkerchiefs, travel reading material and perhaps a travel guide. If you are staying by the sea, don't forget a bath towel. If you are staying with a host family, it is a nice gesture to pack a small souvenir for each family member or the whole family. You also need to remember all the important documents such as your passport and tickets.