What you will need to bring

Clothing / Special Request Items /Packing List

You will receive an electronic binder when you arrive that will direct you each day regarding course materials and proper attire for the day.  The default attire (that which is required most often) is Business Casual.
Clothing

• Business Formal
• You will be meeting with business executives from various industries; therefore appropriate business attire is needed. There are approximately six (6) days in the schedule when business attire is required. A suit or sports coat with tie is acceptable for men. Women can bring a suit or other appropriate business fashion.
• Business Casual
• For routine on-campus learning activities such as course sessions, country presentations and scheduled events or trips, dress slacks and polo shirt or oxford shirt is appropriate for men and dress slacks or skirts with polo shirt or blouse is appropriate for women. Please remember that all buildings are Air Conditioned and might be a little cold for most summer clothing alone. Pack a few light sweaters to be safe.
• Evening Wear
• For graduation and closing dinner formal attire such as a business suit, tuxedo, or dinner jacket are appropriate for men; a short cocktail dress, long evening gown or an evening suit is recommended for women. Formal eveningwear can be rented locally for men, if necessary.
• Village Casual
• Comfortable daily clothes may be worn for project days and evening student-led activities, unless otherwise indicated. Please remember that all buildings, except residence halls, are Air Conditioned and might be a little cold for most summer clothing alone. Pack a few light sweaters to be safe. Summers are often hot and humid, with average temperature ranging from 59F (15C) to 97F (35C) and extremes reaching over 100F (38C) from June through August. Weather is unpredictable however, so we recommend bringing a lightweight jacket and/or raingear.
• Sportswear
• Athletic activities are part of the program, so you will need to bring exercise clothing and sneakers. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.

Special Request Items
As the acting ambassador of your country to the Global Village, you are requested to bring with you a few special request items representative of your culture:

• PLEASE BRING TRADITIONAL NATIONAL DRESS. There are at least two (2) activities planned when you will be asked to wear traditional native dress. (Opening Dinner, and Culture Night)
• Please bring posters and informational brochures.
• Please bring Audio Visual samples of your cultural heritage: Music CD's, as well as photographs or DVD representative of your native country to share with village members, and/or donate to the Global Village Library.
• Bring one small gift representative of your country to give to one Executive Visitor, who you will host for a day. You may also want to bring small souvenir gifts for GV friends.
• Past villagers have brought traditional sweets or other non perishable foods from there country for culture nights.
• Many villagers also request small items representative of their culture from local tourism boards, chambers of commerce, etc. Which they distribute as part of their culture nights. (Plan on enough for 100 people)
• Bring BUSINESS CARDS AND RESUMES

Packing Checklist:
Did you remember?
ESSENTIALS

• Passport
• Travelers Checks
• Photo Identification
• Proof of Health Insurance
• Credit card Prepaid International Calling Card (can be purchased in the US)
• Your Business Cards and copies of Resume/CV
• Personal Hygiene products
• Undergarments
• Socks/Hosiery
• Pajamas
• Lightweight Jacket/Raincoat
• Sweaters
• Towels

NOTE: We recommend that you consider bringing a small “weekender” travel bag to use for our trips to New York and Washington D.C.
CLOTHING
Business Attire

• Suit(s)
• Dress Shirt(s)
• Short Sleeve shirt w/collar
• Pant/Skirt(s) Tie(s)
• Dresses
• Dress Shoes
• Casual Shoes

Evening Wear

• Tuxedo
• Cocktail dress/evening gown
• Formal National dress

Casual Clothing

• Casual shirts (T-shirts)
• Shorts/ Slacks
• Jeans
• Casual Shoes/ Sneakers
• Sun Glasses

Exercise Clothing

• Sweatshirt
• Sweatpants
• Swimsuit
• T-Shirt
• Athletic Shoes

Special Items

• Audio and Visual samples of your cultural heritage
• Posters and brochures
• One Formal National costume (if appropriate, consider shipping in advance)
• One small gift for Executive Visitor you will host
• Small souvenir gifts for GV friends-also photos of family and friends from home
• Souvenirs or cultural items for Culture Nights