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MHIRT: what to expect

Preparing for Your Trip

Packing List: Documents Copies of: Passport & visa Passport & visa Yellow fever vaccination paper Vaccinations Ticket / boarding pass Student ID ~$500 USD for exchanging** Driver’s license Contacts card (address, phone, email): Birth certificate / SSI Family member Travel itinerary PCP Health insurance card KATH Credit card US embassy

Packing list: Electronics Computer/Tablet Download movies & music to your computer BEFORE you leave the US -- Netflix isn’t always reliable Headphones Adapter (depending on the site) Camera (+charger) Can also use your phone camera if you aren’t artsy lol, consider a waterproof/protective case Phone (+charger) Set up WhatsApp or Viber BEFORE you Leave Make sure your phone is unlocked if you plan on getting a sim card while you’re there Flashlight (+batteries) Seems stupid/odd but I would def bring this-- Electricity is not always reliable

Packing List: Medication Anti-malarial Oral rehydration: Gatorade Insect repellent (DEET 25-30%) Tylenol / ibuprofen Neosporin Also consider using permethrin for your clothes Sunblock Cortisone 10 (for mosquito bites) Cipro Aloe Pepto-Bismol / Tums Cough drops Anti-diarrheal Sleep – aid Laxatives Multivitamins Alka-Seltzer Other OTC Medications you use often Benadryl

Packing List: Toiletries Teeth: Feminine Products: Toothbrush Pads/Tampons Toothpaste Wipes Floss Eyes: Toothbrush container/travel kit Contact solution Hair: Extra contact holders Comb/Brush Glasses case & extra pair Shampoo/Conditioner Body: Hair Products (if needed) Body Wash/Soap Tair ties Lotions

Packing List: CLothing Shoes Easy Breezy Business Casual Sneaker Stick to Natural Breathable Fabrics Sandal (Cottons, Linens etc) Work Shoes Comfy Casual Clothes House Shoes (flip flops) Jeans, shirts, dresses, rompers Athletic Wear/Comfy Clothes Other Considerations Yogas, Sweats, PJs, Bathing Suit 1. Balance cute and comfy clothes Weekend Clothes 2. Modesty is important Towels!! (2) 3. Try not to Overpack Hat/cap ●

Packing List: MiscEllaneous Backpack Snacks Hand-Washing Laundry Detergent Packages (just in case) Books -- you may have more free time than you anticipate Generic Gifts/Blank Cards for Thank You Notes Reusable water bottle

Packing list: mentally! AN OPEN MIND ● Ready to be challenged--things won’t come easy ● Awareness that you might be in uncomfortable situations ● Caution is essential, but give the country a chance! DON’T BE TOO JUDGEMENTAL! ● Willingness to be in a learning experience of a lifetime ● Get to know some locals! ●

On the Ground

The Philippines

Logistics Banks/ATMS Can Email MHIRT Students full list of Place a travel notice with your bank/credit card ● Restaurants/Shopping/Weekend Activities :) Order Philippine pesos from your bank ● ATMs are readily available at malls in Manila ● Cell Phone Provider UNLOCK YOUR PHONE BEFORE ARRIVING ● Globe--prepaid card with credits ● Can also get an international plan with your provider (may ● be more expensive) P150 for 3 day plan! ● Transportation Use Ubers, Grab, or Taxis Jeepneys are cool to look at--but can be unsafe to ride

Excursions & Activities Taal Volcano-- Tagaytay Palawan- island hopping! Intramuros Bike Tour Manila Ocean Park Bohol Baguio Rice Terrace BUY PEARLS!

Ghana

Logistics Accra Banks/ATMS -Tell your bank you are travelling Accra: Like saying New York City basically -If you can, use banks you recognize (ex: Barclays) -Get money out for the week, ATMS often run out of cash Legon: Location of University of Ghana -4.46 Cedis → 1 USD Coins are called Pesewas East Legon: Bougie Bouge -Lots of places only take cash so always have some Cell Phone Provider Korle Bu: Near Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (Radio Vodaphone-- Buy credits as you go or buy a personal wifi Gold) modem Also can use MTM or Airtel but not as reliable Osu: Great Food & Nightlife (Oxford St) *top fave* Transportation Use Taxis & Ubers, Negotiate price BEFORE you take it Airport City/Accra Mall: Also nice but more Can use TroTros (much cheaper but confusing and not direct in my opinion) touristy? Food You can really get anything you want in Accra/Osu/Legon Can Email MHIRT Students full list of Lots of rice dishes, Fufu, Banku, Jollof etc Restaurants/Shopping/Weekend Activities :)

Excursions & Activities Soccer game at Accra Sports Stadium Wli Falls in Hohoe, Ghana Tafi Atome Monkey Sanctuary in Ho, Ghana Cape Coast & Elmina-- Stay at Coconut Grove Beach Resort Mole National Park-- GO SEE THE ELEPHANTS!!! Beaches!!

Some Real Stuff

Honestly.. The work and experience can be physically and emotionally taxing… self-care is important Journaling can be a good way to process Be smart and be safe but don’t be scared Adjusting once you get there can be tough Re-Entry to the US can be also tough Chances are, you’re not going love every minute of being there Be honest with Eileen -- it serves no one to lie about what’s happening//not ask for help