Things to Bring
- School/Office supplies (Several notebooks and pens/highlighters, sticky notes, index cards, stapler/staples, calendar/daily planner)
- Four Volume Liturgy of the Hours (U.S. and Canada)
- Glasses or sufficient supply of contacts and supply of cleaning solution
- Italian grammar books, CDs, and dictionary
- Two black suits and several extra pairs of black pants
- Short and long-sleeved clerical shirts (you can buy them here). Clerics will not be worn until regular orientation. Even then, it will only be on a few occasions. Regular wear of clerical attire does not begin until mid-September. Eventually you will want about 4 long and short-sleeved shirts.
- Dozens of black socks
- Good sturdy shoes (They are expensive here and wear out quickly. It is hard to find larger sizes.)
- Plenty of casual shirts, trousers, and jeans
- Plenty of dress shirts and polo-style shirts
- Hangers (about 20)
- Extra undershirts, underwear, and socks (these are expensive and hard to find in Rome)
- Sweaters, pullovers, and a light jacket
- Clothes for all seasons (hat, gloves, jacket, scarf, and sweaters). While the winters in Rome are typically mild, we did have snow twice this winter. Additionally, many travel destinations in Europe are very cold in the winter.
- NAC Apparel
- Laptop
- Flash drive or external hard drive for backups and transfer of data
- Camera
- Sports equipment – glove, tennis racket, swimming wear, shoes, cleats, etc.
- Toiletries – comb, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, etc. (If you are looking for a number, 10 of anything disposable like deodorant or toothpaste is a good start.)
- Towels and bathrobe
- Books
- Checkbook
- Laundry Bag or Basket (for carrying your clothes to and from the laundry room)
- Small toolkit (hammer, screwdrivers, etc. for hanging pictures and assembling items you buy here)
- Academic files for possible dispensations (See Academic Life)
- Important addresses
- Radio/Mp3 player/CD’s
- Videos
- Light duffel bag for small trips
- Beach towel, trunks, sunglasses (mandatory beach day during orientation)
- GPS with Europe maps for travel weekends
- Musical instrument/art supplies
- School bag or backpack
- Plenty of casual clothes
- Shower shoes or flip-flops
- Copies of all vital documents
- Copies of all information normally kept in your wallet (in case of loss)
- Any specific item that you hold particularly dear (icons, your grandmother’s picture, etc.)
- Religious art, family pictures, and other decorations that will make your room feel like home (at least a home away from home).
Updated 31 March 2012
