--- title: Packing List --- [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) Table of Contents: [How to use this guide](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en) Before You Go [Tips for booking your Flight](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [Health & Wellness Check](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/health-wellness-check-1?hsLang=en#jump) [Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [Packing](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [Cellphones](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [Money](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [Budget Predictor](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [Apply for a Micro-Credential](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/apply-for-a-micro-credential?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [Introduction](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [Staff](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Communication with Staff](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Academics](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/universities?hsLang=en#jump) [Housing](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [CIS Abroad Activities](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [Arrival Instructions](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [Evaluations](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [Cultural Differences](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [Working Culture](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/working-culture?hsLang=en#jump) [Diversity Abroad](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [How to Move Around](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [Things to do on your own](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [Sustainability Tips](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Mailing Instructions](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [Shopping](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/shopping-sorrento?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [In Case of Emergency](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [Culture Shock](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [Health insurance](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Onsite](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [Safety Onsite](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [Code of Conduct](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [Independent Travel Form](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [Voting From Abroad](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en) Student Hub Links: [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) # Welcome to Sorrento [ How to use this guide ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en#jump) Before You Go [ Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/health-wellness-check-1?hsLang=en#jump) [ Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [ Packing ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [ Cellphones ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [ Money ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [ Budget Predictor ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [ Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/apply-for-a-micro-credential?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [ Introduction ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [ Staff ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Communication with Staff ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Academics ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/universities?hsLang=en#jump) [ Housing ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [ CIS Abroad Activities ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [ Arrival Instructions ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [ Evaluations ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [ Cultural Differences ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [ Working Culture ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/working-culture?hsLang=en#jump) [ Diversity Abroad ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [ How to Move Around ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [ Things to do on your own ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [ Sustainability Tips ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [ Mailing Instructions ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [ Shopping ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/shopping-sorrento?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [ In Case of Emergency ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [ Culture Shock ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health insurance ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Onsite ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [ Safety Onsite ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [ Code of Conduct ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [ Independent Travel Form ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [ Voting From Abroad ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) # Sample Packing List Moving on to the age-old question: “But what do I pack?!” The following list is a good place to start: - **Comfortable walking shoes!** You will be walking everywhere in Italy, and should leave heels, etc. at home. - **Layers** are great for long days when the weather can change drastically from morning to afternoon. Think lightweight shirts, a jacket, 1-2 pairs of pants, shorts, active clothing. - You should consider packing **1-2 “dress up outfits”** for special events/dinners - **Sunscreen, sun hat, and bathing suit. **Sunscreen is VERY expensive in Italy. BUG SPRAY. Screens are not common in windows in Italy, and you will have your windows open all the time. - **Rain Jacket.** This is less clunky than an umbrella and you can keep your hands free! - **Scarf (lightweight). **To be used when visiting churches, museums, etc. where your shoulders must be covered. - **Bath/beach towel.** All other linens are provided in your apartments. - **Small bag **to pack in for overnight trips. If you have an opportunity to travel independently during your program, this may be a backpack you carry on the plane with you as your carry-on luggage. - **Shower shoes** for shared showers at hostels whether staying in a hostel is part of your program or travel plans or not, it’s always good to have a pair of rubber flip-flops just in case! - **Travel size toiletries.** You never know where your checked bag may choose to take a side trip and meet you in-country later, so be sure you have some basics to get you through 1-2 days in case your checked luggage gets delayed. - **Personal laptop. **Please remember that you’ll be completing assignments for school. **PLEASE NOTE:** Items like toilet paper, napkins, and cleaning supplies are not provided, so you will need to coordinate with your roommates to purchase these once on site. ![Screen Shot 2023-06-20 at 5.12.52 PM](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202023-06-20%20at%205.12.52%20PM.png?width=616&height=871&name=Screen%20Shot%202023-06-20%20at%205.12.52%20PM.png) [Previous Chapter Voting From Abroad ](https://go.sorrento.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) We’re Here to help: +1-877-617-9090 Copyright © 2023 Center for International Studies | Legal