YCMES Recommended Packing List

The YCMES has prepared a packing list of essential items appropriate for a four-month stay based on our experience and student feedback. 

Clothing:

2-3 pairs of jeans/pants

2-3 loose-fitting skirts/dresses (for women)

3-4 light-weight, long-sleeve shirts

2-3 T-shirts

1 fleece, sweater, or sweatshirt

1 medium-weight jacket (water resistant preferable)

Several pairs of socks

Several pairs of underwear

1 pair of comfortable walking shoes

1 pair of comfortable sandals/flip-flops

Sleepwear

1 good belt

Swimming suit (conservative for women, i.e. no bikinis)

1 semi-dressy outfit for social functions

Documents:

Passport original and photocopies

2^nd form of ID (such as driver’s license)

Plane tickets

YCMES contact information (when en-route)

Copies of important documents (health insurance, transcript, important contacts, marriage license, inoculation records, YCMES enrollment certificate, etc.)

Extra passport-sized photos (also readily available in Sana’a)

Miscellaneous:

Small supply of common toiletries (tampons for women)

Glasses, contacts, and contact supplies

Sunglasses

Photos or memorabilia from home

Camera

Laptop computer and charger

Mobile phone (SIM card adaptable)

Small selection of favorite music, movies, or books

Ear plugs (if light sleeper)

One good backpack or shoulder bag

Flashlight

Alarm Clock

Necessary medications

Medic alert bracelet (if applicable)