Many of these courses advertise on the Web. Be sure to investigate the climate of the specific location where you will be living to make sure that you will pack clothes that are suitable for those weather conditions. In general, you will blend in better if you choose to bring somewhat more conservative clothing. It is also helpful to bring clothing that can be easily handwashed and quickly dried, since you may have to do your own laundry in a sink. It is very important that you bring along sufficient quantities of any prescription medicine you have, as well as the prescription itself, an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses, and any personal items, especially if you have particular brand names that you just can t live without.
Comfortable shoes are essential.
Keep in mind that electrical voltage varies from country to country and you may need to purchase special adaptors for any small electrical appliances, such as hair dryers, that you may bring with you. Also be sure to write a list of all your important documents and the numbers on them, and keep these in a safe place. For example, you would include your passport number, the numbers of your travelers cheques, the numbers on your credit cards, the number of your student ID or drivers license, etc. Studying abroad will probably be one of the most thrilling and challenging experiences of your life. You can expect to learn a lot of Spanish and to meet a lot of interesting people.