If you are planning to bring items such as bicycles or skis you must contact the airline in advance. Be prepared to either pay an excess luggage charge or to substitute one of your pieces of luggage for the extra item . If you find you must take valuable items such as laptop computers or video recorders, consider insuring them before you leave. Check with your insurance agent for more information. All airlines have guidelines on the weight and size of baggage allowed.
Some airlines also have weight limits.
Traveler's Checklist Your best source of specific information will be the alumni of your program. Ask them for their advice about what to bring. Electrical Equipment Electrical systems are different around the world. In some countries you need a converter to use U.S. appliances due to voltage differences. Even with a converter, however, U.S. appliances still might not work properly.