Student SPHere 2008-09

Wow!
Where do i begin?! Its been a crazy couple of weeks since I got back from my mother's funeral in Ghana.
I had a million assignments to catch up with and ofcourse all the homework that was due when I got back. Ofcourse I was jetlagged, and I may have picked up a GI bug because i had the WORST abdominal pain ever!
But now all of that is over with and im leaving for India tomorrow!
I probably should explain that im going to India for the Global Public Health Institute for about a week and 3 days(over spring break).
Im really excited and I cant wait to share pictures with you! The theme for this year's trip is "globalization and health"... I think this is a salient topic and its even more exciting that this is happening in India because with their growing population and changing disease epidemiology, I think it will be a great cross cultural experience.
Now if I could just pack everything I need before tomorrow(I have a habit of forgetting stuff), ill be set to go.
This time I made a list, with the help of three others (Stephanie at career services, Imee and Liz who are going to India with me). I thought I would share my list with all ye globe trotters in case you are planning a trip soon and have no idea what to take.

CAUTION: This list is designed for 100degree kind of weather!

Clothes

* pants
* shorts/ capris
* tank tops
* cotton t shirts
* jeans
* t-shirts [yellow
* dresses?
* scarves?
* swim suit?
* a light sweater(for layering when if it gets cold)
* hat
* pj's
* underwear
* socks
Shoes

* Nicer flip flops
* shower flip flops
* sneakers
Toiletries

* Shampoo/Conditioner
* meds(anti malerial, allergy medicine, eye drops, tylenol/advil[for jetlag] PM, pain meds)
* Hand sanitizer
* Wipes
* Tissue
* Chewing Gum
* Tooth Paste
* Face lotion/body lotion
* Baby powder
Linens

* Quick dry towel
* Bed sheet
* Pillowcase
Luggage

* purse
* backpack
* suitcase
Electronics

* Alarm clock
* iPod
* iPod charger
* converter
* flashlight
* pocket calculator
* camera
* Video camera?
* Computer?

Misc

* Cliff bars, cookies, saltine crackers, etc
* Hydration packets
* Water bottle
* Sunglasses
* notepad
* pens/highlighter
* Wheat thins
* Powdered Milk
* Cereal

Hopefully this is helpful. Here's to a great spring break for everyone!!!