Check List Before Departure
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Check List Before Departure
It is recommended not to pack items which can be purchased in the Philippines due to flight baggage allowance and to take precautions against losing your belongings.
♦ Check List
Items | Details | Required |
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Passport, Passport Photos |
Passport validity should be over 6 months upon arriving in the Phils. 5 passport photos for the documents (Visa, SSP, etc.). 2cm x 2cm size, white background, w/ ears shown, no eye glasses. |
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Flight Ticket | Check and confirm if the passenger’s name on the ticket is the same as it appears on his/her passport. International round-trip plane ticket is needed. In case of loss, it is recommended to make a photocopy of the ticket. | ● |
Insurance | This insurance can be useful in the Philippines in case of accident, emergency or medical problems. | ● |
Money Exchange | It is recommended to prepare big bills(US$100 or US$50 or 10,000peso) | ● |
Miscellaneous Fee | A boarding deposit $100 (but will be refunded upon checking out), SSP, ACR and VISA | ● |
International Debit card | Maestro/Cirrus can possibly be used in a Philippine ATM machines. |
♦ Materials for Class and Study
Items | Details | Required |
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Dictionary | To help find the meaning and pronunciation of words in class. | ● |
Books | MK prescribes textbooks and handouts. | ● |
Stationary Items | For taking down notes. | ● |
Laptop | The internet connection is installed for student’s use. (Internet access in school through a network connection is available.) |
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220V ->110V 110V Adaptor |
The Philippines has 220V but you need to bring a 110V type adaptor because outlets are in a different form. | ● |
English Nickname | Students are requested to have an English name which shall be used during the period of stay. |
♦ Clothing and supplies (college classes, internship attendants have dress codes – sleeveless and short shorts, clothes, slippers)
Items | Details | Require |
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Underwear, sock, etc | One underwear each day. | ● |
Short pants and shirts | 4-5 shirts, 2~3pants. | ● |
Long pants and long sleeves | 1~2 pieces. | |
Sandals, slippers | Korean products have good quality. However in the Philippines you still need to find better design and quality. | ● |
Shoes, Running shoes | Formal attire is required to some government institutions therefore formal shoes might be needed. | |
Glasses | It is advisable to have extra glasses, lens, and saline solution. | ● |
Sun Glasses | It protects you from the sunlight and its fashionable. | |
Swim Suit | For weekend activities. |
* Please do not use sensitive and expensive clothes because the laundry machine is strong and might damage your garments.
* If you do so, you may have it hand washed or dry-cleaned.
♦ Toiletries
Item | Details | Require |
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Personal necessities | toothpaste, toothbrush, shaver, soap, shampoo, towel, etc. | ● |
Cosmetics | For travelling. | ● |
Sun Cream | Needs for weekend activities, etc. | ● |
♦ Others
Item | Details | Require |
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Medicine | Simple medicine for fever, cough, stomachache, etc. | ● |
Umbrella | For rainy season or too sunny days. | |
Camera, Battery | Taking pictures of good memories. |