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2CuteNCanadian · Joined: 10 Dec 2003

Allllrighty then!!! I have 3 days 'till countdown. Bags are packed, and for the most, I think I'm ready to go....so....having been in my shoes, any final words of wisdom.....what to pack, what not to pack....everything from CD's to Linnens to stickers....any last minute details????
Gracias!!!!

the_beaver · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

buddy bradley · Joined: 24 Aug 2003 Location: The Beyond

Stickers of the Canadian flag, patches of the Canadian flag, the Canadian flag, toothpicks with the Canadian flag on it, and a backpack (with Canadian flag on it) to store all these items.

waterbaby · Joined: 01 Feb 2003 Location: Baking Gord a Cheescake pie

Have a look at the FAQs... scroll down to the second entry "Getting Organised to Come to Korea" and you'll find a bunch of threads there.

just because · Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: Changwon - 4964

Have another farewell party just in case. Might as well get on the plane tired and grumpy. That way you can sleep on the plane because its gong to be a LONG flight. Very Happy

peppermint · Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2004 9:50 pm Post subject:

Someone recommended a Downy ball for fabric softener which is not a bad idea if you've got the space. Comfort food and lots of pictures of your family, are always safe bets

schwa · Joined: 18 Jan 2003 Location: Yap

Bring a light & openminded sense of adventure. Chances are youre gonna have a life-altering time of it. Best luck!

matthews_world · Joined: 15 Feb 2003

2 words: Bout time.

Very Happy

pet lover · Joined: 02 Jan 2004 Location: not in Seoul

peppermint · Posted: Sun Feb 29, 2004 5:05 am Post subject:

Nah, the downy ball is just a cool little gadget, so you don't have to remember when to add the fabric softener- you put the fabric softener in it and toss it into the wash along with clothes. Idiot proof-yay!

dominic · Joined: 10 Mar 2003 Location: Seoul

you'll have a big problem finding deodorant here and if u do find it expect to pay 4 or 5 times as much as in canada, i brought mine with me and toothpaste but u can get korean TP here but i think it sucks. also bring peanut butter because that's rediculously expensive here. u also my have a problem finding ur "brand" of female "products". bring double the money u have in ur hand now. 2 million won should be enough to get u through until payday. u'll have to buy food when u land and maybe some odds and ends like pots and whatever, it's better to bring too much than not enough, i was in the not enough category when i first came here. have a great flight

Derrek · Joined: 15 Jan 2003

Ditto on deodorant. Can be found, but bring a supply.

Pics of family are important. Even of stupid stuff you see everyday... like your home or cars. People here like to see that.

The Man known as The Man · Posted: Sun Feb 29, 2004 12:07 pm Post subject:

Bring beer.

Homer · Guest

Last minute words...hmm lets see....

Sure, here goes:

Good luck

Enjoy yourself

Get ready for a big change

Korea is not Canada...and thats a good thing (otherwise it would be boring).

Different does not mean inferior or bad.

Pack light!!!!
If you forget somethings you can always buy them here or order them online.