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Critical Items:
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Passport
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Vaccination record
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International student identification
card
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Prescription drugs
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Plane ticket
Clothing:
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one or two sweaters (Quito and other cities in
the Andes get quite cool at night (45 F)
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one or two sets of “dressy” clothing for visits
to hospitals and other institutions
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Clothing for long hikes and vehicular travel
(long sleeve shirts recommended for jungle walks; fast
dry trousers & shirts recommended)
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T-shirts
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Hat (a good hat is a must!)
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Rain gear (light poncho)
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Rubber boots/hiking boots (comfortable)
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bathing suit, sandals
Other:
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Two flashlights plus
extra
batteries and bulbs
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Personal first aid kit (antifungal powder,
Neosporin, Band-Aids, Kaopectate or Peptobismol,
prescription medicines (copies of critical prescriptions
with generic composition)
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Bednet -Twin size (Required - Small mesh
recommended; half size or head only are NOT recommended;
shop for economical models ($20 - 30)
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Camera & supply of film (or extra memory) and
extra batteries and/or charger
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Insect repellent (~20% DEET recommended; 100%
DEET is NOT recommended)
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Pocket knife (in checked luggage)
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Small notebook to keep as journal
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Ziploc bags (mix of sizes, e.g. large one to keep
journal in)
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Small backpack, Small duffle
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Suitcase larger than needed (Please limit luggage
to one piece so we can transport small equipment and
supply items and so you will have space to bring back
souvenirs)
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Ecuador
guidebook
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Spanish language guide (calculator-type useful
too)
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Sun block (High PF recommended)
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Hand sanitizer gel
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Large garbage bags
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Rope/string/duck tape
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An emergency pair of glasses/contacts and a copy
of your eye prescription
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Drivers License
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Money belt and/or concealed money/passport bag
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MONEY for personal use- bring mostly low
denomination bills ($1 to $20) in good condition (no
tears, not too wrinkled, no writing on them)
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Useful
information
Web
Journals from Previous years
Get a flavor of previous workshops in
Ecuador. Read the Web Journals from
Previous TDI Sponsored workshops.
Contact past participants.
Photo
Galleries
A picture is worth a thousand words. See a selection of
pictures submitted by past participants.
Funding Sources
for Students
Listing of internal and external funding sources for participation in TDI sponsored
programs.
What to
bring
A list of suggested supplies, clothing and other
items.
Travelers
Health Information
Vaccinations required, anti-malaria prophylaxis,
etc.
Logistics and
Safety
TDI programs have an excellent safety record.
See details about the logistical arrangements, email
access, etc.
Course
requirements
Course numbers, term papers, web journals, etc. |
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Other resources
Ecuador Links
Information about Ecuador: News and Media,
Tourism, Cities, Culture, etc.
Infectious Disease Links
Information about protozoan, bacterial, Viral
diseases and relevant organizations
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