Here is a packing list for the ladies who are heading to teach in Korea.
- Clothes - remember that Koreans are generally of a different body shape than most Western women. Most people will have trouble finding clothing, if not for size then because of fashion.
- If you fit into the following categories you may have trouble finding clothing:
- over 5'7" or 173cm
- over a size 32 in pants
- over a B cup bra size
- feet bigger than a size 8
- If you fit into one of these categories be sure to bring your wardrobe.
- Those that are interested in buying clothes in Korea, clothes can be cheap or expensive, everything depends on your taste. You can pick up some great buys on Northface or Gortex, you just have to look. The knockoffs are pretty good. Many clothes will have labels on them but they'll be fakes, be careful not to overpay.
- If you fit into the following categories you may have trouble finding clothing:
- Cosmetics - bring deodorant, your favorite perfume and favorite skin cream. There are lots of perfumes here and there are lots of skin cream (in fact some really good ones too and they are much cheaper) but they won't have your favorite. Deodorant is also tough to find.
- Tampons - they have tampons in Korea (not expensive) but only with applicator so if you prefer without you’ll have to bring some with you.
- Birth Control - if you're active bring your favorite form of b.c. and bring enough to tide you over for a while. You can always get care packages mailed out to you with more provisions. You can get the over the counter pill in Korea but since it’s not prescribed by a doctor I don’t know if it is safe.
- Hair Straightener - if you have temperamental hair and you get huge hair from humidity this is a must. Because of the humidity I had huge hair for the first month.
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