So when I started preparing for my semester abroad, one of the first things I tried to figure out was, what to pack! I asked all my friends who had done DIS before and looked at tons of past student bloggers posts and the DIS website. And I have to say I think it paid off because so far I feel like there isn’t really much that I left at home that I think I’d need here. So here it is my Copenhagen packing list.

Clothes

• 7 pairs of jeans (this might sound like a lot but I pretty much exclusively wear jeans so this is perfect amount for me )
• 1 pair of denim shorts
• 3 Skirts (2 of which are fall/winter appropriate)
• 3 Dresses (1 of which is winter appropriate)
• Bomber Jacket
• Jean Jacket
• Green Cargo Jacket
• Oversized blazer
• Leather jacket
• Raincoat
• 15 sweaters (some thicker than other, thin sweaters are great for layering)
• 11 Long sleeve shirts (In retrospect, I would have cut this down to maybe 8)
• 6 short sleeve shirts (3 nice ones, 3 to sleep in)
• 2 “going out tops” (Danish going out style is very unique so I ended up buying two more tops that fit in better once I got here)
• 2 pairs of running shorts to sleep in
• 2 pairs of leggings 
• 2 pairs of joggers
• 3 sweatshirts (thin crewneck sweatshirts are also great for layering!)
• 1 button down shirt
• 1 winter coat

Shoes

• Adidas 
• Blundstone chelsea boots (perfect for the rain!)
• Flip flops (good for the Danish style shower)
• Slip on sneakers
• Flats

Misc.

• 1 Bathing suit
• Beanie hat
• Gloves
• Medicine (cold medicine, cough drops, Advil, etc)
• Makeup
• Travel bottles and full size of shampoo, conditioner, body wash and toothpaste 
• Backpack
• Crossbody bag
• Water bottle
• Hand sanitizer
• Makeup wipes

Things I wish I brought:

• My converse
• a top coat,
• slippers
• a duffel
• a small purse

Hope this gives you some guidance when it comes to packing for abroad! I managed to fit all of the above in my backpack, a carry on suitcase, and one checked bag. I also definitely recommend using space bags when packing (make sure to use the ones that don’t require a vacuum so you can repack at the end of the semester). Next week I’ll be traveling to Brussels and the EU with my core course and I can’t wait to tell you all about it.