Things you might want to take to MIT
Most transatlantic flights have a 2 piece hold luggage allowance. Each piece can weigh up to 32kg and you are also allowed one piece of hand luggage and 1 personal item such as a laptop. Confirm with your airline before packing though.
• Bedding (If you're living in a fraternity or living group, you can probably find some there)
• Towels
• Laptop (if you already have one)
• Shoes (suitable for walking)
• Lots of Casual Clothes
• 1 Smart Outfit
• Swimsuit
• Sports Clothes
• PJ’s
• Underwear
• Warm Coat
• Gloves
• Scarf
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries
• Hair brush
• Adapter Plugs (the US requires plugs with 2 parallel flat pins)
• Nothing Electrical that will not work on 230V
• Drivers License
• Passport
• Visa and IAP 66 Pink Form
Foods you might want to try to bring over:
• Chocolate (American chocolate is grim)
• Marmite
• Heinz Baked Beans
• Golden syrup
• A loaf of Bread
• Orange Squash
• Irn Bru
• A bottle of duty free Wine