Packing for study abroad is genuinely so overwhelming because you’re trying to do this impossible balance of not overpacking… but also not showing up and realizing you left something at home that would’ve made your life 10x easier. In this video, I’m sharing what I *actually* needed during my semester studying abroad in London (January–April), plus a few things I wish I had thought about sooner. I split everything into sections so you can skip around: packing essentials, travel/flight must-haves, hostel + housing items, and then the random lifestyle things that just support your day-to-day abroad. I talk through the items I used nonstop—like packing cubes (literally a space + organization hack), vacuum seal bags for my fellow clothing overpackers, and travel-size liquid holders because airports are so strict. For travel, I’m big on keeping documents together with a passport holder, using AirTags in your suitcases for peace of mind, and having the right luggage for budget airlines like RyanAir. I also share my favorite “double use” hack (my Octobuddy), plus the little things that help you feel safe and put-together—especially if you’re staying in hostels. Everything I mention is linked, and if you have questions, comment because I’m making more study abroad videos answering them.