What to Bring/ What not to Bring

Do bring:
 * Warm clothes - the winter can get very  cold. We’re talking -20°C on a few nights of the year (that’s before the wind chill effect), and averaging below zero for most of January - March.
 * Nice weather clothes - September can be above 30°C
 * UK/US plug adapter(s). Check your appliances for their voltage rating as the US uses 110V mains supply. Most appliances should be fine, although be careful bringing surge protected extension leads as the US has higher current.

Don’t bring: Where to get the things you didn't bring:
 * Stationery. Don’t bring a two-hole hole punch from the UK, they have three holes here. Don’t bring ring binders for the same reason. Don’t bring A4 paper, because they use letter paper that you can get from any printer.
 * UK sized bedsheets, particularly if they’re fitted. Since American beds have different dimensions than UK beds, your sheets may not fit.
 * Take the bus to Target (a slightly classier Walmart) in Somerville or Watertown, you can buy everything (bedding in Twin XL size, notebooks, an extra sweater, snacks to keep in your room) here for fairly cheap. MIT students might also be going and they might rent a zipcar so you can carry more in one go.