One of the coolest parts about studying abroad in Europe is the opportunity to travel on the weekends. Personally, from Madrid I've made it to Ireland, Italy, France, and many more! I love being able to jet off to a new location each weekend, and packing efficiently is an absolute must. It took me a few tries, but I think I have my packing routine down to a science at this point in the semester. It's so easy to forget one little thing that somehow ends up being extremely important. Hopefully, you don't make some of the same forgetful mistakes I made at the beginning of my semester abroad, but it's normal if you do!
Here are some essentials when packing for a weekend trip:
Cara S. is the Spring 2018 MOJO Blogger in Madrid, Spain. She is currently a Sophomore studying Public Relations, Marketing & Spanish at University of Dayton.