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| - | These lists have been compiled by Volunteers serving in
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| - | Benin and are based on their experiences. Use it as an
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| - | informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that
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| - | experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You can
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| - | always have things sent to you later. You obviously cannot
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| - | bring everything we mention, so consider those items that
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| - | make the most sense to you personally and professionally.
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| - | As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have an
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| - | 80-pound weight restriction on baggage. And remember, you
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| - | can get almost everything you need in Benin. Clothing can
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| - | very easily be tailor-made from local fabrics. Second-hand
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| - | clothing is also very popular across Benin and is available in
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| - | many markets. It is not necessary to bring a large amount of
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| - | clothing. Nice-quality shoes and sandals can also be made in country.
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| - | Luggage should be durable, lightweight, and easy to carry as you will be responsible for transporting it in-country.
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| - | Duffel bags and backpacks without frames work well. A good
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| - | backpack is priceless because you will likely travel in-country
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| - | regularly. Almost all the basic items you need can be found
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| - | here; however, they may not be good quality or they may be
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| - | expensive. So, if you are particular about something, bring
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| - | lots!
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| - | ==Necessities==
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| - | * Two sturdy water bottles (e.g., Nalgene) or camelback
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| - | * Nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries (the longest lasting)
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| - | * Battery charger—solar powered or plug in
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| - | * Two pair prescription eyeglasses, consider prescription sunglasses as well
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| - | * A nice dressy outfit for first week dinner with officials and for going out
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| - | * Flashlight or headlamp with batteries and replacement bulb
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| - | * Two bathing suits (no bikinis for women)
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| - | * Sunglasses
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| - | * English dictionary
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| - | * Nice comfortable shoes (nice sandals, Tevas, Chacos)
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| - | * One pair of dress shoes
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| - | * Professional clothing in breathable fabrics (two outfits minimum for TEFL Volunteers)
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| - | * Plenty and durable cotton T-shirts (many Volunteers prefer darker colors)
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| - | * Pants (of lightweight material)
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| - | * Blouses/button-down shirts
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| - | * Linen/cotton clothing (you can find linen and cotton here and get clothing made; dresses/skirts must be at least knee-length)
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| - | * Hats/scarf/bandannas
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| - | * Good sturdy bras (bring lots because hand washing wears them out)
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| - | * Good underwear (bring a two-year supply; hand washing wears them out)
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| - | * Good pair of tennis shoes
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| - | * Sweater, sweatshirt, or long-sleeve shirt
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| - | * Workout clothes (if you work out)
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| - | * Pictures from home
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| - | * USB flash drive (Peace Corps provides each volunteer with a 128 MB key but larger sizes are useful for backing things up)
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| - | * Digital camera
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| - | * Short-wave radio or World Space Radio
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| - | * Duct tape
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| - | * Medium book bag (for three- to four-day trips)
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| - | * Hairbrush or comb
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| - | * Three-month supply of prescription drugs
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| - | * Portable alarm clock
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| - | * Leatherman or Swiss army knife (remember to pack in your suitcase as checked luggage)
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| - | * Towel
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| - | ==Specifically for Women==
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| - | * Your shoulders and knees need to be covered, so pack accordingly.
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| - | * In the south and in some northern cities things are more liberal, so you can bring tank tops (not spaghetti straps).
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| - | * Linen pants are great!
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| - | * Margarita machine
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| - | * Wall calendar
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| - | * Adaptor (if bringing electrical appliances)
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| - | * MP3 player
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| - | * Plastic storage bags (e.g., Ziploc)
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| - | * Yoga mat or Therm-a-Rest (for when you or a friend needs to sleep on the floor)
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| - | * Money belt
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| - | * Beauty products/ pampering things for de-stressing (if you use them)
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| - | * Money (in large denominations, $50, $100, traveler’s checks, euros)
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| - | * Your favorite pillow (ones here are not the greatest) or travel pillow
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| - | * Spices/spice packets
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| - | * Catalogue of clothing (to show to tailor to get copies made)
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| - | * Good pens (if they are important to you)
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| - | * Good flashlight TEFL-Specific Suggestions
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| - | * Art supplies (markers, crayons, paints, construction paper, rubber cement, etc.)
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| - | * Children’s books
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| - | * World map/map of Africa (can get free from AAA if member)
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| - | * Books on CD (there are computers at work stations and in some schools; they are smaller than books, easy to pack, and can be useful (e.g., encyclopedias, journals, etc.)
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| - | * Stickers (can be easily sent here, too)
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| - | ==Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items==
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| - | Almost every type of toiletry is available here, but some
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| - | are quite expensive (such as deodorant, facial creams, and toners). If you prefer a certain
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| - | brand name, stock up, but otherwise bring a three-month
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| - | supply for the duration of training.
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| - | * Hand wipes
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| - | * Medical supplies if special medicine is taken or a preference on certain brands
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| - | * Towel
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| - | * Aloe-Vera
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| - | * Tampons (three-month supply; can buy generic brands here)
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| - | * Good hair conditioner
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| - | * Hair ties
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| - | * Nail clippers, nail file
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| - | * Contact lenses and enough solution for two years (Peace Corps does not recommend wearing contacts due to dusty conditions and does not provide solution)
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| - | * Deodorant (note that deodorant salt crystals work well and could last your whole service; they’re small, too!)
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| - | * Basic make-up
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| - | * Facial soap
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| - | ==Kitchen==
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| - | * Basic cookbook and favorite recipes
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| - | * Packaged mixes (sauces, salad dressings, soups, Kool-Aid, etc.)
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| - | * Most spices are available, but are expensive, so stock up if you like to cook (e.g., cinnamon, Italian spices, allspice, chili powder, curry)
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| - | * Freeze-dried foods
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| - | * Low-cal sweetener
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| - | * Boxed macaroni and cheese
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| - | * French press (if you like coffee)
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| - | * Good-quality can opener
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| - | * Good-quality potato peeler
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| - | * Good-quality garlic press
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| - | * Measuring cups and spoons
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| - | * Good-quality knife
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| - | * Pepper grinder
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| - | * Any other small kitchen supplies that you like to use
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