packing – Intensive Learning @ MFS

Packing List for Nicaragua

March 23, 2016March 24, 2016Blog Editor

via Pronica Clothes Lightweight pants, skirts, t-shirts, blouses. We do not recommend bringing more than one pair of shorts, as shorts are not normally worn here and expose one to more sun and bugs. Same goes with tank tops. During meetings with organizations, it is best to not dress too causally. Definitely dress comfortably,...

Lacrosse: Bye Bye S. Jersey . . . Hello Phoenix!

March 23, 2014October 13, 2015Blog Editor

Day Two After waiting for someone who was late (and attending the Flyers – Blues Game), our LAX equipment was successfully checked in, oversized bags and all. Luckily, we had no issues with security and even our rowdy members are now safe and aboard our fantastic flight to Phoenix. Hasta la Vista MFS! –...

Arizona Day One: On our way

March 21, 2014October 13, 2015Blog Editor

MFS Boys’ Lacrosse started the season with impressive Varsity and Junior Varsity victories over Lower Cape May 5 – 3, and 3 -1 yesterday. The boys were in high spirits today at practice and enthusiastically cleaned out the Fencing Teams storage area. The boys will prepare for their flight to Phoenix tomorrow and begin...

Pueblo Cultures Weather Report

March 17, 2014October 13, 2015Blog Editor

At the moment, it looks like we’ll see sun and temperatures in the upper 50s in Santa Fe. It is likely to be considerably cooler at night; Thursday night when we arrive it is likely to be in the 30s. We can wear our warm gear and leave room in our suitcases for other...

Regulations for Carry On Luggage

March 16, 2014October 13, 2015Blog Editor

Follow this link to a great graphic that tells you what you can bring in your carry-on luggage, and what you can’t. Please take a good look at it! It also has suggestions on how to pack efficiently: Carry-on Regulations (To open the link, click on the title of this post; when it opens,...

Packing for the Pueblo Trip

March 16, 2014October 13, 2015Blog Editor

Don’t forget a backpack of some sort. When we hike, you will need to carry water and lunch with you, and you’ll want your hands free. ...

Abundant Sunshine …

March 12, 2014October 13, 2015Blog Editor

… is one possibility on our trip. Since we are going to be at higher elevations it is really important that everyone have a hat and use sunscreen. We will purchase a big bottle when we get out there, but you might bring a 3 oz. plastic bottle with you in your luggage. [All...

London/Paris Here We Come!

March 12, 2014October 13, 2015Blog Editor

We had our meeting today to discuss some last-minute information for our trip such as safety guidelines and what to/not to pack. We are super excited – eight days left until departure....

Ten days until departure!

March 10, 2014October 13, 2015Blog Editor

Pack and weigh your bag early! Remember to leave space and weight allowance for souvenirs!...

Costa Rica

March 10, 2014October 13, 2015Blog Editor

Passports and airline tickets are ready. Suitcases are being packed and we are including gifts for the wonderful families that will welcome us into their homes. At 6:00 am on Thursday our flight leaves for Costa Rica. Selva Verde Lodge Preview ...

Converter for power cord adapter in China

March 10, 2014October 13, 2015China

China’s power cord adapter is different from America’s. This converter claims it “works worldwide.” You can find it in Amazon. How to say it in Chinese: 手机充电器(shou3 ji1 chong1 dian4 qi4)- cell phone charger 手提电脑充电器 (shou3 ti2 dian4 nao3 chong1 dian4 qi4)-notebook computer charger 电源转换器 (di4 yuan2 zhuan3 huan4 qi4)-converter of power adapter ...