Toothbrush? Check. Shampoo? Check. Clean underwear? Working on it.
These are the questions asked when packing a suitcase for a trip. It can differ from person to person, and in some cases, from gender to gender.
Ashley Sisk, junior in human development and family studies, said the process of packing for a trip can differ from trip to trip.
"If it is a short trip I am taking, then no problem, I can pack like a pro," Sisk said. "However, if it is like a week or two trip, that can be a tad bit intimidating."
Sisk said the key to packing for a trip is organization.
"I always make a list," Sisk said. "Absolutely essential to making sure you are not forgetting something vital. I have never forgotten a thing."
Elizabeth Wackenhut, senior in secondary education math, offered her packing tips.
1. I plan to take an outfit for each day plus maybe two or three more.
2. I plan on bringing three pairs of PJs and the appropriate amount of undergarments.
3. I take each outfit and lay them out on my bed.
4. I pack two pairs of socks for each day I will be gone.
5. I put all the clothes in the suitcase first.
6. I then take a Ziploc bag and put my toothbrush, toothpaste, etc. in the bag.
7. Then I take a smaller bag and pack my hair products and make-up in it.
8. I then go back through and make sure everything is accounted for inside the bag before zipping it up.
Slade Peek, junior in computer science, said packing is a much different and less involved process for guys.
"I usually wait till the last minute and then throw things into a bag to go," Peek said. "If I forget something, well, that's why they have Wal-Mart's everywhere, I guess."
Trey Tidmore, sophomore in biosystems engineering, said girls put far too much energy into packing for trips.
"It all boils down to being thorough, but not obsessive," Tidmore said. "Sometimes I forget things. It is not a big deal though, I usually can borrow whatever I am missing when I get there."
Brandon Massey, senior in biomedical sciences, offered his tips for packing a suitcase.
1. First thing I like to do is to be asked to pack my bags by someone else.
2. I then follow that closely by being asked again to pack my bags.
3. It always works to then say that you have all your bags packed and ready to go, and the asking party is none the wiser.
4. You can then throw everything at the suitcase. I like to do this to give the clothes a chance to air out and become used to the bag.
5.You are then free to watch TV or play on computer.
6. Check the weather if you would like.
7. At the last possible minute throw everything into a suitcase or dufflebag.
8.Anything forgotten will be bought at the destination.
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