Essential Items to Bring

Program

• Cash, check, or credit card for hotels, housing, and registration fee

Clothing

• Opening/closing ceremony of 6AESE/11ANCRiSST: formal / business attire
• Normal activities: comfortable attire for summer weather
• Laboratory (outdoor work): shoes (not sandals)
• Also, don't forget to bring:

Umbrella / rain jacket.

Summer rains are unpredictable.

Light sweater / pullover.

In some buildings the temperatures are low because of air conditioning.

Swimsuit.

Pools are available at hotels. Also, UIUC campus has a nice swimming pool, but you need to pay for three-week guest pass. For more information, visit the following link.

Electronic

• Personal computer (i.e. laptop) with Matlab and Simulink software (strongly required)
• Digital camera / smartphone for taking pictures and videos
• USB flash drives
• Ethernet cable for use in dormitory, wireless connection is available elsewhere
• Plug adaptor (US is 120 V AC, 60 Hz, Plug Type A or B). See link: http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/ab/

Daily Life

• Approximately $20 per day for food. Cash and credit card are accepted at most restaurants and shops.

Miscellaneous

• Passport and visa information
• Health insurance information
• Cash for emergencies