15 days to QYL residential week

15 days to QYL residential week

Tip # 5: 
Make a list of all the things you need to pack. Keep this list handy and if possible check which of these items you need to purchase so you can get them early. 

Keep the list handy. 
Write it out in a notebook; white board; stick the list on your mirror or fridge - somewhere visible.  Tick or cross things off the list so you know what remains. Try to pack everything at least 2 days before your travel date. This way you have a peace of mind and don't panic just before you travel. 

What is on your list? Here is our travelers guide to packing :-) 

#TravelDiary #travel #Fj2UK #Fiji #youth#youthCan #YouthWill

Until next blog...

20 days to QYL 2016

20 days to QYL residential week 2016

Tip #4: Hand Carry (for Residential Week)

During the QYL Residential week participants have a list of places they will be visiting and key people they will be meeting. For these meets keep a small bag handy. it can be a back-pack, a handbag, a nap snack or a shoulder bag. 

1. Keep your important items with you at all times. This may include; ID card(s), money, laptop, phone, camera (if the venue restricts use of gadgets-store them in a safe place). 

2. Keep a note book and pen handy. When you attend meetings and seminars you may want to note down important things mentioned. Some may record things via memo on their smartphones. I still prefer note book and pen. 

3. Personal items- this may include; lotion, perfume, (makeup for our lovely ladies), hand sanitizer, sanitary napkins, bottle of water and handkerchief or face towel. 

4. Contact cards: Have copies of your contact details handy. This can be a simple card that includes your name, organization name and address, phone contact, email address and social media handles. Simple and within budget contact cards can be printed on normal paper and glued them on vanguard sheets. 

What are some things you like to keep in your bag when you attend important meetings? 

Until next blog...

30 days to QYL 2016

30 days to QYL Residential Week: 2016

TIP # 3: 

Go through the weeks itinerary and read up about the places and organizations to be visited. 

1. Reading about a place before you visit gives you background information. 

2.This is usually helpful because you have a fair understanding of where you are going. 

3.Conversations at the venue may be about something that has happened there so you would have some idea about this and it may help you ask questions or just be part of the conversation. 

4. Keep a little notebook where you can jot down important information when you read about it. While visiting you may have questions so you can jot down the answers or they may share some new information and you can write these down. 

5. Some of the places on the list might be of particular interest to you or your group, keep contact cards handy to give to key people you may interact with at these places. 

On that note it would help to read 21 things you need to know before visiting Britain :-) 

Until next blog..........

*In the lead up to the QYL residential week I am posting (I hope) helpful tips for fellow QYL participants. The aim of this is to help you pack and ease off the worrying! Enjoy the build up to one of the most exciting days of your life. 
Thank you to fellow QYLs (2015) for providing some tips and contributing to these posts.