Check-in 48 hours ahead.

With online check-in, we can now choose the front seat on the aisle side 48 hours before the flight. It is annoying to wait a long time to find out your preferred meal choice is no longer available. Choose a front seat ahead of time to save all the hassle.

Pack your luggage.

Note the limit for each luggage. You do not want to overload it and take out every thing at the last minute (otherwise you have to pay a lot more). It is also better to bring two luggages with you if you have so many clothes to bring back. Think about the summer storage and you don't want to have too many things as an international student.

Bring your favorite snack.

Sometimes the airline just doesn't have your favorite snack (like Oreos). It can be worse if you don't like the food.

If your luggage is not too packed, consider bringing your favorite snack along.

How to plan a 16 hour flight

Sometimes I feel pressured to binge-watch movies, yet this time I stick to kindle and finish three books throughout the ride. I also have an 8 hour sleep

Don't limit yourself to movies. The small screen hurts and most often the background noises prompt you to higher the volume, which in turn hurts your ears.

Sleep 8 hours

Plan a book, ebook, audible ( I guess this has the same problem with hearing, but i often find it resting to close my eyes and helpful to fall asleep --very soon)

How to pack

Two luggages and a small bag