Study Abroad Packing List: A Complete Guide | GyanDhan

by williamair1

Clothes

3-4 long-sleeved shirts/tops

3-4 short-sleeved shirts/tops

2-3 pairs of jeans, pants

Socks

Undergarments (two week’s worth)

Shorts/skirts

A couple of belts and other accessories

1 formal shoe

1 Formal suit/business suit

1 pair of walking shoes, 1 bathroom slippers

Sports wear for working out

Scarf (keep it handy for emergencies)

Nightwear

1 Indian attire for cultural events at university

Raincoat

Weather-proof jacket

Sweater and hoodies

Warm clothes if the host country is cold (hats, mittens, gloves)

Tip - Pack clothes like you are going on a two-week trip. It will help you avoid over-packing. Pack clothes according to the weather of the country.

Documents

Ticket

Boarding Pass

Original copies of passport and visa

I-20 and enrollment confirmation from the university

Study permit

Student card

Health Insurance card

Fee receipt for accommodation allotted

Credit card/travel card

Emergency cash/wallet

Vaccination certificate

Appliances/Electronic Gadgets

Laptop

Padded laptop case

Cell phone

USB Cables

Outlet Adapter

Chargers for every gadget

Miscellaneous

A Padlock

A small backpack

Sunglasses

Basic school supplies - pen, pencil, a journal/diary

Travel pillow

Medicines and Toiletries

Towel

Travel size shampoo, soap, conditioner

Toothbrush and toothpaste

Deodorants/perfume

Tissues and toilet paper

Shaver, razor, shaving cream, comb

Feminine hygiene products

Makeup and some other grooming kit

Lotion, sunscreen

Paracetamols

Bandages, band-aid

Antiseptic cream

Anti-allergy medicines

Dettol or any antiseptic liquid

Prescription medicine (if any)

Contact lenses and contact lens solution


Sanitizer

Carry-on luggage

These are the things that need to be on your person.

Passport and visa

Photo ID

Plane ticket

Insurance card

Credit/debit card

Cash in local currency/wallet

Photocopies of your important travel documents

Cell Phone and charger

Tablet/E-reader

Laptop and charger

Portable power bank

Headphone/earphones

Emergency outfit, in case of flight delay or layover

Travel size toiletries - handwash, facewash, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste.

Tissue pack

Hand sanitizer

Masks

Antibacterial wipes/wet wipes

Reusable water bottle

Snacks

Medicine (if any required for daily use)

What not to pack / Tips for packing

Do not pack heavy liquids. Travel size is your friend.

Don’t overpack clothes. You know you’d want to shop in the host country.

Keep the expensive appliances and jewelry at home.

Put a name tag on your luggage.

Don’t pack blowdryer or hair straightener.

Books add extra weight to your luggage.

Don’t pack snacks for a month. Just for the flight.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.gyandhan.com/blogs/study-abroad-packing-list