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)
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