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Study Abroad Packing List For Students

Application is done, an interview is done, and all the process is done. Hurray, time to fly now. But what about packing?

What to carry? How much carry? What about the needy things that you haven’t thought about?

Packing is the tough thing until you have the complete idea about what may be required at a whole new place. We are sharing the packing list which covers all the basic things. Just go through this & check if you are missing something.

Study Abroad Programs in USA

Here is a brief overview of the various types of programs to study in USA:

Course to Study in USA	Key Feature to Study in USA
CORE	You must take these courses to complete your program. These are foundational courses.
MAJOR	Specialization program that assists in the development of specific skills.
ELECTIVE	Study abroad programs that are studied for the purpose of enhancing the resume are included in this section.

Essential Kitchen Utensils

1. Pressure Cooker
2. Frying Pans
3. 4 course Dish set – 1
4. Spoons & Forks
5. Mixing Bowls
6. Cutting board
7. Kitchen Scissor
8. Chef Knives
9. Ovenproof Dish
10. Stirring Spoons
11. Plastic Container
12. Rolling pin
13. Can opener
14. Blender
15. Kitchen tool organizer
16. Saucepans

Food Items

1. Normal Indian Spices
2. Jaggery & Sugar
3. Readymade food packs
4. Tea & coffee
5. Dry Snacks
6. Indian Sweets
7. Pickle
8. Biscuits

Clothing

1. Underwear (two weeks’ worth)
2. Socks (two weeks’ worth plus a pair or two of wool socks)
3. Undershirts
4. Thermal underwear
5. Long sleeve shirts
6. Short sleeve shirts
7. Sweatshirt/ hoodie (2-3)
8. Sweaters
9. Jeans/ Khakis (2-3 pair)
10. Shorts
11. A belt or two

12. Skirts (for the girls)
13. A set or two of workout clothes
14. Pajamas
15. Swimsuit (for those going to warmer climates)
16. Coat/Jacket (I recommend at least 2 – one for cold weather, and one that is water resistant)
17. At least one nice outfit for formal occasions*
18. Flip flops/ sandals of some sort (good if you’re going to a warm climate, but also good for hostel showers)
19. Sneakers/ dress shoes/ boots/ rain boots*
20. Cold weather gear (i.e. gloves/ mittens, hat, scarf)

Toiletries

TSA Compliant Toiletry Kit /1-quart zip-top Ziploc bags
Shampoo/ conditioner
Toothbrush/ toothpaste
Soap
Deodorant
Feminine products (one month’s worth)
Brush/ comb
Razors/ other shaving supplies
Contact lenses and solution
Glasses
Nail clippers
Makeup
Over-the-counter medicines
Tissues/ toilet paper (you don’t want to be stuck in a bathroom when its run out)
Medications, if any

Other Important things

1000 Euros
Purse/ wallet
Important documents (passport, visa, itinerary, plane tickets, ISIC card, etc.)
Outlet adapter
Sunglasses/ extra eye glasses/ contacts
Cell phone

Laptop and charger

Camera w/cords and charger
Sheets/ bed linens*
Bath towels*
Enough prescription drugs for the length of your stay (You need to make sure you are allowed to bring them into the country and that you have documentation, either the prescription or a doctor’s note)
MP3 Player/ iPod (for long plane/train rides)
Sleep sack/ sleeping bag (most hostels have sheets, however, some do not, some will charge you for them, and for those people that don’t like sleeping in unfamiliar sheets, I recommend a Cocoon Travel Sheet.)
Journal/ diary (you’ll be taking plenty of pictures on your travels, but it’s always nice to have something to write in. Of course I recommend writing a blog, but you may not always have your laptop with you.)
Backpack (for daily use and as your carry while traveling)
Plastic bottles for toiletries for use in your carry-on or while traveling (the maximum is usually 100ml)
Water bottle/ Nalgene bottle (since the Nalgene bottle is plastic, it’s a lot easier to get through airport security)
A few hangers