Hey, Hurmat, you must be stressed over your packing for your study abroad. Trust me, it is pretty straightforward. However, with the following tips that I am going to mention, it will become a breeze. So, gear up with your preparation and rock on study abroad.
Specific Packing Tips for International Students
1. First, you must make a packing list and create a separate section for everything from clothing and documents to medicines.
2. Make a directory of emergency and needed contact numbers, both local and abroad.
3. Check the climatic condition of the country you are traveling to keep stuff accordingly.
4. Shop beforehand and according to the list, and avoid going out on time.
5. Keep your essential academic documents in a binder file; if possible, make several copies of each.
6. Remember to carry your travel documents in a hand-carry bag for smooth traveling.
7. Consider a luggage-carry suitcase with more sections.
8. Pack smartly with packing cubes and save space for more stuff to come in.
9. Convert the currency beforehand, carry a small amount of it to use upon arrival, and deposit the rest in your international bank account.
What to Pack as International Students
Here are the essential things you must pack:
Documents
Always keep your documents first whenever packing as an international student. Remember, you are nothing without your papers and achievement certificates. Your documents include a visa, passport, acceptance letter, and academic records.
Electronic Gadgets
Keep all your electronic gadgets and accessories, such as adapters, headphones, and portable power banks, in a separate case. These are important because they can save you from carrying heavy books and allow you to study properly.
Clothes
Choose clothes you are most comfortable in. Pack a few formal dresses and night suits. If you need more, do not worry; you can purchase them in the country you are traveling to.
Footwear
Choosing the right footwear is essential to keeping you active all day. I suggest you pack as many sneakers as you can. You’ll also need to pack a few formal shoes to attend functions.
Medicine
You should pack a kit of medicines that suit your body’s mechanisms, such as painkillers, paracetamols, cough—and flu-resistant allergy tablets, etc. Just to remind you, you must keep all this only after your doctor prescribes it.
Toiletries
Since toiletries are not unique, they are available everywhere. Even then, I suggest you pack your stuff first-hand because your skin is habitual of them. Your toiletries include things you understand your skin needs the most on an everyday basis.
Here are your packing tips as an international student. I hope you will pack wisely and enjoy the process. In addition, it would be best if you kept with you a nice set of bedding, an umbrella, and a few eatables to accommodate and help you adjust for a couple of days of your shift. Feel free to ask for any tips regarding shopping and packing. You can also take a look at this link for guidance.
