Items you should take abroad if you are going to study in a Foreign University

Finally the countdown begins ---it’s time for you to fly abroad to attend a higher studies program but wait! Are you well prepared to travel abroad? Have you packed all essential stuff to take with you?

Once you are completed with all your paper work, visa and admission formalities it’s time to make a list of those items which you are taking with you. If you fly without planning you will be going to suffer a lot. A new destination demands everything .This is the place where you have to live alone for a long time without any assistance or parental support therefore it is necessary to take all those things with you which you will need in a foreign atmosphere. Let’s make a list of all those necessary items which would be needed at the new place.

1.Travel Documents like Identity card, Passport Visa and Ticket:

This is the basic requirement as these things are checked at the airport as well as at your final destination therefore carefully pack them in a purse or pocket which you are carrying in your hand .Do not put the purse at remote places, carry it with you even you are going to wash room .it’s better to hang it on a side. Never trust ay stranger to take care of this bag. Do not forget to make copies of such documents and keep one file in your suitcase.

2.Your study material and other essential documents

Compile a file or folder with all the necessary documents like the admission letter, transcripts and similar papers. Make copies of them and keep the folder safe in your handbag It would be better if you keep a file of copied documents in the suitcase.

3.Cell phone with country-specific SIM card or international roaming option:

 Economical international phone SIM cards are available nowadays. Buy a reliable plan and learn how to operate the system abroad.

4.Your personal communication devices and Chargers:

 like cell phone, lap tops with international roaming and secured password especially if you are making online transactions .It’s better to buy a universal adapter to charge any of your  devices everywhere in the world.

5.Cash and credit cards

 Take extra care of the cash or credit card you are carrying abroad, Again it’s better to keep in a safe pocket or a purse which you always carry with you.

6.Destination specific clothing:

Buy clothing that are comfortable and suits the climate of your destination. Don’t opt for fashionable dresses rather buy those clothes that will make you easy and comfortable Don’t forget to take clothes according to the varying seasons of your raveling destination. Do not overload your bag with too many clothes.

7.Medicines:

Other most important things are the medicines you have certain type o illness ask your doctor to write a prescription for you and take all those medicines with you as you’re not allowed to buy prescription drugs in a foreign country without a local prescription. Take some over the counter medicines for seasonal allergies fever and gastric problems specially to handle motion sickness

8.Physical map

Though you must be carrying the location map I your digital devices but it is recommendable to take a printed map with you to deal emergency situations.

9.Personal belongings:

It includes a lot of things like towel tooth brush, toiletries, accessories and especially female belongings. You can purchase them from your study destination but it would be economical if you take them with you to save the foreign currency.

10.Shoes:

Shoes are another essential item that you have to take with you but don’t buy heavy and a lot o pairs instead pick two or three comfortable sandal and joggers to help you strolling free in the campus.

11.Books:

Books could be taken if they are weight less .I you try to collect heavy books you will not get space to pack other necessary items.

12.Munching items:

You can take some snacks with you but make sure edible items have some limitation therefore check before you pack.

There are many other items that you can take abroad but I you take only essential items with you then it will manage your luggage weight and you can easily carry it .Moreover you can arrange them easily in your dorm room without making a mess. The list for this year travel essential items is published on internet you can check what to take and what to not take by browsing the net.

Be sure not to carry prohibited items like liquids or inflammable accessories otherwise you will face great problem at the checking counter.