What should Indian students pack while they go for their study abroad? Travel Checklist

Congratulations! You are just a few days away from reaching your dream university.
So, have you started preparing for it or not? Studying abroad is an exciting journey
but preparing a student travel checklist is daunting. If you are wondering what are
your travel abroad essentials, you have come to the right place.

Sunscreen, sandals, a swimsuit, sunglasses, and you’re ready to go on a beach trip!
The difficulty level of packing for a year or even six months of study abroad is a little
higher.

It’s not simple to move out of your own country and establish yourself somewhere
else for a while. Every international student must be aware of the significance of a
pre-departure shopping list before travelling to Canada, the UK, or any other place.
Whatever your study abroad adventures entail, it ought to be a fantastic starting
point!
Everything to pack: Abroad Essentials for study abroad

● Passport and documents with photocopies
Your travel documents are important. For students to fly, board, and complete
post-departure procedures, they will need the appropriate documentation.
Additionally, keep a photocopy of each of your documents in a separate
location so you have a backup in case one is lost.

Documents to carry with you are:
● Passport
● Credit cards
● Student visa
● College admission proof

● Train tickets
● Flight ticket
● Boarding pass
● Student card
● Accommodation proof
● Enrollment confirmation
● Health insurance proof

● Local Currency

The local currency of the country you are moving to is crucial to have. In the modern
world, Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted everywhere. It is simple to obtain
local currency from currency exchange offices, airport kiosks, and foreign exchange
centres. Avoid getting into any sort of difficulties because of the fake currency that
phoney agencies are offering. To obtain a good sense, read up on the fundamentals
of the nation’s currency. Be sure to have enough cash on hand to cover any
necessary travel expenses.

Currencies of famous countries:
USA: U.S Dollar
UK: Pounds
AUSTRALIA: Australian Dollar
GERMANY: Euro
CANADA: Canadian Dollar
SINGAPORE: Singaporean Dollar

● Medicines

Particularly when the student is having treatment, international students need to
have their medications close at reach. Always keep a sufficient supply of any
prescription medications on hand. It’s possible that you may not find your desired
medicine in the country. The local medical support team will provide assistance to
overseas students in the event of any such crises. So, keep the prescription with you
at all times.

Few medicines that international students should carry with themselves while
they go for study abroad:

● Paracetamol
● Crocin / Disprin
● Antibiotic
● Anti-allergic
● Bandage
● Pain Killers
● Dettol

● Electronics, Adapters and more

You’ll probably want to pack a few chargers on your trip, whether it’s for your phone,
computer, or e-reader, and for that, you’ll need a converter and potentially an
adapter. Simply changing the design of the plug might not be sufficient to make your
charger work because not all nations utilise the same power voltage. In fact, doing
so could be harmful and shorten the gadget.

Few must-have electronics:

● Smartphone with charger
● Notebook/laptop with charger
● Power outlet adapters
● Camera with case and charger
● Flash drives, USB sticks, memory cards

● E-reader with charger
● Power Banks

● Toiletries

Bring toiletries only for a couple of days. By doing so, you’ll free up space in your
suitcase. Do not pack equipment for styling your hair in your carry-on bag. Hair
styling tools should be avoided because they take a lot of electricity, and electricity
can be very expensive in other countries.

Few things to carry with you are:

● Hairbrush
● Hair comb
● Toothbrush
● Deodorant
● Make-up
● Contact lenses
● Tissues
● Razors (Carry them in your checked-in luggage)
● Mask
● Hand sanitizer
● Toothpaste
● Makeup
● Contraceptives
● Tampons or pads (a month’s worth)
● Some tissues and toilet paper
● Prescription medicine
● Bandages
● Anti-allergy medicine
● Hand sanitiser

● Clothes

You don’t want to be the only person in the city wearing flip-flops or the fool caught
without a raincoat during the rainy season, so don’t forget to conduct some research
on what people often dress in the study abroad city. Bring comfy, easy-to-drip-dry,
cotton clothing with you. Make sure the uniform is available when you visit the
campus if it is required for colleges or institutions.

Here are several items of apparel you absolutely must have with you:

● Jeans
● Hoodies
● Pyjamas
● Sweater
● Jackets
● Workout clothes
● Activewear
● Accessories
● Flip flops
● Running shoes
● Heels
● Formals

Make sure to:

1. Check expiry dates on visa and passport.
2. Carry a local sim or arrange one.
3. With the documents, have their photocopies
4. Charge the batteries of electronic devices.
5. Have sufficient money.

Make sure you don’t pack:

● Linens, bed sheets, blanket, pillow
● Towels and facecloths
● Laundry bag
● Toiletries you did not pack
● Essential course textbooks
● Office supply – paper, pens, folders
● Seasonal clothing and shoes you did not bring
● Blowdryer
● Umbrella

All the above mentioned items can be easily bought in the country that you are
planning to stay in. So, no need to carry all these small things there. You should
pack only according to the needs.