Stats: 3,185,324 members, 7,925,946 topics. Date: Tuesday, 20 August 2024 at 07:13 AM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Education / Study Abroad: What Should You Bring? Packing Lists (1244 Views)
Studying Nursing Abroad – What You Should Know / Kogi State University Sent Their Medical Students Packing From Their Hostel / NOUN Lists Requirements For Postgraduate Students (2) (3) (4)
(1) (Reply)
Study Abroad: What Should You Bring? Packing Lists by LAAMGlobal(m): 3:42pm On Apr 16, 2022 |
Have you been wondering what to pack for your stay abroad? Spending a few months or probably years at a university abroad may seem intimidating. Since you will be away from home for a long period and, if you’re an international student, will probably only be able to visit home once or twice a year, it is important that you carefully prepare your packing lists. In this article, you won’t forget a thing. You probably might not need all the things on the list, so feel free to adjust it to your needs. Things you need to take note of: Essential documents Prescription medications Local currency Face masks Essential documents: Your essential documents are your passport and Visa approval. Make photocopies of them if you’ve not done that, be sure to keep the photocopies separate and save the originals, as it allows you to have some form of proof of your identity in situations where your passport or visa has been lost or stolen. This will enable you to apply for an emergency replacement much quicker than when you don’t have a photocopy. Prescription medications: You should pack some medicine, especially if you need to take something on prescription. It may take a while to be in the healthcare system in your host country, so make sure you have enough. Also, make sure you’re allowed to bring medicine into the country, contact your host country’s embassy in your home county. Local currency: You’re advised to have around 100-200 EUR in cash for when you arrive or equivalent if euros are not the local currency. Face masks: Remember to bring face masks, as these might be mandatory to wear in public places or shops in many countries. Bring in cotton masks which can be washed, Also disposable paper masks would work. Electronics for study abroad: Smartphone with charger Notebook/Laptop with charger Power outlets adapter in case your destination’s power outlet and voltage are different (ideally 2 or more) Camera with case and chargerFlash Drives, USB sticks, memory card E-reader with chargerMp3 player or iPod with charger Other items for study abroad are: Backpack: Something to use as your hand luggage, and daily at university. Important documents, such as your passport, student visa, travel itinerary, plane and train tickets, credit card, boarding passes, student card, health insurance card or a copy of your health insurance, doctor’s note for prescription medicine etc- all these have to be in your hand luggage. Wallet or purse Glasses,Sunglasses, Padlock: especially if you’re staying at a hostel A journal to take notes Sleeping bag, depending on where you will stay or what your travel plans are. Clothing for study abroad: Long-sleeved shirts or blouses Short-sleeved shirts or blouses Sweaters, hoodies or sweatshirt Jeans, chinos or khaki (2 or more) Belts Shorts or skirts Jackets or coats( 2 or more) Pyjamas Shoes(at least 2 pairs) Flip-flops or rubber sandals (especially if you would be sharing a bathroom/shower) Swimsuit or swim trunk Sports clothes for working out Socks( 2 week’s worth) Underwear(2 week’s worth) If you're travelling to a cold location get: Gloves or mitten Hat Thermal underwear Scarf Woolen over-socks Toiletries,: When it comes to toiletries, only pack your essentials for a few days. Also, remember the rules for liquid in your cabin luggage. You can only bring liquids in 100ml containers, with no more than 10 items in a small transparent plastic bag. Anything else you should put into the suitcase that you check in. Security personnel at the airport will not argue with you if you break this rule -they will simply throw away your liquids. Transparent plastic bag for hand luggage Toiletries Toothbrush Shampoo and conditioner Deodorants and perfume Shower gel, soap, Shaver, razors, shaving cream Contact lenses and contact lense liquid Combo or hairbrush Nail clippers Makeup Contraceptives Tampons or pads Some tissues and toilet paper Bandage Anti-allergy medicine Hand sanitiser True, but sad; Airlines sometimes lose checked luggage and if they are able to track it down, it may take a few days to receive it back. Prepare for that scenario, have a name tag on or in your luggage, this will help the airline track it down. Don’t bring everything Few things would take up a lot of space in your luggage but would be cheaper to buy after you have arrived in your host country. Do better research on what not to carry. 3 Likes |
(1) (Reply)
We've Been Singing A Lie All Along / Unexpected Joy At Dawn By Alex Agyei - Themes In The Novel / The Invisible Weevil By Mary Karooro Okurut - Characters Analysis And Characteri
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 13 |