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Packing for the US:A Guide

7-8

2-3

2-3

5

2

10

1 Set

1-2

2-3

2-3

1

1 Set

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Round neck and polos (for afternoon events).

Important for presentations, especially for mgmt students.

Important for presentations.

Important.

Very important for interviews & career fairs.

Very important, but more expensive in the US.

Useful if plan to swim.

Needed for social and cultural events.

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clothes

T-Shirts

Denims

Polo

Formal Shirts

Formal Trousers

Undergarments

Formal Suit

Ties

Shorts

Track Pants/Pjyamas

Swimming Trunk

Traditional Wear

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(expensive in US)

Should withstand the wind, get a small one from IndiaCan get it from here. Fitted sheets are easy to put. They are a bit expensive but quality is good.

Very important, can be bought in USA

Optional/ Just keep it safe.To wear with formalsOptional

Good quality, important for everyday use.

Black or brown, should match formal wear.

Important, but not necessary to buy if too expensive. You can get a pair for $30 at Walmart. They will do in the winters for a whileCheap to buy in the US, get a pair if you have one.

You can get them at orientation period. Most of the places will give a lot of free stuff. Very important/ Since you will walk a lot fresh pair of socks are bliss

1

2

1-2

1

1

1

1

1

1

10

1-2

1-2

1

5-6

1

1

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personal

Towel Towels (Simple)

Hand Towels

Formal Leather Belts

Back Pack

Formal Leather Shoes

Woodland All-Weather Shoes

Sports Shoes

Sunglasses

Socks

Sweaters

Light Jacket

MufflerHandkerchief

Slippers

Winter cap

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1 TB

1

1

1

1

2-3

1

1 pack

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Buy from the US, cheaper here.

Buy in the US, great student discounts.

Get it, very useful.

Good quality is important.

Very important.

Very important, expensive in the US.

Both AA and AAA.

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electronics

External HDD

Laptop

Power Bank

Ear Phones with Mic

Spike Buster

Travel Adaptor

Scientific Calculator

Batteries

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1 Large2-311-21 Bottle1-21 Small11 Bottle1 Bottle1 Bottle2-31-21 Bottle1-211-21 Small1 Bottle2 Tubes

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Available in the US, get a small one from India.

Available in the US.Available in the US.Expensive in the US, buy in India.

Philips trimmer available in the US for $20.

Available in the US (i.e. Brylcream).

Buy in the US; Indian sunscreens won’t work here.

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toiletries

ToothpasteTooth BrushesTongue CleanerSoapShampoo + ConditionerShaving RazorShaving FoamTrimmerFacewashCold CreamHair CreamClean CombsSoap CaseHair OilDeodorantPerfumeNail CutterEar BudsSunscreenLip Balm

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Get a small one from India; should withstand wind.

Get from the US; slightly expensive here but good quality.

Very important; buy in the US.

Optional; for extra safety.

Optional; to wear with formals.

Optional; for dress/formal shoes.

1

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

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miscellaneous

Umbrella

Doublebed sheets

Pillow Covers

Duvet + Quilt + Pillow

Wallet

Passport Wallet

Wrist Watch

Shoe Polish + Brush

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Preferably 1 small and 1 large.

4-5

2-3

3-4

2

2

1

1 Box

1

1-2

1-2

1 Packet

1

2

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stationary

Pens

Notebooks

Pencils

Erasers

Sharpeners

Stapler

Stapler Pins

Glue Stick

Markers

Highlighters

A4 Sheets

Small Ruler

Cellophane Tape

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For head ache, fever.

For body ache.

For indigestion and gastric problems.

For throat infection.

For vomiting.

For tooth ache.

For period cramps and stomach ache.

For diarrhoea.

Very important for cold places.

For dizziness.

For sprain.

For body ache.

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1 Large

1

1

1 Can

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medicines

Crocin

Combiflam

Zinetac/Gelucil

Erythromycin

Avomine

Diclogem

Cyclopam

Lopomide

Vicks Vaporub

Diziron

Esgypyrin

Relispray

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Preferably a cooker + fryer.

Various sizes.

Various sizes.

1

2-3

2-3

1

3

3

1

1

1

2

2

2

2

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utensils

Pressure Cooker

Serving Spoons

Knives

Vegetable Chopping Board

Gaskets for Cooker

Weights for Cooker

Roti Roller

Tea Strainer

Water Bottle

Self-serve Plates

Self-serve Bowls

Self-serve Spoons

Self-serve Forks

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For initial use.

14-15

7-8

2-3 kgs

2 bottles

As you like.

1-2 boxes

0.5 kg each

1 kg each

0.5 kg

0.5 kg

2-3 packs

1 pack

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food items

Maggi

Ready-to-eat Pasta

Rice

Pickle

Snacks

Sweets

All Powders (Chilli, Garam Masala,

Rasam, Sambar, Pav Bhaji, etc)

All Dals

Sugar, Salt and Pepper

Tamarind

Ginger-Garlic Paste

Papad

Maggi

Ready-to-eat Pasta

Rice

Pickle

Snacks

Sweets

All Powders (Chilli, Garam Masala,

Rasam, Sambar, Pav Bhaji, etc)

All Dals

Sugar, Salt and Pepper

Tamarind

Ginger-Garlic Paste

Papad

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NOTE: As a rule, keep digital copies in Google Drive as well as saved offline in your phone.

Original + copies.

4 copies

4 copies

4 copies

2 copies

3 copies

3 copies

2 copies

email printouts

3 copies

3 copies

3 copies

1 copy

3 copies

if available to you

3 copies

3 copies

Passport

Visa

I-20

Air Tickets

All Marksheets

College transcripts

Immunization Forms

University Letters

SEVIS Receipt

GRE Score

TOEFL Score

Syllabus

SOP

Recommendations

All Certificates

National IDs

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documents

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