Documents [originals in shoulder bag]
- copies of the same : 1 set/bag + 3 sets self attested at home
- Passport
- Visa
- Boarding Pass
- Ticket
- i-20
- Admission Letter
- Travel Insurance
- SEVIS Fee Receipt
- Axis Bank Receipt (the 160$ one)
- Financials (Fund Flow+ITR+Bank Loan+Land+FD+Policy)
- Transcripts
- Original Mark Sheets
- Attested Mark Sheets
- GRE+TOEFL Marksheet
- Immunisation Form + Vaccine Proof + TB Test + X-Ray (Chest)
- Doctor’s Prescription
- International Driver’s Permit
- Indian Driver’s Licence
- Syllabus
- Passport Size Photo 50
Clothing (Just to support you for 2-3 weeks)
- T Shirt 5-6
- Formal Shirts 3-4
- Trousers 3
- Jeans 3-4
- Shorts
- Suit
- Winter Jacket 2
- Track Pants 3
- Woollen Inner 2 set
- Traditional Wear
- Towels 2-3
- Undergarments 10-15
- Socks (Assorted) 7-8 Pair
- Tie
- Handkerchief 10
- Leather Shoe (Formal)
- Sneaker/Sport Shoe
- Walker/Sandal
- Belt (reversible preferred)
- Belt (Casual)
- Sweater 2
- Shawl
- Muffler
- Winter Cap
- Gloves
- Umbrella
- Travel Blanket
- Travel Neck Pillow
- Watch
- Specs 2-3 Pairs
- Sunglasses
- Wallet
- Plastic Hanger 5
Electronics
- Universal Travel Adapter
- Laptop
- Laptop Charger
- Cellphone
- Cellphone Charger
- Earphone/Headphone
- !!
- Data Cable
- Hard-disc
- PowerBank
- Pen Drive
- Scientific Calculator
Medicines
- Headache
- Stomach Pain
- Pain Killer
- Lose Motion
- Cough & Cold
- Sleeping Pills
- Motion Sickness
- Vomit
- Allergy
- Mint Strips
- Mouth Ulcer
- Fever
- Move
- Savlon (Plastic Bottle)
- Bandage+Cotton
- Band-Aid (Assorted)
- Antiseptic Cream
- Burnol
- Thermometer(Small)
- Nasal Spray
- Eye Drops
- Ice Pack
Toiletries
- Tooth Brush
- Tooth Paste
- Tongue Cleaner
- Mouth Wash
- Floss
- Face-wash
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Soap
- Oil
- Shaving Foam
- Shaving Brush
- Shaving Stick
- Blades
- AfterShave
- Vaseline
- Cream/Lotion
- Nail Clippers
- Ear Buds
- Perfume
- Hair Styling Products
- Stitching Kit
- Shoe Polish
- Polish Brush
- Shoe Shiner
- Rags ( For cleaning )
- Travel Kit
Stationary
- Notebook
- Pocket Diary
- Sticky Notes
- Envelops (Assorted)
- Pens
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Sharpener
- Ruler
- Highlighter
- Folder File
- OHP Marker
- Punch+Stapler, Pins
- Scotch Tape
- FeviQuick
- Rubber Bands
- Key Chain
- Scrap Newspapers
- Blank Paper
- Cutter
- Combination Locks
Food Items (for familiar taste)
- Maggie 8-10
- Namkin
- Sweets
- Khakhra/Papad etc.
- Dal 2 Kg each
- Masala 0.5 kg each
- Masala Pastes
- Dry Fruits
- Ready to Eat Mixes
- Saunf, Elaichi etc.
- Utensils ( Discuss this )
Notes:-
1)Every thing is optional, except utensils and documents, rest all you can purchase when in US.2)Ask your physician to type out a prescription for medicines you'll be carrying, you'll need that at
checks. Meds are hard to get ( expensive and requires a US doctor’s prescription ) and doesn't
suit us initially.
3)Get a medical certificate attesting that your health is in good state, specifying chronic ailments
if any. This comes in handy for travel/medical insurance claim.
4)Google TSA Guide and skim through it once. You never know what restrictions may cause a
hurdle. They also have a “can i bring my” tool if you are sceptic about something.
5) Lock bags with TSA locks, that way it prevents TSA from breaking them.
Happy Journey. Share your thoughts in comments.
