A.

Apparel I

T-Shirts 7-8 Round neck and collared

Denims 2-3

Casual Shirts 5-6

Formal Shirts 5 Very important, you will need it for presentations

Formal Trousers 3 Very important, you will need it for presentations

Undergarments 10 Very important

Formal Suit 1 Set Very important, you will need it for interviews

Ties 1-2 Very important

Shorts 2-3

Track Pants 2-3

Swimming Trunk 1 Only if you plan to swim

Traditional Wear 1 Set Very important, needed for social and cultural events

Please Note: Formal clothing is a must in presentations and interviews. Do not buy below-standard clothing as eventually
it will cost more to buy new clothes once the old clothes wear out.

B. Personal

Towel (Turkish/Tunisian) 1

Towels (Simple) 2

Hand Towels 3-4

Formal Leather Belts 1

Casual Belts 1

Back Pack 1 Good quality

Formal Leather Shoes 1 Black or Brown, should match formal wear

Woodland All-Weather Shoes 1 Very important

Sport Shoes 1 Cheap to buy in USA

Sunglasses 1 Must be a good brand

Socks 5-6 Very important

Sweaters 1-2 Buy more in USA

Light Jacket 1-2 Get heavier ones in USA (very important)

Muffler 1 Very important

Handkerchief 5-6

Slippers 1

Monkey Cap 1

C. Additional

Umbrella 1 Should withstand the wind, can be bought in USA

Bedsheets 2

Pillow Covers 2

Duvet + Quilt + Pillow 1 Very important, can be bought in USA

Leather Wallet 1

Passport Wallet 1 Very important

Wrist Watch 1 To wear with formals, must be a good brand

Shoe Polish + Brush 1 Optional

D. Electronics

Very important for projects that require large data

External HDD 1 TB
storage and also to carry your own data from home

Laptop 1 High configuration, can be bought in USA

Power Bank 1 Good quality, minimum of 10400 mAh

iPod/MP3 Player 1 Optional

DSLR 1 Optional

Head Phones with Mic 1

Spike Buster 1 Good quality is a must

Pin Converter (Indian to USA) 2-3 Very important

Scientific Calculator 1 Very important, very costly to buy in USA

Blank DVDs 4-5

Batteries 1 Pack AA and AAA each

Please Note: Purchase of HDD must be done in India so that you can carry your college projects and documents with you,
which will be required there. If possible, wait till Black Friday Sale to get good deals on purchase of laptops. A mobile
phone with standard, decent features is a must and can be bought in USA.

E. Toiletries and Hygiene

Toothpaste 1 Large Also available in USA – Colgate, Close Up, Pepsodent

Tooth Brushes 2-3

Tongue Cleaner 1

Soap 1-2 Also available in USA – Dove, Pears, Palmolive

Shampoo + Conditioner 1 Bottle Also available in USA – Head & Shoulders, Pantene

Shaving Razor 1-2 Buy disposable ones

Shaving Foam 1 Small

Trimmer 1 Good quality

Facewash 1 Bottle

Cold Cream 1 Bottle

Vaseline 1 Bottle

Hair Cream 1 Bottle Also available in USA – Brylcream

Clean Combs 2-3

Soap Case 1-2

Hair Oil 1 Bottle

Deodorant 1-2

Perfume 1 Good brand, for social events only

Nail Cutter 1-2

Ear Buds 1 Small

Sunscreen 1 Bottle

Lip Balm 2 Tubes

Please Note: It is advisable that you get used to the brands available in USA. For Shampoo and Conditioner, you can carry
disposable packets too.
F. Stationery Items

Pens 4-5 Good quality pens

Notebooks 2-3

Pencils 3-4

Erasers 2

Sharpeners 2

Stapler 1

Stapler Pins 1 Box

Glue Stick 1

Markers 1-2

Highlighters 1-2

A4 Sheets 1 Packet

Small Ruler 1

Cellophane Tape 2 1 small and 1 large

G. Medicines

Crocin 1 Head ache, fever

Combiflam 1 Body ache

Zinetac/Gelucil 1 Indigestion and gastric problems

Erythromycin 1 Throat infection

Avomine 1 Vomiting

Diclogem 1 Tooth ache

Cyclopam 1 Period cramps and stomach ache

Lopomide 1 Diarrhoea

Vicks Vaporub 1 Large Very important for cold places

Diziron 1 Dizziness

Esgypyrin 1 Sprain

Relispray 1 Can Body ache

Please Note: Medicines must be carried with prescription and be utilized only when required and if suitable to the
student. Please check with your family doctor.

H. Utensils

Prefer cooker + fryer that has been introduced

Pressure Cooker 1
recently

Pressure Pan 1 Same brand as cooker

Kadhai for Vegetables 1

Kadhai for Boiling Milk and Water 1

Kadhai for Dal etc. 1

Serving Spoons 2-3 Various sizes

Knives 2-3 Various sizes

Vegetable Chopping Board 1

Gaskets for Cooker 3

Weights for Cooker 3

Roti Roller 1

Butter Knife 1

Tea Strainer 1

Water Bottle 2 Buy on Tupperware bottles

Self-serve Plates 2 Small and normal size

Self-serve Bowls 2 Small and normal size

Self-serve Spoons 2

Self-serve Forks 2

Self-serve Glasses 2

Please Note: Pressure Cooker is a must as it can be expensive in USA. Buy good quality items that can last long.

I. Food Items

Maggi 14-15 Very important

Ready-to-eat Pasta 7-8 Very important

Rice 2-3 Kgs For initial use

Pickle 2 Bottles

Snacks As you like, for initial use

Take one for your seniors, try to be in their good

Sweets 1-2 Boxes
books

All Powders – Chilli, Garam Masala, Rasam, 0.5 Kg

Sambar, Pav Bhaji, any other you use each

All Dals 1 Kg each

Sugar, Salt and Pepper 0.5 Kg

Tamarind 0.5 Kg

Ginger-Garlic Paste 2-3 Packs

Papad 1 Pack

J. Documents (Very Important)

Passport 5 copies

Visa 5 copies

I-20 5 copies

Air Tickets 3 copies

All Marksheets 5 copies

Transcripts 5 Must be in sealed envelopes

Immunization Forms 3 copies

University Letters Original

SEVIS Receipt 3 copies

GRE Score 3 copies

TOEFL Score 3 copies

Final Year Project Report Black Book

Syllabus 1 copy

SOP 3 copies

Recommendations 5 Must be in sealed envelopes

All Certificates 3 copies

National IDs 5 copies 5 COLOR copies, originals up to student

Please Note: All documents must be kept safely in a harmonium file. Keep copies in Cabin Luggage when traveling.
Documents must be attested when necessary, but also keep one non-attested copy which can be used to make additional
copies without removing originals.

Instructions:
For students:
– Before you fly, get all the dental treatment you need, as it is extremely costly in USA.
– Buy 3 pieces of check-in luggage. Good quality is a must. Must comply to TSA Regulations.
– Things to be carried on person/in hand luggage while flying:
[a] MONEY
– Approximately $100-150 in cash. Carry $1 notes for airport trollies and tips and quarters to use pay phones.
– Approximately $1000 in Forex Cards or DD payable to Self.
– A credit card with a balance of $200-250.
– Always carry all of this on you and not in luggage.
[b] DOCUMENTS
All originals and 1-2 copies.
Passport size photographs.
[c] Medicine for air sickness.
[d] Jacket, as you will be in a fully air conditioned area for 20+ hours.
[e] Recreational material like books and magazines for traveling.
[f] Things you would need to survive for a week in case of loss of baggage.
– DO NOT procrastinate shopping or packing until the last minute.
– Label all your baggage, both inside and outside, with your name, local and international address and contact
number.
– Reach out to a senior when you land, get all the information you need and ask them what is to be done next. Inform
your parents via e-mail etc. from any airport.
For parents:
– Book flights as early as possible to get the best deals.
– Please DO NOT compromise on the quality and quantity of the shopping list. Trying to save a buck here will end up
costing your child an exorbitant amount for something that cannot be done without, leaving them helpless in an alien
nation.
– The shopping may look extremely exhaustive, but we strongly suggest that you think of this as an investment in
your child and own future.
ALL THE BEST AND CHEERS!