Going abroad to study is a dream come true for many, isn’t it?

After getting the best education loan in India, there is an air of excitement when it’s time to get ready to board that flight. Before you begin your journey, don’t forget the essentials you can’t do without.

So, how do you go about knowing what to bring with you?

The best thing to do is to make a checklist of what you will need when studying abroad.

Some essentials you just can’t do without, before you fly abroad

1. Passport and Visa

Make sure to pack the originals and photocopies of these vital documents separately. In an emergency, having photocopies for easy access can help you plan ahead.

2. Prescription Medication

Landing in a new country and no medicines at hand! That’s not a situation you want to be in, especially if you’re on prescription meds. Ensure you bring a prescription, signed and stamped by your doctor, for when you need to stock up on more. Needless to say, a basic first aid kit always comes in handy.

3. Local Currency

You’ve got your overseas education loan in place and thus the finances for your program have been taken care of. However, it’s important to carry money to cover your daily expenses and tide you over the first few weeks until you have a better hold on things in a new environment. But do carry a little bit of the local foreign currency for immediate requirements and to be on the safer side.

4. Travel Essentials

Flying overseas might involve long-haul flights that give you access to just one carry-on bag. Ensure that this bag is packed with essentials such as non-perishable snacks, chargers for your electronics, toiletries, medicines – maybe even a book to read! – to keep you going until you settle in your new digs.

5. Clothing and Accessories

With your admission secured, an overseas education loan in hand and your chosen university ready to welcome you warmly, you would also be excited to wear new clothes and outfits. We recommend packing clothing and accessories that can tide you over the initial phase of having moved overseas. Once you acclimatise, you can flesh out your wardrobe with climate-appropriate essentials.

The excitement of flying abroad can make you forget some of the basics that need to be packed before taking off. We hope this brief list helps you in remembering the necessities that can’t be missed.

What else do you have on your packing list? We would like to hear from you in the comments. In the meanwhile, don’t forget to check out our blog post on Helpful traits to cultivate for your stay abroad. It’s sure to be another vital step you take towards new beginnings in your student life.