Once you’ve received enrollment confirmation from a university abroad, you should start planning to move. At this point, you’re pumped with adrenaline. But remember, you’re going to spend months or years in your new country, so it’s important to plan adequately.
Noteworthy items include travel documents, academic documents, and personal essentials. Here’s a dropdown of your traveling checklist for studying abroad:
Travel Documents for International Students Moving Abroad
This is the first thing you should pack when going to study abroad. It’s vital to have photocopies of all your travel documents:
- Passport
- Student Visa
- Credit Cards
- Air ticket
- Boarding pass
- Student card
- Copy of travel health insurance
- Enrollment confirmation from the university
- Proof of accommodation allotted
Academic Documents to Travel With
- University-specific letters
- Original transcripts
- Attested mark sheets
- Degree certificate
- Final-year project report
- Portfolio
- Letters of recommendation
- Standardized test score sheets (for IELTS, GMAT, etc.)
Electronic Essentials for International Students
- Smartphone
- Laptop
- Pen drive
- Outlet Adaptors
- USB Cables
- Wristwatch
- Digital camera (you have to capture the memories!)
- Chargers for laptops, smartphone etc
Note: If you’re moving to a country with cold winters, you’ll need winter jackets, raincoats, boots, gloves, and heavy blankets. Students moving to tropical countries need clothing that allows them to breathe and cope with the heat.
