List of Things to Bring from India
| Apparel | ||
| Winter Jacket | 1 | Should be warm enough for sub-zero temperatures (-15o C to -20o C). You may need to buy another one here (Typical costs range from $50 to $80) |
| Gloves | 1 pair | Advisable to get waterproof ones |
| Mufflers | 1 | Get one if you feel you might need one. |
| Woolen Sweaters | 1-2 | Get at least 1 |
| T-shirts | 6-8 | Casual ones for daily wear in campus |
| Jeans | 3-4 | Don’t buy too many. You get good ones cheap here ($12 - $15) |
| Formal Shirt | 2 | Required only for presentations and interviews. |
| Formal Trousers | 1 | |
| Ties | 1-2 | |
| Blazer | 1 | Optional |
| Formal wear for Ladies | 1 | Formal skirt/trousers, shirt, Blazer/skirt suit. * Ladies Note!!! Fashion statements here are very much different from those prevalent in India. If you bring a lot of fashion accessories there is a very good chance that you might end up not using them at all. |
| Casual Shirts | 2-3 | |
| Undergarments | Laundry is normally done once a week or 10 days. Bring enough to last you that long. | |
| Thermal Wear | 1 | |
| Nightwear | Bring a few shorts/pajamas and T-shirts along | |
| Traditional Wear | 1 set For festive occasions | |
| Formal Shoes | 1-2 pairs | |
| Sneakers | 1 pair | Sturdy ones for daily use (cheap ones are available here for $10-$15) |
| Floaters/Sandals | 1 pair | For summers |
| Chappals | 1 pair | |
| Belts | 2 | Get one formal one at least. |
| Track Suit/Shorts | If you are the athletic type, you may want to bring a couple of them along. | |
| Bedding | ||
| Blanket | 1 | These are available here for $20-$25 |
| Bed sheets | 2 | |
| Pillow Cases | 3 | |
| Comforter (Rajai) | 1 | Purchase in U.S. |
| Towels | 2 |
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| Stationary | ||
| Back Pack | 1 | Get one large enough for carrying books to campus (they cost about $15 here) |
| Scientific Calculator | 1 | If you need it, be sure to get a good one along (Typical ones comparable to CASIO fx100 are around $20 here) |
| Toiletries | ||
| Tooth Brush | 3-4 | |
| Tooth Paste | 2 | |
| Razor and Blades | Typically to last you for 2 months | |
| Scissors | 1 pair | |
| Utensils | ||
| Pressure Cooker | 1 | Preferably a 5 liter one, since you would normally be sharing the apartment. |
| Cutlery and serving spoons etc. can be purchased here. A visit to the "Dollar Store" is highly recommended when setting up an apartment | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Tapes and CDs | ||
| Spectacles | Get at least 2 pairs...they are exorbitantly priced here!! | |
| Medicines | Be sure to bring along any prescribed medicines and the prescriptions for any medicines you intend to bring. | |
| Passport sized Photographs | 10 | |
Adapted from Indian Graduate Student Association website of Penn State University (www.clubs.psu.edu/up/igsa/index.html). Please submit your suggestions to this section by emailing takeatip@isgahe.com
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