ADocument Checklist (Hard and E-Copies)Pack in: Handbag

• College Bag (Laptop Size: 15'6")

• A Wallet for a Passport

• A Good Wallet (Leather)

• Foreign (Euro) Currency

• Passport and Xerox

• VISA Xerox

• File Folder

• I-20Not applicable to Italy

  US student-visa document — not used for Italy. Italy requires a national study visa and, after arrival, a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno).

• SEVIS Fee ReceiptNot applicable to Italy

  SEVIS is a US-only system — it has no role in the Italian visa process.

• IELTS Xerox Copies

• Air Ticket

• Copies of your photos (Passport Size)

• Rental Agreement/Proof of Accommodation

• Health Insurance Documents + Travel Insurance

• Evidence of Financial Resources

• Paid Tuition Fees Receipt

• University-specific Letters

  (Admit, Aid, Forms, and Acceptance Letter)

• Syllabus Copies

• Medical Documents/Health Evaluation Report

• Vaccination Certificate

• LORs and SOP

• Portfolio Print/Final Year Project Report

• Original Mark Sheets + Degree Certificate

• Original Transcripts + Degree Certificate

• Attested (10th + 12th) Mark Sheets + Certificates

BMedicine ChecklistPack in: Cabin

(Prescription of medicine by a MD Doctor with the quantity and the medicine)

• Crocin or Painkiller (For Cold and Fever)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Combiflam (For Body Pain, Toothache)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• B-Complex TabletsReview for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Lotimil/Digine/Gelucil /Zantac (For Indigestion and Gastric Problems)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Erythromycin (For Throat Infection)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Avil. 25 (For General Allergies)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Avomine (For Vomiting/Air Sickness)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Iodex/Zandu Balm/Amurtanjan (For Cold and Headache)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Cyclopam (For Stomach Pain)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Lopomide (For Diarrhoea)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Eldopar (For Loose Motions)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Diziron (For Dizziness)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Esgypyrin (For Sprains)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Coldact and Vicks Vaporub (For Common Cold)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Nasel Inhaler (Vicks)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Baralgam (abdominal colic pain/backaches)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Soframycin (For superficial wounds)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Burn Ointment (Burnol)Review for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Pain Relief SprayReview for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Antiseptic Lotion (Dettol) + CreamReview for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

• Cotton, Body Tapes, and Band Aid Assorted BoxReview for Italy

  Informational only — this is not medical advice and N92 does not recommend medicines or dosages. Carry medicines only with your doctor's prescription, and check airline and Italian customs rules before travelling.

C1Kitchen EssentialsPack in: Check-in Large

• Light-weight Pressure + Rice Cooker (1-4Ltr)

  (Spare Handle 3. Safety Valves. Base Plate & 3 Gaskets)

• Pressure/Fry Pan (Non-stick)

  (get both the cooker and the pan from the same brand to interchange the gaskets and the weights)

• Stacking containers Including Plastic Box

• Medium-size Kadai for Cooking Vegetables

• Kadai for Boiling Milk/Water (Oven Free)

• Kadai for Making Sambar/Dal

• SS/Oven Free Plate

• Oven Free Bowls

• Oven Free/Stainless Steel Glasses/Tumblers

• Serving Spoons (of various sizes)

• SS Spoons (2Tea + 2Table)

• SS Forks

• Knives

• Butter Knives

• Vegetable Chopping Board

• Extra weights and gaskets for the cookers

• Chapati Roller

• Tea Strainer

• Water Bottle (preferably Tupperware)

C2Kitchen and Food ChecklistPack in: Check-in Medium

• Ready-to-eat Paste BottlesReview for Italy

  Check current EU/Italy customs rules for food items before packing.

• Ginger-garlic Paste BottlesReview for Italy

  Check current EU/Italy customs rules for food items before packing.

• Rice (in kgs)

• Dal (in kgs)

• Dal Churnner

• Ataa

• Belan

• Cheese Grater and Peeler

• All Curry Powders/Spices

  (Haldi, Red Chilli Powder, Garam Masala, Rai, Jeera, Dhania, Rasam, Sambar, Asafoetida, and other spices that you may likely require while studying abroad – 0.5 to 1 kg each)

• Lentils

  (whichever you prefer, mainly for lentil-based curries) – 2 kg each)

• Tamarind (in kgs)

• Salt and Sugar – 0.5 kg each

• Tea

• Coffee and Coco Powder

• Pickle Bottles (1kg)Review for Italy

  Check current EU/Italy customs rules for food items before packing.

• Papad Packs

• Maggi Packets

• Snacks Namkeen (in kgs)

• Some homemade sweets for yourself (in kgs)

• Kitchen Napkin

DHousehold Items/ Hygiene ProductsPack in: Check-in Large

• Toothpaste (Colgate, Close-Up, Pepsodent)

• Toothbrushes

• Dental Floss and Retainers

• Soap/Body Wash (Dove and Pears)

• Shampoo and Conditioner + Dry Shampoo

  (HeadNShoulders, Sunsilk, Dove, Pantene)

• Face Wash

• Face and Hair Serum

• Moisturizer and Cold Cream Bottle

• Vaseline Bottle

• Lip Balm Tubes

• Sunscreen Bottle

• Makeup and Cosmetics

• Mirror

• Hand Sanitizers

• Deodorant Can

• Perfume or Body Spray

• Hairbrush and Combs

• Hair Ties, Clips, or Accessories

• Sanitary Pads or Tampons

• Nail Care Kit (nail cutter/clippers, file, polish)

• Face and Body Shaving Razors

  (A couple of disposable ones)

• Shaving Foam (don’t buy cream, get small can)

• Comb cleaner/old toothbrush for cleaning the combs

• Soap Cases

• Hair Oil Bottles

• Earbuds Small Pack

• Washing Powder (1 kg)

E1Basic Essential ClothesPack in: Cabin Small, Check-in Medium and Large

• T-shirts (round neck)

• T-shirts (with collar)

• Jeans + Pants (stick to blue/black)

• Formal Shirts (Cotton)

• Formal Trousers

• Blazer

• Formal Suit (Black and Dark Blue/Grey)

• Ties

• Winter Jackets and Sweatshirts

• Undergarments

• Casual Clothes/Dresses

• Pajama

• Shorts/Three-fourths

• Sportswear/Track Pants

• Swimming T-shirt + Trunks

• One Traditional Dress for Festivals

  (2Saree, 3 Kurti, 2Suits)

E2Extra ApparelPack in: Cabin Small, Check-in Medium and Large

• Eye Glasses (Blue Lens)

• Handbags

• Raincoat

• A Light Jacket

• Heavy Jacket

• Woolen Socks

• Muffler/Scarves/Shawl

• Gloves

• Towels (Turkish/Tunisian)

• Hand Towels

• Handkerchiefs

• Hawaii Slippers (for wearing inside the apartment)

• Flip-flops (for summer and spring)

• Socks

• Sneakers (Nike/Reebok)

• Flats/Sandals/Loafers/Kolhapuris

• Sports Shoes

• All-weather Shoes (Woodland)

• Formal Leather Shoes

• Laces

• Shoe Polish (No liquid)

• Shoe Polishing Brush + Cloth

• Bedsheets (Cotton and Satin)

• Pillow Covers (Satin)

• Blanket

• Hats and Monkey Cap

• Sunglasses

• A Good Umbrella

• Leather Belts

• Belt for Jeans

• Needle with Tread/Mini Sewing Kit

• Buttons

• Safety Pins

• Cloth Hangers

FEssential Electronic Gadgets

• Indian pin to US pin Converters/Universal AdaptersReview for Italy

  Italy uses Type C/L plugs at 230V — you need India-to-EU (Type C/L) adapters, not US-pin ones.

• HP Laptop and Charger

• USB Mouse (Logitech)

• IPad

• Headphones with mic, Earphones or Earpods

• External HDD

• Pen Drives

• Power Bank

• USB Cable

• A small Table Clock with alarm functionality

• A Scientific Calculator (Casio fx991MS or fx991ES)

• A good branded, decent Wristwatch

• An Extra Battery for your wristwatch

• Digital Camera/Polaroid with 100 Tapes

• Extra Batteries

• A branded Spike-BusterReview for Italy

  Check plug compatibility for Italy (Type C/L sockets, 230V) before packing.

• Electric Iron

• Brush Straightener/Dryer

GStationery

• Tracing Rolls and Books

• Sketch Books A6, A5, A4, and A3

• Pro Markers, UniBalls, Microns Sets

• Markers

• Highlighters

• Pencils

• Erasers

• Sharpeners

• Key Chains

• Staple Machine

• Pins Boxes

• Glue Sticks

• A4 Sheets - 1quire

• Small Ruler and Triangular

• Cellophane Tape

• Scissors and Cutters

• Measuring Tape

• Copy Address Book/Telephone Book Dairy

  Keep all your friends’ and relatives’ phone numbers written inside before you leave ( or use Google Sync like a normal person)

• Books (Religious and other)

HPersonal StuffPack in: Check-in

• Frames and Photos

• Life Lessons

JTo buy in Brooklyn

Sheet note: Wallmart, Best Buy

• InductionReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• KettleReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• MattressReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• PillowsReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• MirrorReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• Closet OrganizerReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• HandwashReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• Dell Alienware x14 LaptopReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• Dell Alienware Gaming Bluetooth MouseReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• iPhone, Adapter, 2Cases, Airpods, Series 9 WatchReview for Italy

  Power Bank and Phone Wallet, 3Charger

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• SunglassesReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• Blue lens glassesReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• Bottle mini and largeReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• 6KurtisReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• Inner garmentsReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.

• Go colorsReview for Italy

  This item comes from a list written for buying in Brooklyn, USA (Walmart/Best Buy). The item itself may still be useful — buy it in Italy or from an Italian/EU store instead, and check EU plugs and voltage for electronics.