<p>I’m gonna be buying sheets, pillows and winter gear from there only, but it may get more expensive, what with taxes and stuff.</p>
<p>@DjFU</p>
<p>Could you please, please post a little of this and a little of that from your list…also listing the prices alongside?</p>
<p>Yes, please do that. It will be a big help for all of us floundering about with our shopping.</p>
<p>Yeah, a list would be good since I was wondering what shopping everyone is doing. All i’ve bought till now is a lot of clothes.</p>
<p>^^ haha, S33d. Yeah, the same with me. I never realized I had lots of clothes in my house + I bought much more. </p>
<p>please, post that list. It would be great help, DjFU.</p>
<p>rena, u have one hell of an orientation program. u’ll have loads of fun</p>
<p>Did I miss something? What’s special about rena’s orientation? She said she doesn’t have anything special like canoeing, kayaking, etc. :S</p>
<p>Well guys, the list that my college sent me is titled- " Settling In" n it says “”“”"here is a list of things you’ll need upon your arrival n they are : (Prices cited below are estimates)</p>
<p>Pillow - $ 5- 10, Set of Sheets : $ 20-30
Sheet/ Comforter Set : $ 30 - 40, Light Bathrobe: $10-25
Bathroom Slippers : $12, Fan: $ 15 </p>
<p>5ft X 8 ft rug : $ 20 +, Alarm Clock: $ 5 - 10
Iron: $ 15 -30, Light Blanket : $10-15
Large Bath Towel : $5 - 10, Quilt : $20 </p>
<p>Laundry Basket: $ 2- 8, Shower Caddie: $2<br>
Desk Lamp: $ 5 -10, Hangers (10) : $ 1
Small Trash Bin : $2-4, flash drive : $ 20 -40<br>
Portable CD player: $ 10 - 30, </p>
<p>Regarding Electrical Appliances: I do not recommend bringing electrical appliances from home unless it has an electrical conversion switch on it from 220V to 110V .</p>
<p>Regarding Clothes: Weather here during the first few weeks can really vary. Sometimes it can be extremely hot and humid and you’ll wear shorts the whole time, and sometimes it’s much cooler because of rain and you’ll wear jeans and light sweater. The evenings are almost always cool- a sweatshirt/sweater would be useful. A light rain jacket and an umbrella are good to have as well. By October to November, it’s cold, and it may snow in the wintertime ( January - March). You’ll need a winter coat, hat, gloves and snow/rain shoes (boots).</p>
<p>On a more formal note, it is important to have some formal wear. There will be events ( receptions, attending concerts / speeches, interviews for clubs/ student organizations , etc) all year long, and especially at the beginning of the year, when you’ll need to be formally dressed. Trousers and ties for men and skirts, dresses or nice trousers for women. We have at least one annual formal ball. If you own a long formal dress or a tuxedo, it would be a good idea to bring it. The cost of renting a tuxedo or buying a dress can range from $30-$150 here.</p>
<p>Finally, we recommend that you bring your national dress ! There are a number of events at the University and within the community where it would be beneficial to have you dressed in the national dress of your country.</p>
<p>Final reminders:
If you wear glasses, bring a second pair. It may also be a good idea to bring an ample supply of prescription medicine that you take regularly and to also bring a copy of the prescription and/or doctor notes. “”“”"</p>
<p>Personally, I have decided that I’ll also be taking around two large sized National Flag of Nepal. One for my Room and the other for my college’s International House. In addition, I’ll also be taking few Nepali Souvenirs such as couple of Dhaka Topis, some hand made art pieces ( a couple of Nepal made 3-foot long Khukuris would also be a good souvenir but… ) </p>
<p>That’s from me…Add some more guys…</p>
<p>Some more shyt</p>
<pre><code> Things you can take with you from India
</code></pre>
<ol>
<li>Passport photographs</li>
<li>Any identity cards such as a drivers license/school ID to use as identification</li>
<li>International Student Identity Card (ISIC) – for more information on how to get an ISIC card go here [International</a> Students Identity Card - Informing and inspiring student travellers](<a href=“http://www.isicweb.net/]International”>http://www.isicweb.net/)</li>
<li><p>Standard stationery (pens, pencils etc)</p>
<p>Electronic Equipment</p></li>
<li><p>Laptop & charger</p>
<p>The university has many computer labs that can be used however it is extremely convenient if you have your own laptop.</p></li>
<li><p>USB Pen drive</p></li>
<li><p>Alarm Clock</p></li>
<li><p>Calculator (if you plan on taking math courses)</p></li>
<li><p>External Hard drive</p>
<ol>
<li>Computer Speakers</li>
<li>Ipod/MP3 player/ CD player</li>
<li>Digital Camera</li>
<li>Electrical equipment you bring should be compatible with Canadian voltage, which is 110 volts, or 60Hz.</li>
</ol>
<p>Converters can be bought at electronic shops also easily found in Airports especially at London Heathrow.
14. Jaipuri Razai (light blanket)
15. Pillows, duvets/blankets, sheets can be purchased very cheaply once you are in Canada at a Wal-Mart therefore I don’t recommend carrying this sort of stuff with you from India as it would just take up space.</p>
<p>Clothes
16. Jeans/trousers
17. Cotton T Shirts/ Long sleeve t shirts
18. Sweatshirts/Sweaters
19. Swim wear
20. Towels</p>
<p>I recommend that you buy a good winter jacket or coat once you are in Canada and the university will take you on a shopping trip to Moncton for this.
21. Flip flops/ Chappals to wear in the communal showers/bathrooms or to lounge around
22. Buy good water proof winter shoes/boots when you are in Canada, again there is no point buying these sorts of things in India as you will get better quality stuff in Canada.
23. Gloves, Hat, Scarf (Muffler) – again it may make more sense to buy this stuff in Canada
24. Formal Wear
25. Ethnic clothing – Salwaar Kameeze or a Sari for girls/ Kurta Pajyama for boys to wear at the annual SAN Banquet
26. Masalas/Spices if you ever need or want to cook Indian food
27. Tetra Packs of Pre cooked Indian food like ITC Kitchens of India
28. Photographs of your family and posters to put up on the wall.
29. Bed Cover/Cushion cover from a shop like Fab India/Anokhi to make your room more colorful
30. A wallet
31. Standard medicines like Disprin, Vitamin C, Crocin, Coldarin, etc.</p></li>
</ol>
<p>FOR A HUGE LIST, GO HERE: type “the student room what to take to university” in google and click the 1st link in the search results</p>
<p>EDIT: why the hell is the URL censored haha ***.</p>
<p>I have not bought anything except clothes till now, and this list will certainly be a big help! thanks!</p>
<p>can you take medicines like antibiotics (3/4 doses)? where to put it? in hand carry? will it make hassles?
what about aauyrbedic medicines?</p>
<p>Here’s some info from my college website:
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<p>A suggestion: Look for pullovers and sweatshirts in Thamel. Some of them are REALLY good…Pullovers are not in stock anywhere else in Ktm.</p>
<p>suggestion: if you want a lot of post cards, postures related to nepali arts and cultures for souvenir you can go to tourism board at bhrikutimandap and its all free!! I think you have to take your visa or photocopy of your visa to get 'em.</p>
<p>hey..anyone already in the U. S except sabu and manasm?</p>
<p>Anybody has any suggestions regarding usual items that are not worth taking from here and are rather cheap there??</p>
<p>And regarding handbags,are you guys taking a samller suitcase for that or just a normal bag?</p>
<p>yes i am also unable to decide which bag to take. does anyone know the max size allowed for the hand carry?</p>
<p>have you people found out about things to be done here inkathmandu airport, the transits, the port of entry and the final destination? if so, why don’t you share it here. it would be really really helpful to all of us.</p>
<p>Why is this thread dying???</p>
<p>well I have 13 hours transit stop in JAPAN on my way to US… firstly, this really sucks … secondly, what the hell are we supposed to do for 13 long hours ..?? any idea guys ..</p>
<p>read a book.. if possible take a nap.. look around the airport.. talk to other people.. this is what I am thinking of doing during my transits. I dont have 13 hr transits.. only 8 hrs and 2 hrs.</p>
<p>Can someone please explain me about travel cheques? How does it work and is it a safe way to take your money?</p>