Packing bags, especially when you have to study abroad, can be overwhelming. Without proper planning, you may forget to carry the important things or even end up overpacking. Please don’t let this stress you out, as we have compiled a brief list of essential things you can pack to ensure a comfortable journey. So, let’s dive in.

First thing first

The first on the list is something you cannot travel without – Documents! If you are packing to study abroad, please remember your vaccination-related documents, study permits, passport, visa, enrolment letters and other travel-related documents. We recommend saving the soft copies of all these documents on your phone or laptop as a backup.

1. The essential bag

Imagine this: you are frustrated at the airport, going through each bag when asked to produce certain documents. Hence, it is best to have a carry-on bag to avoid this situation when you travel to study abroad. It will help you keep these things handy:

• ID proof
• Gadgets like charger and headphones
• Carry an empty water bottle.
• Hand sanitizer
• Medicines, if any
• Last but not least, a pen to fill in important details during the documentation process.

2. Clothing

It is obvious that you will pack the clothing that you regularly wear. However, there are things apart from your regular wear that you need to carry:

• Winter wear is essential if you travel to colder study abroad regions, including touch-screen friendly gloves. Carry thermal wear, ample stock of sweaters, hoodies, ideally 2-3 would be enough.
• A couple of face-masks to stay safe from COVID. 
• Extra footwear – flip-flops, running shoes, socks, etc.
• Scarfs
• Gym wear/Sportswear if you plan to work out.
• A couple of belts.
• A business suit for the presentations at your university.

3. Electronic Gadgets

• If you are planning to study abroad, it is best to carry your learning devices, such as laptops, instead of buying them from your host country. 
• Laptop charger and mobile charger
• MP3 player
• Power bank

It is necessary that you use high-quality learning devices like good-quality laptops for uninterrupted learning. If you are worried about the cost, you can opt for an educational loan for abroad studies, which covers the holistic cost of education, including learning devices.

4. Other essentials

• Sunglasses and sunscreen lotion if going to a tropical study abroad location.
• Umbrella
• Grooming essentials
• Travel essentials like a travel pillow, travel eye mask, blanket and empty water bottle.
• Want to document your study abroad journey? Carry a journal. After all, it is going to be an experience of a lifetime. You will cherish all the memories that you pen down in this journal for life.
• Since you will be away from your home for a long time, you can consider carrying a photo of your family and friends that you can set on your study desk.
• Padlocks and keys for locker/accommodation/hostels.
• Small backpack to go on short trips with your friends.

5. Things you must not carry

• When you pack your bags to study abroad, please be mindful of the things that are not allowed. For instance, you can carry a water bottle as long as it is empty. Do not carry water in it as liquid is not permitted on flights. 
• Any sharp object can be considered a weapon.
• Tools that require a different adapter in your host country.

So, we hope this helps you when you pack your bags to fly to your desired study abroad location. If you are worried about the cost of overseas education, you can take a study abroad loan. We, at Avanse Financial Services, offer an overseas education loan that covers the holistic cost of education, including tuition fees, accommodation costs, travel expenses, study material cost, equipment cost and more. So, you can opt for an education loan and travel stress-free.