Things to bring to study abroad US

1. Legal documents
   • valid passport, I-20
2. Cash
   • US$500-2000 emergency funds, with some $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills suggested


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3. Clothing
   • Top – tee, shirt, sweater, sweatshirt, tank top, bras, scarf, jacket, coat
   • Bottom -  jeans, pants, skirts, underwear
   • Formal – suit, dress
   • Foot – socks, shoes for causal, formal and exercise
4. Personal/First Aid Medicines
   • a basic first-aid kit – pain killer, alcohol wipe, antibiotic ointment, band-aid, etc.
   • personal medicine for asthma, allergy, diabetics, high blood pressure, heart disease, etc.
5. Toiletries
   • Mouth – toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash
   • Face – facial wash, facial cream, shaving cream, razor blades, cotton swap tips
   • Hair – hair gel, shampoo, conditioner
   • Body – shower gel, body lotion,  perfume/cologne, deordorant
6. Personal items
   • hair dryer, hair brush, nail clipper, towels, tissues, sanitary pads
7. Bedding
   • blanket, sheets, pillow and pillow case


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8. Electronics
   • cell phone, laptop computer, digital camera, iPod / MP3 player
9. Stationery
10. Backpack / school bag
11. Food
    • snacks – chocolate, crackers, bottled water
12. Kitchen stuff
    • a set of silverware, knife, chopsticks, bowl, plate, rice cooker (my personal preference)
13. Travel adapter plug sets – with different legs and 120V~240V compatible

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