WHAT TO BRING AND NOT TO BRING??BAGGAGE,FOODS,CLOTHES ETC. HELP..
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Which city in Alberta?icee_chic said:
Places like Calgary, Edmonton are obviously cold during winter (atleast until end of April), so you need proper clothing to protect you.
Baggage depends on the air carrier you are getting tickets with.
Have some "ready to eat" food to survive the initial days when you are trying to get familiarize with the place
Medicines - you get most of the over the counter drugs at all drug store, if you have any specific medical needs, bring those medicines along with the prescription.
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what does "naman" mean in your language? just curious coz its my nameicee_chic said:bawal ba ang dried fish??kce according sa website na binigay ni PMM pwede naman..peru wag na lng cguro pra cgurado..salamat sayo chief0422
...(also what language?)Following list for shopping...Not necessary to carry everything...Just what you require. More of a list for Students but work permit guys can follow somethings
1) GOD's IDOL: Do Carry god's idol or a photo or bible or Gutkha (Holy book). Remember to carry this as it is difficult to get one in Canada.
2) Clothes:
• Jeans: 4 to 6 pairs
• Shorts: 2-4. Get those ones, which are, long and go a 2-3 inches beyond knees.
• T-shirts: 6-8
• Cotton shirts: 4-5(no multicolored patterns, they are not in vogue in US). Cotton clothes are good in warmer places.
• Night clothes: 2-3 pairs
• Formal suit & Ties - 4-5 pairs. You rarely need them...once in a year or so on occasions like Convocation ceremony, Work and interviews.
• Undergarments...a lot of them...10-15 pairs we stress upon this because you may go to the laundry once in two weeks!!
• Socks...4-5 pairs you can bring even more because you would be wearing shoes most of the time. Do not take nylon socks. Cotton ones are better.
• Sweaters. 3-4- full sleeved advisable
Sweat shirts (full sleeves) 2-4
• Get a muffler and monkey cap and woolen gloves and windcheater.
• Leather jacket...1 they are rather poor protection in the north. But you may consider getting one woolen Jacket.
• Handkerchiefs-1 dozen
• 2-3 belts one formal leather belt and others as you please. But you might want to know that one rarely tucks in the casual dresses.
• Kurta-payjamas-These would be good during Cultural meets etc. If you have fancy for one, don't forget extra naadi then.
• 2 Turkish towels and two napkins.
• 2 thin single bed sheets.
• One air pillow
Summarizing your clothes list:
1. Sunglasses 2 no.
2. Cap 2 no.
3. Umbrella 1 no.
4. Wind cheater 1 no.
5. Under garments 18 no.
6. Shirts 4 formal + 4 half sleeves
7. T-shirts 12 no.
8. Bermudas 6 no.
9. Trousers 4 no. (formal)
10. Jeans 6 no.
11. Handkerchief 18 no.
12. Socks 15 no.
13. Belts 3 no.(one for jeans and 2 formal)
14. Sweater 2 full + 2 half sleeve
15. Leather jacket 1 no.
16. Wallet with more pockets for credit cards 1 no.
17. Thermal wears 2 no.
18. Ties 2 no.
19. Blazer / Suit - Blazer + matching trouser
20. Kurta Pyjama 1 white
21. Chudidar 1 no.
22. Chudidar jacket 1 no.
23. Night dress 2 no.
24. Gloves 2 pair
25. Sweat shirts
26. Jackets
FOOTWEAR:
Shoes:
• SPORTS SHOES: 2 pairs Sports shoes. You may get deal in Canada in sales of Christmas etc. So do not spend too much money for these. Get some moderately priced and good ones so that you need not buy them immediately after coming to Canada.
• LEATHER SHOES: Get good and strong leather shoes, shoes that have good grip are preferred. This is for snowy regions. It’s difficult to walk on snow with shoes of flat sole. Firm grip helps to keep fit, prevents breaking head, bones. WOODLAND Preferred.
Chappals:
• You can buy leather footwear...But we advise Sandals. Get two pairs of them.
• Slippers -two pairs, you don't get the India type slippers in Canada.
• Kolhapuris, they serve good purpose in the summer.
Personal accessories:
• Hangers for clothes,
• Wallet - one that has space for cards - you normally don't carry much cash with you.
• Shaving kit & Blades . Brush & toothpaste (these are also expensive in Canada).
• Soap (get a couple of bars of bathing soap till you go for the first groceries in Canada).
• Combs & hair oil (if you use hair-oil get a years supply of your favorites).
• Small mirror (just in case even if you are not a narcissistic!).
• Nail cutter.
• Small scissors, Safety pin bunch. Mini-sewing kit with some buttons.
Summarizing your Personal accessories list:
1. Soap 6 no.
2. Shampoo 3 bottles
3. Towels 2 no.
4. Napkin 6 no.
5. Body spray 3 no.
6. Perfume 2 no.
7. After shave 1 no.
8. Tooth paste 6 no.
9. Tooth brush 6 no.
10. Shaving tube 2 no.
11. Mach 3 razor 2 no.
12. Blades 20 no. (mach3)
13. Blanket 1 no.
14. Duster 4 no. (for cleaning)
15. Scrub 2 no.
16. Sponge 2 no.
17. Bedsheets 2 thick + 2 thin
18. Pillow 1 no.
19. Comb 2 no.
20. Nail cutter 2 no.
21. Rubber band 1 packet
22. Scissors 1 pair
23. Calculator 1 no.
24. Pass port and stamp size snaps 36 each,
25. Photos of your family
26. CDs of songs
27. Medicines + first aid kit
28. Digital diary
29. Books
30. Back pack
31. Key Chains
32. Torch Alarm clock.
33. Camera & Camera roll 6 nos
34. Mirror
35. Soap box
Utensils:
Depends on whether you guys plan to cook alone or with your housemates, since most people don't get time to cook daily, stuff is generally prepared for two days at a go - so keep this in mind when you buy vessels, etc.
Typical stuff you may want is:
• 2-3 plates,
• Glasses
• Cups and bowls
• Forks (2 each)
• Serving spoons
• Couple of cooking vessels
• Pressure cooker (if you are an Indian) - 3 liters
• Cooker containers and spares (rings and valves)
• Non-stick frying pan with turner
• Tongs and knives
• Cutting board for vegetables
Summarizing your Utensils list:
1. Cooker 1 no. + spares
2. Cookers Containers 2 no.(with their lids)
3. Non stick Pan
4. Spoons 6 no.
5. Grip 1 no.
6. Knife 2 no.
7. Peeler 1 no.
8. Serving spoons (for dal, curry and rice) 3 no.
9. Knife& Fork 6 no.
10. Sauce pan 2 no.
11. Steel containers to heat food 2 no. (with lid)
12. Rolling Pin/ Belan (to make rotis) 1 no.
13. Plate 1 no.
14. Katori 3 no.
15. Glass 2 no.
16. Cutting board 1 no.
Food Items (for Indians Only):
Some of the common food items that students carry are:
• Spices, Tealeaves, Masalas, Haldi, Dhania, red chilli, Instant masalas, etc.
• Mustard packet.
• Tamarind paste
• Different dals in small quantity for initial use.
• Asafoetida powder.
• Indian instant coffee + Indian tea (it takes time to get used to the American stuff)
• Elaichi, clove, cinnamon
• Masalas and tea/coffee powder, if you are a regular drinker (until somebody shifts to beer.)
• Get a couple of bags each of haldi, red chilly powder, Garam masala, Dhania, Pickle bottles (if you have enthu, but preferably get sealed ones), rice, Moong Dal. Bring approx. 1-month supply of masalas.
Most Indian foodstuffs are available even in small cities. Don't come loaded with foodstuffs as you may have problem with customs. Try to get "instant" stuff, as people don't have much time for cooking in the US.
Summarizing your Masala list:
1. Dhania& jirra ½ kg
2. Chilli powder ¼ kg
3. Haldi ¼ kg
4. Full jira 200 gm
5. Mustard Seed 200 gm
6. Garam Masala home made 200 gm
7. Pav bhaji masala 2 packets
8. Salt 500 gm
9. Sugar ½ kg.
10. Hing powder one bottle
Papad
Stationary list:
1. White sheets 50 no.
2. Pencils 12 no.
3. Erasers 4 no.
4. Blade 2 no.
5. Stapler 1 no.
6. Stapler pins 1 packet
7. Pens 12 blue + 12 black (ball pens)
8. Scribbling Pad 2 no.
9. Glue stick 1 no.
10. Pencil Box 2 no.
11. Ruler - 12" 1 no.
12. Stick on pad 2 no.
13. Cello tape 1 no.
14. Ink pen 1 no.
15. Needle 1 packet
16. Thread Black 1,White 1 reel , Blue 1 reel
17. Safety pins 1 dozen
Luggage:
Luggage is the essential thing one has to buy. This has to be done after proper planning as luggage is an expensive item and is to be retained for years, now that you will be doing lot of traveling in flight.
Bags:
2 large size suitcases
HAPPY PACKING!!!! ;D
1) GOD's IDOL: Do Carry god's idol or a photo or bible or Gutkha (Holy book). Remember to carry this as it is difficult to get one in Canada.
2) Clothes:
• Jeans: 4 to 6 pairs
• Shorts: 2-4. Get those ones, which are, long and go a 2-3 inches beyond knees.
• T-shirts: 6-8
• Cotton shirts: 4-5(no multicolored patterns, they are not in vogue in US). Cotton clothes are good in warmer places.
• Night clothes: 2-3 pairs
• Formal suit & Ties - 4-5 pairs. You rarely need them...once in a year or so on occasions like Convocation ceremony, Work and interviews.
• Undergarments...a lot of them...10-15 pairs we stress upon this because you may go to the laundry once in two weeks!!
• Socks...4-5 pairs you can bring even more because you would be wearing shoes most of the time. Do not take nylon socks. Cotton ones are better.
• Sweaters. 3-4- full sleeved advisable
Sweat shirts (full sleeves) 2-4
• Get a muffler and monkey cap and woolen gloves and windcheater.
• Leather jacket...1 they are rather poor protection in the north. But you may consider getting one woolen Jacket.
• Handkerchiefs-1 dozen
• 2-3 belts one formal leather belt and others as you please. But you might want to know that one rarely tucks in the casual dresses.
• Kurta-payjamas-These would be good during Cultural meets etc. If you have fancy for one, don't forget extra naadi then.
• 2 Turkish towels and two napkins.
• 2 thin single bed sheets.
• One air pillow
Summarizing your clothes list:
1. Sunglasses 2 no.
2. Cap 2 no.
3. Umbrella 1 no.
4. Wind cheater 1 no.
5. Under garments 18 no.
6. Shirts 4 formal + 4 half sleeves
7. T-shirts 12 no.
8. Bermudas 6 no.
9. Trousers 4 no. (formal)
10. Jeans 6 no.
11. Handkerchief 18 no.
12. Socks 15 no.
13. Belts 3 no.(one for jeans and 2 formal)
14. Sweater 2 full + 2 half sleeve
15. Leather jacket 1 no.
16. Wallet with more pockets for credit cards 1 no.
17. Thermal wears 2 no.
18. Ties 2 no.
19. Blazer / Suit - Blazer + matching trouser
20. Kurta Pyjama 1 white
21. Chudidar 1 no.
22. Chudidar jacket 1 no.
23. Night dress 2 no.
24. Gloves 2 pair
25. Sweat shirts
26. Jackets
FOOTWEAR:
Shoes:
• SPORTS SHOES: 2 pairs Sports shoes. You may get deal in Canada in sales of Christmas etc. So do not spend too much money for these. Get some moderately priced and good ones so that you need not buy them immediately after coming to Canada.
• LEATHER SHOES: Get good and strong leather shoes, shoes that have good grip are preferred. This is for snowy regions. It’s difficult to walk on snow with shoes of flat sole. Firm grip helps to keep fit, prevents breaking head, bones. WOODLAND Preferred.
Chappals:
• You can buy leather footwear...But we advise Sandals. Get two pairs of them.
• Slippers -two pairs, you don't get the India type slippers in Canada.
• Kolhapuris, they serve good purpose in the summer.
Personal accessories:
• Hangers for clothes,
• Wallet - one that has space for cards - you normally don't carry much cash with you.
• Shaving kit & Blades . Brush & toothpaste (these are also expensive in Canada).
• Soap (get a couple of bars of bathing soap till you go for the first groceries in Canada).
• Combs & hair oil (if you use hair-oil get a years supply of your favorites).
• Small mirror (just in case even if you are not a narcissistic!).
• Nail cutter.
• Small scissors, Safety pin bunch. Mini-sewing kit with some buttons.
Summarizing your Personal accessories list:
1. Soap 6 no.
2. Shampoo 3 bottles
3. Towels 2 no.
4. Napkin 6 no.
5. Body spray 3 no.
6. Perfume 2 no.
7. After shave 1 no.
8. Tooth paste 6 no.
9. Tooth brush 6 no.
10. Shaving tube 2 no.
11. Mach 3 razor 2 no.
12. Blades 20 no. (mach3)
13. Blanket 1 no.
14. Duster 4 no. (for cleaning)
15. Scrub 2 no.
16. Sponge 2 no.
17. Bedsheets 2 thick + 2 thin
18. Pillow 1 no.
19. Comb 2 no.
20. Nail cutter 2 no.
21. Rubber band 1 packet
22. Scissors 1 pair
23. Calculator 1 no.
24. Pass port and stamp size snaps 36 each,
25. Photos of your family
26. CDs of songs
27. Medicines + first aid kit
28. Digital diary
29. Books
30. Back pack
31. Key Chains
32. Torch Alarm clock.
33. Camera & Camera roll 6 nos
34. Mirror
35. Soap box
Utensils:
Depends on whether you guys plan to cook alone or with your housemates, since most people don't get time to cook daily, stuff is generally prepared for two days at a go - so keep this in mind when you buy vessels, etc.
Typical stuff you may want is:
• 2-3 plates,
• Glasses
• Cups and bowls
• Forks (2 each)
• Serving spoons
• Couple of cooking vessels
• Pressure cooker (if you are an Indian) - 3 liters
• Cooker containers and spares (rings and valves)
• Non-stick frying pan with turner
• Tongs and knives
• Cutting board for vegetables
Summarizing your Utensils list:
1. Cooker 1 no. + spares
2. Cookers Containers 2 no.(with their lids)
3. Non stick Pan
4. Spoons 6 no.
5. Grip 1 no.
6. Knife 2 no.
7. Peeler 1 no.
8. Serving spoons (for dal, curry and rice) 3 no.
9. Knife& Fork 6 no.
10. Sauce pan 2 no.
11. Steel containers to heat food 2 no. (with lid)
12. Rolling Pin/ Belan (to make rotis) 1 no.
13. Plate 1 no.
14. Katori 3 no.
15. Glass 2 no.
16. Cutting board 1 no.
Food Items (for Indians Only):
Some of the common food items that students carry are:
• Spices, Tealeaves, Masalas, Haldi, Dhania, red chilli, Instant masalas, etc.
• Mustard packet.
• Tamarind paste
• Different dals in small quantity for initial use.
• Asafoetida powder.
• Indian instant coffee + Indian tea (it takes time to get used to the American stuff)
• Elaichi, clove, cinnamon
• Masalas and tea/coffee powder, if you are a regular drinker (until somebody shifts to beer.)
• Get a couple of bags each of haldi, red chilly powder, Garam masala, Dhania, Pickle bottles (if you have enthu, but preferably get sealed ones), rice, Moong Dal. Bring approx. 1-month supply of masalas.
Most Indian foodstuffs are available even in small cities. Don't come loaded with foodstuffs as you may have problem with customs. Try to get "instant" stuff, as people don't have much time for cooking in the US.
Summarizing your Masala list:
1. Dhania& jirra ½ kg
2. Chilli powder ¼ kg
3. Haldi ¼ kg
4. Full jira 200 gm
5. Mustard Seed 200 gm
6. Garam Masala home made 200 gm
7. Pav bhaji masala 2 packets
8. Salt 500 gm
9. Sugar ½ kg.
10. Hing powder one bottle
Papad
Stationary list:
1. White sheets 50 no.
2. Pencils 12 no.
3. Erasers 4 no.
4. Blade 2 no.
5. Stapler 1 no.
6. Stapler pins 1 packet
7. Pens 12 blue + 12 black (ball pens)
8. Scribbling Pad 2 no.
9. Glue stick 1 no.
10. Pencil Box 2 no.
11. Ruler - 12" 1 no.
12. Stick on pad 2 no.
13. Cello tape 1 no.
14. Ink pen 1 no.
15. Needle 1 packet
16. Thread Black 1,White 1 reel , Blue 1 reel
17. Safety pins 1 dozen
Luggage:
Luggage is the essential thing one has to buy. This has to be done after proper planning as luggage is an expensive item and is to be retained for years, now that you will be doing lot of traveling in flight.
Bags:
2 large size suitcases
HAPPY PACKING!!!!
;D wooooow! bombarded! thank you so much roop9 amazing list!!roop9 said:Following list for shopping...Not necessary to carry everything...Just what you require. More of a list for Students but work permit guys can follow somethings
1) GOD's IDOL: Do Carry god's idol or a photo or bible or Gutkha (Holy book). Remember to carry this as it is difficult to get one in Canada.
2) Clothes:
• Jeans: 4 to 6 pairs
• Shorts: 2-4. Get those ones, which are, long and go a 2-3 inches beyond knees.
• T-shirts: 6-8
• Cotton shirts: 4-5(no multicolored patterns, they are not in vogue in US). Cotton clothes are good in warmer places.
• Night clothes: 2-3 pairs
• Formal suit & Ties - 4-5 pairs. You rarely need them...once in a year or so on occasions like Convocation ceremony, Work and interviews.
• Undergarments...a lot of them...10-15 pairs we stress upon this because you may go to the laundry once in two weeks!!
• Socks...4-5 pairs you can bring even more because you would be wearing shoes most of the time. Do not take nylon socks. Cotton ones are better.
• Sweaters. 3-4- full sleeved advisable
Sweat shirts (full sleeves) 2-4
• Get a muffler and monkey cap and woolen gloves and windcheater.
• Leather jacket...1 they are rather poor protection in the north. But you may consider getting one woolen Jacket.
• Handkerchiefs-1 dozen
• 2-3 belts one formal leather belt and others as you please. But you might want to know that one rarely tucks in the casual dresses.
• Kurta-payjamas-These would be good during Cultural meets etc. If you have fancy for one, don't forget extra naadi then.
• 2 Turkish towels and two napkins.
• 2 thin single bed sheets.
• One air pillow
Summarizing your clothes list:
1. Sunglasses 2 no.
2. Cap 2 no.
3. Umbrella 1 no.
4. Wind cheater 1 no.
5. Under garments 18 no.
6. Shirts 4 formal + 4 half sleeves
7. T-shirts 12 no.
8. Bermudas 6 no.
9. Trousers 4 no. (formal)
10. Jeans 6 no.
11. Handkerchief 18 no.
12. Socks 15 no.
13. Belts 3 no.(one for jeans and 2 formal)
14. Sweater 2 full + 2 half sleeve
15. Leather jacket 1 no.
16. Wallet with more pockets for credit cards 1 no.
17. Thermal wears 2 no.
18. Ties 2 no.
19. Blazer / Suit - Blazer + matching trouser
20. Kurta Pyjama 1 white
21. Chudidar 1 no.
22. Chudidar jacket 1 no.
23. Night dress 2 no.
24. Gloves 2 pair
25. Sweat shirts
26. Jackets
FOOTWEAR:
Shoes:
• SPORTS SHOES: 2 pairs Sports shoes. You may get deal in Canada in sales of Christmas etc. So do not spend too much money for these. Get some moderately priced and good ones so that you need not buy them immediately after coming to Canada.
• LEATHER SHOES: Get good and strong leather shoes, shoes that have good grip are preferred. This is for snowy regions. It's difficult to walk on snow with shoes of flat sole. Firm grip helps to keep fit, prevents breaking head, bones. WOODLAND Preferred.
Chappals:
• You can buy leather footwear...But we advise Sandals. Get two pairs of them.
• Slippers -two pairs, you don't get the India type slippers in Canada.
• Kolhapuris, they serve good purpose in the summer.
Personal accessories:
• Hangers for clothes,
• Wallet - one that has space for cards - you normally don't carry much cash with you.
• Shaving kit & Blades . Brush & toothpaste (these are also expensive in Canada).
• Soap (get a couple of bars of bathing soap till you go for the first groceries in Canada).
• Combs & hair oil (if you use hair-oil get a years supply of your favorites).
• Small mirror (just in case even if you are not a narcissistic!).
• Nail cutter.
• Small scissors, Safety pin bunch. Mini-sewing kit with some buttons.
Summarizing your Personal accessories list:
1. Soap 6 no.
2. Shampoo 3 bottles
3. Towels 2 no.
4. Napkin 6 no.
5. Body spray 3 no.
6. Perfume 2 no.
7. After shave 1 no.
8. Tooth paste 6 no.
9. Tooth brush 6 no.
10. Shaving tube 2 no.
11. Mach 3 razor 2 no.
12. Blades 20 no. (mach3)
13. Blanket 1 no.
14. Duster 4 no. (for cleaning)
15. Scrub 2 no.
16. Sponge 2 no.
17. Bedsheets 2 thick + 2 thin
18. Pillow 1 no.
19. Comb 2 no.
20. Nail cutter 2 no.
21. Rubber band 1 packet
22. Scissors 1 pair
23. Calculator 1 no.
24. Pass port and stamp size snaps 36 each,
25. Photos of your family
26. CDs of songs
27. Medicines + first aid kit
28. Digital diary
29. Books
30. Back pack
31. Key Chains
32. Torch Alarm clock.
33. Camera & Camera roll 6 nos
34. Mirror
35. Soap box
Utensils:
Depends on whether you guys plan to cook alone or with your housemates, since most people don't get time to cook daily, stuff is generally prepared for two days at a go - so keep this in mind when you buy vessels, etc.
Typical stuff you may want is:
• 2-3 plates,
• Glasses
• Cups and bowls
• Forks (2 each)
• Serving spoons
• Couple of cooking vessels
• Pressure cooker (if you are an Indian) - 3 liters
• Cooker containers and spares (rings and valves)
• Non-stick frying pan with turner
• Tongs and knives
• Cutting board for vegetables
Summarizing your Utensils list:
1. Cooker 1 no. + spares
2. Cookers Containers 2 no.(with their lids)
3. Non stick Pan
4. Spoons 6 no.
5. Grip 1 no.
6. Knife 2 no.
7. Peeler 1 no.
8. Serving spoons (for dal, curry and rice) 3 no.
9. Knife& Fork 6 no.
10. Sauce pan 2 no.
11. Steel containers to heat food 2 no. (with lid)
12. Rolling Pin/ Belan (to make rotis) 1 no.
13. Plate 1 no.
14. Katori 3 no.
15. Glass 2 no.
16. Cutting board 1 no.
Food Items (for Indians Only):
Some of the common food items that students carry are:
• Spices, Tealeaves, Masalas, Haldi, Dhania, red chilli, Instant masalas, etc.
• Mustard packet.
• Tamarind paste
• Different dals in small quantity for initial use.
• Asafoetida powder.
• Indian instant coffee + Indian tea (it takes time to get used to the American stuff)
• Elaichi, clove, cinnamon
• Masalas and tea/coffee powder, if you are a regular drinker (until somebody shifts to beer.)
• Get a couple of bags each of haldi, red chilly powder, Garam masala, Dhania, Pickle bottles (if you have enthu, but preferably get sealed ones), rice, Moong Dal. Bring approx. 1-month supply of masalas.
Most Indian foodstuffs are available even in small cities. Don't come loaded with foodstuffs as you may have problem with customs. Try to get "instant" stuff, as people don't have much time for cooking in the US.
Summarizing your Masala list:
1. Dhania& jirra ½ kg
2. Chilli powder ¼ kg
3. Haldi ¼ kg
4. Full jira 200 gm
5. Mustard Seed 200 gm
6. Garam Masala home made 200 gm
7. Pav bhaji masala 2 packets
8. Salt 500 gm
9. Sugar ½ kg.
10. Hing powder one bottle
Papad
Stationary list:
1. White sheets 50 no.
2. Pencils 12 no.
3. Erasers 4 no.
4. Blade 2 no.
5. Stapler 1 no.
6. Stapler pins 1 packet
7. Pens 12 blue + 12 black (ball pens)
8. Scribbling Pad 2 no.
9. Glue stick 1 no.
10. Pencil Box 2 no.
11. Ruler - 12" 1 no.
12. Stick on pad 2 no.
13. Cello tape 1 no.
14. Ink pen 1 no.
15. Needle 1 packet
16. Thread Black 1,White 1 reel , Blue 1 reel
17. Safety pins 1 dozen
Luggage:
Luggage is the essential thing one has to buy. This has to be done after proper planning as luggage is an expensive item and is to be retained for years, now that you will be doing lot of traveling in flight.
Bags:
2 large size suitcases
HAPPY PACKING!!!!
Hi Roop!!Following list for shopping...Not necessary to carry everything...Just what you require. More of a list for Students but work permit guys can follow somethings
1) GOD's IDOL: Do Carry god's idol or a photo or bible or Gutkha (Holy book). Remember to carry this as it is difficult to get one in Canada.
2) Clothes:
• Jeans: 4 to 6 pairs
• Shorts: 2-4. Get those ones, which are, long and go a 2-3 inches beyond knees.
• T-shirts: 6-8
• Cotton shirts: 4-5(no multicolored patterns, they are not in vogue in US). Cotton clothes are good in warmer places.
• Night clothes: 2-3 pairs
• Formal suit & Ties - 4-5 pairs. You rarely need them...once in a year or so on occasions like Convocation ceremony, Work and interviews.
• Undergarments...a lot of them...10-15 pairs we stress upon this because you may go to the laundry once in two weeks!!
• Socks...4-5 pairs you can bring even more because you would be wearing shoes most of the time. Do not take nylon socks. Cotton ones are better.
• Sweaters. 3-4- full sleeved advisable
Sweat shirts (full sleeves) 2-4
• Get a muffler and monkey cap and woolen gloves and windcheater.
• Leather jacket...1 they are rather poor protection in the north. But you may consider getting one woolen Jacket.
• Handkerchiefs-1 dozen
• 2-3 belts one formal leather belt and others as you please. But you might want to know that one rarely tucks in the casual dresses.
• Kurta-payjamas-These would be good during Cultural meets etc. If you have fancy for one, don't forget extra naadi then.
• 2 Turkish towels and two napkins.
• 2 thin single bed sheets.
• One air pillow
Summarizing your clothes list:
1. Sunglasses 2 no.
2. Cap 2 no.
3. Umbrella 1 no.
4. Wind cheater 1 no.
5. Under garments 18 no.
6. Shirts 4 formal + 4 half sleeves
7. T-shirts 12 no.
8. Bermudas 6 no.
9. Trousers 4 no. (formal)
10. Jeans 6 no.
11. Handkerchief 18 no.
12. Socks 15 no.
13. Belts 3 no.(one for jeans and 2 formal)
14. Sweater 2 full + 2 half sleeve
15. Leather jacket 1 no.
16. Wallet with more pockets for credit cards 1 no.
17. Thermal wears 2 no.
18. Ties 2 no.
19. Blazer / Suit - Blazer + matching trouser
20. Kurta Pyjama 1 white
21. Chudidar 1 no.
22. Chudidar jacket 1 no.
23. Night dress 2 no.
24. Gloves 2 pair
25. Sweat shirts
26. Jackets
FOOTWEAR:
Shoes:
• SPORTS SHOES: 2 pairs Sports shoes. You may get deal in Canada in sales of Christmas etc. So do not spend too much money for these. Get some moderately priced and good ones so that you need not buy them immediately after coming to Canada.
• LEATHER SHOES: Get good and strong leather shoes, shoes that have good grip are preferred. This is for snowy regions. It’s difficult to walk on snow with shoes of flat sole. Firm grip helps to keep fit, prevents breaking head, bones. WOODLAND Preferred.
Chappals:
• You can buy leather footwear...But we advise Sandals. Get two pairs of them.
• Slippers -two pairs, you don't get the India type slippers in Canada.
• Kolhapuris, they serve good purpose in the summer.
Personal accessories:
• Hangers for clothes,
• Wallet - one that has space for cards - you normally don't carry much cash with you.
• Shaving kit & Blades . Brush & toothpaste (these are also expensive in Canada).
• Soap (get a couple of bars of bathing soap till you go for the first groceries in Canada).
• Combs & hair oil (if you use hair-oil get a years supply of your favorites).
• Small mirror (just in case even if you are not a narcissistic!).
• Nail cutter.
• Small scissors, Safety pin bunch. Mini-sewing kit with some buttons.
Summarizing your Personal accessories list:
1. Soap 6 no.
2. Shampoo 3 bottles
3. Towels 2 no.
4. Napkin 6 no.
5. Body spray 3 no.
6. Perfume 2 no.
7. After shave 1 no.
8. Tooth paste 6 no.
9. Tooth brush 6 no.
10. Shaving tube 2 no.
11. Mach 3 razor 2 no.
12. Blades 20 no. (mach3)
13. Blanket 1 no.
14. Duster 4 no. (for cleaning)
15. Scrub 2 no.
16. Sponge 2 no.
17. Bedsheets 2 thick + 2 thin
18. Pillow 1 no.
19. Comb 2 no.
20. Nail cutter 2 no.
21. Rubber band 1 packet
22. Scissors 1 pair
23. Calculator 1 no.
24. Pass port and stamp size snaps 36 each,
25. Photos of your family
26. CDs of songs
27. Medicines + first aid kit
28. Digital diary
29. Books
30. Back pack
31. Key Chains
32. Torch Alarm clock.
33. Camera & Camera roll 6 nos
34. Mirror
35. Soap box
Utensils:
Depends on whether you guys plan to cook alone or with your housemates, since most people don't get time to cook daily, stuff is generally prepared for two days at a go - so keep this in mind when you buy vessels, etc.
Typical stuff you may want is:
• 2-3 plates,
• Glasses
• Cups and bowls
• Forks (2 each)
• Serving spoons
• Couple of cooking vessels
• Pressure cooker (if you are an Indian) - 3 liters
• Cooker containers and spares (rings and valves)
• Non-stick frying pan with turner
• Tongs and knives
• Cutting board for vegetables
Summarizing your Utensils list:
1. Cooker 1 no. + spares
2. Cookers Containers 2 no.(with their lids)
3. Non stick Pan
4. Spoons 6 no.
5. Grip 1 no.
6. Knife 2 no.
7. Peeler 1 no.
8. Serving spoons (for dal, curry and rice) 3 no.
9. Knife& Fork 6 no.
10. Sauce pan 2 no.
11. Steel containers to heat food 2 no. (with lid)
12. Rolling Pin/ Belan (to make rotis) 1 no.
13. Plate 1 no.
14. Katori 3 no.
15. Glass 2 no.
16. Cutting board 1 no.
Food Items (for Indians Only):
Some of the common food items that students carry are:
• Spices, Tealeaves, Masalas, Haldi, Dhania, red chilli, Instant masalas, etc.
• Mustard packet.
• Tamarind paste
• Different dals in small quantity for initial use.
• Asafoetida powder.
• Indian instant coffee + Indian tea (it takes time to get used to the American stuff)
• Elaichi, clove, cinnamon
• Masalas and tea/coffee powder, if you are a regular drinker (until somebody shifts to beer.)
• Get a couple of bags each of haldi, red chilly powder, Garam masala, Dhania, Pickle bottles (if you have enthu, but preferably get sealed ones), rice, Moong Dal. Bring approx. 1-month supply of masalas.
Most Indian foodstuffs are available even in small cities. Don't come loaded with foodstuffs as you may have problem with customs. Try to get "instant" stuff, as people don't have much time for cooking in the US.
Summarizing your Masala list:
1. Dhania& jirra ½ kg
2. Chilli powder ¼ kg
3. Haldi ¼ kg
4. Full jira 200 gm
5. Mustard Seed 200 gm
6. Garam Masala home made 200 gm
7. Pav bhaji masala 2 packets
8. Salt 500 gm
9. Sugar ½ kg.
10. Hing powder one bottle
Papad
Stationary list:
1. White sheets 50 no.
2. Pencils 12 no.
3. Erasers 4 no.
4. Blade 2 no.
5. Stapler 1 no.
6. Stapler pins 1 packet
7. Pens 12 blue + 12 black (ball pens)
8. Scribbling Pad 2 no.
9. Glue stick 1 no.
10. Pencil Box 2 no.
11. Ruler - 12" 1 no.
12. Stick on pad 2 no.
13. Cello tape 1 no.
14. Ink pen 1 no.
15. Needle 1 packet
16. Thread Black 1,White 1 reel , Blue 1 reel
17. Safety pins 1 dozen
Luggage:
Luggage is the essential thing one has to buy. This has to be done after proper planning as luggage is an expensive item and is to be retained for years, now that you will be doing lot of traveling in flight.
Bags:
2 large size suitcases
HAPPY PACKING!!!!
Can we bring Radha krishna Idol made of black metal??
If so, any documentation required?? It is 2 ft high
Kiran