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Packing for Canada? - What to do before Migrating to Canada

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1. Prepare a Packing List.

For students going abroad, the challenge is deciding what to include and what to leave out. I made a big list about packing. 

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2. Choose a Luggage Bag.

It is important to choose a bag that can fit all the items you are planning to take with you to the new country. Try to find a luggage bag that is big enough to carry all the essentials, but make sure that you can also carry it easily.

Make sure it is versatile enough and easy to move around. A four-wheeled stroller is the most suitable as it keeps your hands light.

3. Organize Before Packing.

Make a checklist of all the necessary items before preparing the packing list. This ensures that you don't miss anything and helps you plan and organize better.

Remember that once you move to another country to study, it is likely that you will not be able to return to your home country until at least the end of the semester, thus losing any important documents or supplies.

can complicate your otherwise smooth transition. Refer to the checklist below for tips on how to pack light for studying abroad.

4. Upload All Important Documents And Photos To Cloud Storage.

Save important information and contact details on Google Storage. Check the baggage weight restrictions of the airline service you are using. Make your goods identifiable by adding a name tag or emblem.

5. Items For Carry-On And Checked Baggage.


It's important to know what to put in carry-on luggage and what to include in checked baggage to avoid hassles at the airport. Important documents should be kept in carry-on luggage.

Host country currency Prescription drugs Phone chargers and other electronic devices Other items must be packed, checked, and checked in.

6. Prescription Medicine.

If you are taking prescription medications, bring enough of them with you to last you the entire length of your stay, if possible. This is because it is not certain whether the medicine you need is available in the country or not. Carry the doctor's prescription with you in case the dose runs out. You should also carry some common medicines with you, like those for headaches, colds, coughs, etc. Paracetamol cough syrup Bandages Anti-allergy medicines Antiseptic liquid antiseptic cream or another liquid antiseptic cream for feet

7. Local Currency.

Nowadays, Visa and MasterCard are accepted all over the world, but it is still advisable to carry some local currency. This can be done at airport kiosks, foreign exchange desks, and private money exchange businesses.

You can also get foreign currency cards and traveler's checks for exchange in a foreign country.

8. Electronic Devices.

Electronic devices like mobile phones and laptops are also considered necessities these days, but there is a high probability that the outlets in your hostel hall or apartment will not be the same as in your home country.

It is advised that you carry it. a universal adapter from your home country only if you can't find a place to buy one abroad.

9. Following is a list of essential electronic items that should be included in the packing list:

Charges for Cell Phones, Laptop, Outlet Adapters, USB Cables, Phone, Laptops, etc.

10. Mobile Applications.

Although you won't be able to literally pack them, mobile applications like maps, translators, cab services, UberEats, AirBnB, Presto Rentals, Kijiji Transit, and others will make your move from one country to another easier.

11. Clothes.

Pack warm clothes. Because Canada has a cold climate while East Asian and African countries have a warm climate, don't overpack and carry only the essentials. 

That you can take a jacket, preferably a weatherproof raincoat 2–3 pairs of shoes and a few pairs of shock-absorbing underwear Three to four casual clothes Three to four everyday clothes At least two formal outfits Towels

12. Toilet.

Likely, you won't go shopping right after you land at your study abroad destination. You may not find the brand you like or a close substitute right away.

Some of the items to include on a student's overseas packing list include: toothbrush and toothpaste shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, and soap; Deodorant or perfume? Combs for shaving razors and shaving cream Sanitary napkins, tissues, and toilet papers Makeup and some other basic grooming kits

13. Miscellaneous.

Some other items that can be included in the packing list are as follows: These are not as mandatory as the essential items mentioned above, so it is up to you whether you want to carry them from your home country or from the host country. want to buy items that buy items used in the packing list is as follows:

These are not as mandatory as the essential items mentioned above, so it is up to you whether you want to carry them from your home country or from the host country. want to buy. A backpack to carry your books and assignments to university, a wallet or purse, sunglasses, contact lenses, essential jewelry, and a sleeping bag A journal or diary, bed sheets, pillows, office supplies like paper, pens, folders, etc.

14. What not to include in the packing list.

Here is a compiled list of some of these items: Heavy liquids and bottles: Do not carry large bottles of hand sanitizer, shampoo, or any other liquid. A size small is culturally inappropriate clothing for a week's worth of wear. It is important to carry clothing that is acceptable in the country you are visiting.

Also, remember that you will spend most of your time in the university or college library. Books add extra weight to luggage and take up a lot of space, and you probably won't read them more than once. You can buy them from the host country or borrow them from the library.

As a result, it is not recommended that books be packed with luggage. Carrying some snacks for the flight is a good idea, but packing snacks for a month or more will only add extra weight and take the place of other, more important items. Explore the cuisine of the host country and try to immerse yourself in their culture.

Expensive items like laptops and cell phones should be included in the packing list. However, other expensive items, such as jewelry, should be avoided, as they may be broken or stolen during travel. Preparing a packing list is undoubtedly a difficult process. Focus on your primary reason for studying abroad and plan accordingly. All you need to do is make a complete list and make sure you don't forget anything important.

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