The Study Abroad Packing List for Students
I know students want a detailed list of what to pack when you study abroad. Maybe you're creating a Europe packing list or Southeast Asia packing list. So, I’ve put together everything I thought you could possibly want or need when you study or travel abroad, keeping in mind both guys and girls. I wouldn’t expect you to pack everything I’ve listed, so use your own discretion. You can check with this list where most of your daily usage things get covered.
In your carry-on bag
- Mobile Phone, Charger Kit, Headphones
- Boarding pass
- Cash (USD)
- Copy of birth certificate
- Credit, Debit card, Travel Card etc
- Deodorant
- E-reader or book
- Emergency contact list
- Face wipes
- Pen, Gum
- Hand sanitizer
- Health insurance card
- Passport
- Prescription medication(s) you usually take (make sure you bring enough refills to last your entire trip—but future prescriptions can go in your checked luggage)
- Id Card copy
- Spare outfit (in case your luggage gets lost or delayed)
- Student visa
- Travel pillow
- Travel tickets
- Wallet
Body care
- Acne medication/cream
- Face lotion/moisturizer
- Makeup kit
- Mini shampoo & conditioner Mouthwash (small)
- Soap (mini bottle if you're using body wash)
- Toothbrush & Toothpaste
Daily Usage Kit
- Bobby pins
- Comb
- Contacts, solution and case Glasses and glasses case
- Hair ties
- Hairbrush
- Headbands
- Nail clipper
- Razor(s)
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Tampons and pads
- Tweezers
Clothing
- Athletic sneakers
- Bathing suits
- Boots
- Bras & Inners
- Casual dresses
- Everyday comfortable shoes
- Flats
- Flip-flops
- Formal outfit
- Gloves
- Going-out outfit
- Hat
- Heavier coat for colder climates
- Heels
- Jacket
- Jeans
- Jewelry
- Leggings
- Long-sleeve shirts
- Pajamas
- Pants
- Purse
- Raincoat
- Scarf
- Short-sleeve shirts
- Shorts
- Skirts
- Socks
- Sweaters
- Sweatshirt
- T-shirts
- Tank tops
- Underwear
- Watch
- Workout clothes or Night dress
Electronics
- Camera (remember your case and USB cords)
- Cell phone (keep in mind that you’ll be able to buy an international phone when you arrive at your destination)
- Chargers (laptop, phone, camera, e-reader, etc.)
- Flash drive
- iPod
- Laptop
- USB cable
- Plate and Cup
- Bath Towel
- Bed spreads
- Hand kerchief
- Make up kit
