2022-05-20
Before traveling or relocating abroad, packing is one of the most hectic tasks, and choosing what totake and what to leave can be a challenge. This blog will show you how to pack for your study abroadexperience in Canada easily and efficiently.
You might find these packing tips useful while packing for Canada:
1. Making an ultimate packing list-
It is advisable to list all the important things that are extremely important so that you do not end upleaving anything behind. Among them are clothing, kitchenware, documents, electronics, toiletries,and other personal items.
2. There are strict rules regarding the amount of weight you can take on the plane in yourluggage, so you must pick your luggage carefully. Weight restrictions for students usually rangefrom 40-46 kg. Consider this when selecting your luggage. It is recommended to carry 23 kg in twobags each. The most important piece of gear to have is a sturdystroller bag that is large enough to hold a maximum amount ofmaterial and is lightweight. This will make you able to carry the bageasily. It would be sufficient to bring a handbag, a backpack, twostroller bags from home to Canada.
3. Be prepared - Plan your trip in advance. Make arrangements inadvance in case of an emergency so that all your things are readywhen you arrive. Check out the following list:
- Save softcopies of documents, music, and photos to yourphone.
- Store important contacts and other data in your Googleaccount.
- Be aware of the weight restrictions, entertainment, and food provisions of your flight.
- Be well prepared regarding the pick-ups and drops in Canada and your home country.
- On arrival in your new country, make sure your mobile phone has applications that will allowyou to reach out to your relatives.
- It is important to make your luggage look different so add few tag’s or mark it with someidentity, so that you can identify it quickly.
- The following items should be carried in your carry-on bag.
- Be sure to keep all the documents you need, including your passport, visa, and offer letter.
- Make sure your boarding pass is secure.
- Make sure you have a pen and a diary handy.
- Bring some Indian and Canadian currency with you.
- Keep some SOS medicines in your bag.
- Ensure that all your electronic devices are safely stored in your bag.
- We recommend you bring hand sanitizer, face wipes, earphones, an itinerary, etc. Keep themin your handbag.
- Canada is a colder country, which is why you will need a jacket, gloves, and cap handy
- Copies of all necessary documents.
- Many winter clothes, a good number of shoes, light and heavy jackets, and jeans as clothesin Canada are costly. It makes more sense to bring them from home. But it is advisable to buyheavy jackets and long boots from Canada as they are made according to their climate and atthe end of September and December there are certain black Friday or unboxed sale that canhelp you to buy cheep but effective stuff
- A first aid kit.
- You will have to buy many things in Canada, especially toiletries, because everything is moreexpensive than in India.
- Keep some kitchen supplies ready for your first few days stay, including masala, ready tocook food, pressure cooker, and other staples. Don’t forget to bring your pressure cooker as itis quite expensive in Canada along with that bring lots of Maggi and biscuits.
- It is prudent to carry an extra backup cell phone when moving to a new country as many cellphones don't work in a new country. You will need these things for the remainder of your stay in Canada, and you will be purchasing a lotfrom there as well when necessary. Make sure to check the restrictions on your airline's officialwebsite before you begin to pack to avoid problems at the airport. You can get help making a list ofwhat to pack for Canada from the experts at Jawahar Education Consultants. Contact us today tolearn more.