1. Official documents
2. Clothes
3. Kitchen, toiletries and medicines
4. Electronic items and Stationery.
1. Official Documents:Make sure you do this first after visa stamped in your passport, its very important that you bring your official documents for study and other personal information documents which you need during your studies in Australia. Make sure you take multiple photo copies of the below list and take them along with originals. I strongly advice you leave 2 copies with your parents back at home which will make list easy even if you lose it. If you have time please attest all the documents from notary public.
· Passport (check that your passport is valid for the total duration of your study program in Australia)
· Offer letter, Acceptance letter, Confirmation of Enrollment Letter (eCoE) and any other formal documentation sent to you from your institution (eg. Scholarship letter etc.)
· Documents outlining your academic history which may include your transcripts, educational and work qualifications, reference letters and course outlines if you hope to gain credit for your previous study.
· Formal identification papers (eg. Birth Certificate, Proof of Citizenship, valid drivers license and credit cards)
· Medical and immunisation records (in English if possible)
· Receipts of valuable new goods
· Legal documents which you may need in Australia.
· Certified copies of your passport (put a copy in your luggage)
· A valid Drivers License and/or an International Drivers License if you think you will be driving in Australia.
· Experience certificate from your pervious employee (if any).
· Any certification related to your degree or job ( e.g. C++, Java, etc)
· Bank loan offer letter.
· IELTS mark sheet.
· Passport size photo ( At least 24 – Its expensive in Australia and same time you need that)
· Books in DVD ( Please remember this step, it will save lot of weight)
2. Clothes:Australian weather is bit nicer in summer and bit cold especially May – September. I recommend you to pack sensibly keeping in mind that you are going to face all different season. Remember university culture is totally different and you can go to university with just t-shirt and jeans.
List: Jeans, T-shirts, Formal wear, Suit, under garments, belts, shorts, hangers, thermal wear, jumpers (sweater), gloves, shoes (formal and casual), socks, polish, handkerchief , towels, toilet foot wear
Other items: Pillow covers, bed spread, locks and keys, and traveler pillow.
3. Kitchen, toiletries and medicines: I know you might think its funny that I have listed kitchen, toiletries, and medicines but everything is expensive in Australia. Until you get your part time job you need to make sure that you reduce your spending as much as you can. That was the reason I have included Kitchen, toiletries and medicines here.
Kitchen list: Plates (Buy Microwaveable) , Glasses, electric or pressure cooker, storage container, knives, chopping board, spoons and forks, instant noodles (very important), instant rice mix (very important), cooking bowl and pan (Important).
Toiletries: Deodorant spray, perfume ( for girls), tooth brushes, tooth pastes, moisture cream, shaving cream, oil, shaving machine, razors, face wash, lip guard, combs, sunscreen lotion, room refresher, detergents and any other item in your list.
Medicines: Before you buy any medicines you visit your family doctor and get a prescription of medicines that you take (If you have any chronic illness or breathing problem or other ailments). You can also take tablets or syrups for common ailments like cold, cough, indigestion etc as per your requirement (duration of your stay, how susceptible you are to getting ill etc). Remember at all times that its wise to get a prescription for all the medicines that you bring.
List: Cold and Cough tablets, Flu tablets, If you are using lens please bring at least 2 pairs, If you are using glass please bring at least 2 pairs, any allergy tablets, and any other item which I missed.
4. Electronic items and stationery:
For electronic goods first check voltage information and match with Australian voltage but in most case you will be fine. If you already got your electronic items then its fine but don’t buy any new items before you start to Australia. I recommend you to buy any electronic items in Australia as it covers warranty and everything. Remember fixing electronic goods in Australia is bit pain and expensive, so if you planned to buy new laptops, IPod, Mp3, etc, better buy in Australia. I will write a post about buying laptop in Australia which will help you to plan yourself.
List: Mobile, Laptop ( if you already got ), Alarm clock (if necessary), rechargeable batteries, Camera, International adapter plug , calculator, software CD, watch and any other item you need..
Stationery: Staplers and pins, pens and pencils, sharpeners, erasers, scales, bell pins, sticky notes, note books, highlighters, and any other item you need.
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2. Clothes
3. Kitchen, toiletries and medicines
4. Electronic items and Stationery.
1. Official Documents:Make sure you do this first after visa stamped in your passport, its very important that you bring your official documents for study and other personal information documents which you need during your studies in Australia. Make sure you take multiple photo copies of the below list and take them along with originals. I strongly advice you leave 2 copies with your parents back at home which will make list easy even if you lose it. If you have time please attest all the documents from notary public. · Passport (check that your passport is valid for the total duration of your study program in Australia) · Offer letter, Acceptance letter, Confirmation of Enrollment Letter (eCoE) and any other formal documentation sent to you from your institution (eg. Scholarship letter etc.) · Documents outlining your academic history which may include your transcripts, educational and work qualifications, reference letters and course outlines if you hope to gain credit for your previous study. · Formal identification papers (eg. Birth Certificate, Proof of Citizenship, valid drivers license and credit cards) · Medical and immunisation records (in English if possible) · Receipts of valuable new goods · Legal documents which you may need in Australia. · Certified copies of your passport (put a copy in your luggage) · A valid Drivers License and/or an International Drivers License if you think you will be driving in Australia. · Experience certificate from your pervious employee (if any). · Any certification related to your degree or job ( e.g. C++, Java, etc) · Bank loan offer letter. · IELTS mark sheet. · Passport size photo ( At least 24 – Its expensive in Australia and same time you need that) · Books in DVD ( Please remember this step, it will save lot of weight)
