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MBBS abroad is a dream of many students especially Indian students as abroad medical colleges are known for their quality of education. Stay connected if you have successfully secured your seat in medical college abroad. There is a treasure hidden for you in this blog. In the hurry to head to their dream destination, students need to remember to carry some things with them, which creates trouble in the future. Let’s understand this more in this blog.
A new home away from home requires some essential things that will always help you and make you feel at home. Let’s put more light on this topic.
It is surely a great idea to first list all the things before putting them in a suitcase. You can also make partitions and plan which thing will be put in that particular place.
These are the essential things you should not forget. One hack is to pack essentials in a carry-on bag rather than a checked bag for sure.
1. Passport & visa (Don’t forget the photocopies!)
While leaving your home country to study abroad, It is the utmost important document. So make sure to keep it safe before you pack anything else.
It’s undoubtedly a wise idea to have copies of your passport and visa. Make sure to store the photocopies in a separate place for sure from the originals. On the other hand, You can surely also keep electronic copies in an online storage folder or a USB / hard drive, so you can print those out when needed.
Hack: You can also leave some copies with someone at home. This will come in handy in case you lose everything somehow.
2. Other Important documents
Other Important Documents that should be kept while leaving for medical education in abroad.
Don’t forget to make photocopies of these documents and upload them to your cloud storage for sure, in case they get stolen or missing. As with your passport, put these copies in separate places in your luggage, but yes, make sure you keep them somewhere neat and accessible.
3. Basic first aid kit & medication prescriptions
Health is of utmost importance, if you are healthy you will study well, learn well, and feel good. Health issues may make you feel worse and miss the home more. So, it is important to not risk your health and take required medicines when you feel initial symptoms. In case you are already on some medication, don’t forget to take them with you in any case while leaving home for MBBS abroad.
Make your MBBS Abroad stay memorable. This stuff will be your saviour in tough times.
Hack: Assemble a basic first aid kit with useful medical items for sure that will help you look after yourself. Remember, you are your biggest caretaker there. Purchase a compressed and hard-wearing nylon bag that possesses plenty of space. When we are staying away from home, everything we use at home may not be available there but we can pack some essentials for sure.
4. Local currency for MBBS Abroad
Even when you have made all the arrangements for funds, it’s always important to keep some cash local currency with you. You will need that for sure and it will save you in case of emergency.
5. Essential toiletries
Your essential toiletries no doubt should be stowed in your carry-on bag; If you need to freshen up while travelling to your MBBS Abroad destination, make sure to have them within reach.
Basic must-have essentials to pack:
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In some countries, you may for sure not be able to easily get your go-to hygiene products, so you just need to pack enough of what you’ll need while settling in. Speciality items such as insect repellent, sunscreen for skin care, and contact lens solutions can also be packed as they tend to be outrageously expensive in other countries.
6. Power adapters & converters
Whether it's for your smartphone, computer, tablet, or e-reader, you'll surely likely need a few chargers on your journey. For that, you'll surely need a converter and possibly an adapter.
It’s always a good idea to take a trusty power bank or a portable solar charger with you for sure, in the event of a blackout in your study abroad destination.
7. Basic school supplies
You should not forget this. These supplies are often overlooked when compiling a list of what to bring when studying MBBS abroad. Make a list of the essentials and pack them safely.
8. Clothing
Clothing depends on a lot of factors, including the country you are choosing, climate and other factors. Let’s discuss this further as travel tips for abroad
Consider the season
If your study abroad destination has a hot climate, go for light, breathable, cotton fabrics. This will be your secret for sure to stay both cool and comfortable as you study overseas.
Colder climate needs more layers and extra accessories to keep you warm. It’s surely a good idea to pack a lightweight jacket that suits the temperature
Hack: Try to prioritise comfort over fashion for sure.
Remember, you are your biggest caretaker there. When we are staying away from home, everything we use at home may not be available there but we can pack some essentials for sure. You can make your study MBBS abroad journey safe, smooth and memorable for sure with Education Vibes.
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