HEY, THANK YOU FOR STEPPING BY, WHEATHER YOU ARE 12 AND GOING TO A BOARDING SCHOOL OR IF YOU ARE 18 , GOING TO ENTER YOUR DREAMIEST COLLEGE LIFE, LEAVING HOME IS NEVER EASY. WELL , ONLY TIME HEALS THE EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES BUT IN ORDER TO LESSEN YOUR PHYSICAL BAGGAGE WE HAVE PRECISELY CURATED A LIST OF THE TOP MOST ESSENTIAL THINGS WHICH MAY BE HELPFUL TO YOU IN MANY WAYS POSSIBLE.
1. TOILETRIES
It may seem very normal but it is that thing in which we make the most mistakes. from your skincare and haircare to your shoe cleaners , please carry everything . Also , try to carry only those products which suit you so that you do not face an issue. some of the most important toiletries are listed below
1.SHAMPOO
2. BODY WASH / SOAP
3. FACE WASH
4.CONDITIONER/ HAIR SERUM
5. HAIR OIL
6. TOOTHBRUSH
7. TOOTHPASTE
8. TISSUE PAPER
9. HAIR COMB / BRUSH
10. MOUTH WASH
11. SANITARY NAPKINS
12. DETERGENT
13. DISHWASHER
14. HAIR CLIPS / RUBBER BANDS
15. SAFETY PINS
16. TOILET ROLE
17. NAIL CUTTER
18. DEODRANT/ PERFUME
19. HAND WASH
20. SANITIZER
2. CLOTHES
well, carrying the necessary clothes is important so that you have everything for every occassion and never miss out on anything . apart from your regular clothes such as jeans, tshirts , leggings or dresses , here is a list which you shall also consider carrying.
1. FORMALS ( ATLEAST 1 PAIR)
2. ETHINIC ( MAXIMUM 2 PAIRS)
3. PARTY DRESS
4. COMFY NIGHT SUITS
5. EXTRA PAIR OF UNDERGARMENTS AND SOCKS
6. ATHELEISURE
3. BACKPACK
Well another important thing is carrying a spacious backpack or a school bag because it is helpful to you in many ways possible, from carrying it to your classes to maybe also a midterm trek , a spacious and a light weight backpack will always be your best friend.
4. WATER BOTTLE
One thing which always comes in hand in hand with the backpack is a water bottle. Don’t forget to carry your favourate water bottle to stay hydrated and fit. Also. not necessary but please prefer carrying a steel water bottle so that you don’t struggle with hot and cold water .
5. STATIONARY
Stationary is always the best companion for any student, so don’t forget to carry your own stationary such as pencils, pens, scales, eraser, sharpner. etc.
6. FAVOURITE FOOD
Well this may not be applicable to some students especially those going to a boarding school where home tuck is not allowed, but if it is please do carry snacks especially which you think might not be available where you are headed. please do not stuff your bag with universal snacks available everywhere such as chips, biscuits etc. Try to carry snacks which are only available in your region or state. Also , if you are travelling to another country as a college student , please do carry stuff which might be helpful to you in cooking your meal. Example- spices for Indian students.
7. IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
This is a very important step especially for those moving out of their own country, please recheck all your documents and carry them all at one place. some universal important documents could be passport, identity card and a photograph.
8. MEDICINES AND PRESCRIPTIONS ( IF ANY )
Apart from carrying general medicines , if you have any particular medicine in daily use, please don’t forget to carry extra of it along with it’s prescription.
9. FOOTWEAR
It is very important to have the right pair of footwear with you. along with a pair of sport shoes and sneakers , don’t forget to carry a pair of shoes which can go with both your ethnic and formal attires.
10. MISCELLANEOUS
Last but not the least , some thing which do not fall under any category but are equally important such as your favourite book or hobby such as guitar, sunglasses, handkerchief , socks, extra pair of undergarments and also some basic cutlery and dishwair.
HOPE THIS ARTICLE WOULD BE HELPFUL TO YOU ATLEAST IN SOME WAY OR THE OTHER, ALL THE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE BASED ON AUTHOR’S PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.
THANKS
HAPPY READING!