recommended packing list for new international students at
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Recommended Packing List
for New International Students at Augustana University
Packingforcollegecanbeachallenge,whetheryouaretravelingfivekilometersor10,000.Werecommendthatstudentssubscribetothephilosophyof“lessismore”(meaning,packlight).SiouxFalls,withametropopulationof270,000,ishometoawidearrayofretailandthriftstoressoyoucanfindalmostanythingyouneedonceyouarrive.TheInternationalProgramsOfficeandAugustana’sfriendlyACEAmbassadorswillprovidetransportationforyourinitialshoppingexperiencesafteryourarrivalinSiouxFallstohelpyoupickupthenecessities.Hereareourrecommendationsforessentialitemstopack,aswellassomeoptionalitemstobringwithyoutoAugustana:
Whattopackinyourcheckedluggage:• Clothes:2-4pants,(1-4skirts/dresses/shorts),2-4sweaters,5t-shirts/shirts/tanktops,5-7
pairsofunderwear,5-7pairsofsocks,possibly1setofprofessionalattire• Clothingaccessoriesifneeded(belts,hats,gloves,scarves,leggings,tights,etc.)• Shoes:1pairofsneakers/tennisshoes,1pairofwintershoes,(ifwanted:1pairofflip
flops/sandals/heels/showershoes/formalshoes)• Personalbelongings:books,games,photosoffamily/friends,etc.• Toiletries:(ifneeded/wanted)toothbrush,smalltoothpaste,hairbrush,deodorant,perfume,
make-up,lotions,smallshampoo/conditioner,etc.• Warmclothes/bootsforthewinter:warmjackets,tights,warmsocks,scarves,hats/head
bands,gloves/mittens,wintershoes/boots*• Electronics:electricalconvertersandchargersforelectronics,graphingcalculator(ifyouhave
onealready)• Smallgiftsforfriends/hostfamilyand/oritemsthatillustrateyourhomeculture• Documents:Copiesofpassport,visa,andDS-2019orI-20.
*Forthosecomingfromwarmpartsoftheglobe-ifyoudon’thave“winter”clothes,don’tworry.Wewillhelpyoupurchasetherightthingsafteryouarrive.
Whattopackinyourcarry-onbaggage:• I-20orDS-2019andreceiptforSEVISI-901• Flightinformationandbookingreference• FinalhighschoolorcollegetranscriptandAugustanaUniversityadmissionletter• Acopyofyourcompletedhealthforms(includingrecordsofyourimmunizations)• Creditcardandcash• Necessarymedications(ifyouhaveanythatyouneedtouseduringtheflight)andprescriptions
fordrugsbroughttotheU.S.• Ifyouhaveahealthcondition,aletterfromadoctorexplainingyourdiagnosisandprescription
medicationneeds(anEnglishtranslationwouldbehelpful)• Contactinformation(address,phonenumbers,etc.)forAugustanaUniversity• Electronics:phone(includingtheSIMcardthatwasincludedinyouradmissionspacket),
computerlaptop,camera,etc.• Asetofclothingincaseofacanceledflightorlostluggage
WhattobuywhenyougettoSiouxfalls:
• Beddingsupplies(comforter,pillows,pillowshams,sheets,blankets[twinsize])• Towels• Toiletries(shampoo,conditioner,hairspray,Q-tips,bandaid,toothbrush,toothpaste,
hairbrush,deodorant,perfume,make-up,lotions,etc.)• Garbagecan• SchoolSupplies(pens/pencils,notebooks,schoolbooks,backpack)• Laundrybasket/detergent• Bathcaddy(showerbasket)• Foodandbeveragesforyourroom• Smallapplianceslikeahotwaterboiler,toaster,ricemaker,etc.• Roomdecorations(pictureframes,pictures,posters,furniture,throwpillows,rugetc.)• Cellphoneandplans/prepaidcard(Insomeuncommonsituations,studentsmayhavedifficulty
gettingtheirphonesfromhometoworkintheUS,andinsuchcases,thismaybenecessary.)• Cups,glasses,plates,bowl,silverware,etc.• Cookingsupplies(pans,saucepans,ladles,bowls,spatula,measuringcups/spoons,etc.)• Basicmedicine(painrelief,coldmedicine,etc.)
WhatNOTtopackforyourtriptotheU.S.:
• Undocumenteddrugsandmedications• Food(unpackagedfoodfromanimalsorplantsisnotadmissibleintotheU.S.andyoumight
receiveafineattheborderifyoutrytobringthemin.)Formoreinformation,visitUSCustomsandBorderPatrol.
• Illegallycopiedproducts(piratedmusic/movies,software,etc.)• Liquidsinyourcarry-onbaggagemustbeverysmall(travelsize)andsealedinaclearplastic
bag.Itgenerallyisnotaproblemtopacklargerliquiditems(shampoo,etc.)inyourcheckedbag.FormorespecificinformationvisittheTSAguidelines.