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Clothes
Sr No.ThingsDescription & Qty
1Gloves1, preferably woollen, later you can buy here
2Handkerchiefsupto you, just to remind you
3beltsupto you, just to remind you
4woollen capget 1, you will need it, trust me
5napkinsupto you, just to remind you
6shirts (full formal)upto you, just to remind you
7shirts casualupto you, just to remind you
8T-shirtsupto you, just to remind you
9Jacketbring 1 or 2 initially, but later you end up buying here, trust me
10Woollen sweatersbring 1 or 2 initially, but later you end up buying here, trust me
11Thermalsrecommended , but still upto you
12Towelsupto you, just to remind you
13Traditional wearwhen you wear it here, it gives you Indian feeling
14Trousersupto you, just to remind you
15Coat/blazersyou will need it, you are entering international level
16Sport shoesupto you, just to remind you
17slippers upto you, just to remind you
18sandalsupto you, just to remind you
19Socks-woollenupto you, just to remind you
20socks-normalupto you, just to remind you
21formal shoesupto you, just to remind you
22casual shoesbring something non-slippery, gets handy when snowing
Utensils
1Pansbetter you bring, though you get here, induction based
2Rice cookerinduction based again
3Rolling pinif you want to make rotis
4knives , spoons,all upto you, you get it over here a lot
5Serving spoonsbring them if you want to
6Tawanot compulsory, just telling if you need them.
7Spicesyou favourite spices , because you are gonna miss them.
8Some M/W boxescomes handy a lot
Stationery
Sr No.ThingsDescription & Qty
1Scientific CalculatorIts very expensive here, so do bring it
2Notebooksbring around 4-5
3Pens,pencilsJust reminding you
4FilesJust to keep some papers.
Cosmetics
Sr No.ThingsDescription & Qty
1After Shave / Cologne1 Bottle
2Antiseptic Powder / Solution1 Bottle
3Band AidFew
4Cold Cream (Medium)1 Bottle
5Combs / Hair BrushesAs you need
6Cotton & GauzeOnly for emergencies
7Deo Spray1 Bottle
8Detergent Powder / SoapJust for few days
9Ear Cleaning Buds1 packet
10Mirror (Small)1
11Nail Clipper1
12Shampoo (Small)Just for few days
13Shaving Blades2 sets
14Shaving Cream / Gel1 bottle
15Shaving Razor1
16Toothbrush4
17ToothpasteSmall, Just for few days
18Lip balm3 tubes
Miscellaneous Items
Sr No.ThingsDescription & Qty
1Locksbring some
2Pillow coversone spare, you will get here though
3Torchupto you
4Spare spectaclesupto you
5Raincoat/UmbrellaHighly recommended, bring them.
6LAN Cablemight be handy
7European Adapterbring them
Certificate and Documents
Sr No.ThingsDescription & Qty
1Admit Letter(s)
2Degree Certificate
3Insurance Documents - HealthJust reminding you
4Original Marks Cards
5Passport and Visa
6Passport Size Photographs
7Personal Medicine Prescriptions
8Travel Documents - Air Ticket
9Travel Documents - Others
Last Minute stuff
Visit your dentist, eye doctor and family physician for a complete check up.
Pack a small medicine kit in consultation with your family physician for minor ailments and illnesses
Make copies of all the documents and certificates you are carrying and leave a set at home.
Write down important phone numbers of contacts and Bank A/c numbers of your parents
Inform the International Office of your Univ. about your arrival date, time etc. well in advance.
Keep the phone nos of any known contacts in Germany handy.
Have a hair cut before leaving as it is pretty expensive in Germany, as much as 10 Euro for a sitting


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