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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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Wednesday, July 4, 2007
After arrival in USA Pg 1
Enjoy your flight. Try to learn more about other nations from the co-passengers. There can be international stops on your way to the U.S.
3.1 International Stops : Generally passengers are required to get down at an International stop, which might be for Security checkup or cleaning of the airplane. You will be given a 'transit card` or say 'transit visa`. Normally the halt is for a couple of hours. Listen to the announcement, which is always made before the international halt. You will hear information about departure time, gate number etc. After getting down at Intl. Airport , you can move around in the airport. But be at the gate within 45 minutes of your flight's departure for the onward journey, cause they may require checking your tickets etc. Once you get in, you are all set to take off for the final destination.
3.2 Immigration : The first thing you need to go through at the port-of-entry U.S. airport (international airport where you first land in the U.S. ), after landing is the immigration and customs clearance. After which you may board a domestic flight to reach your final destination. Before getting down at your port-of-entry final international halt, inside the plane, you will be given a form to fill up called I-94. SPECIFY DCI`s CONTACT NUMBER, ADDRESS AND OTHER OFFICIAL INFORMATION AS YOUR CONTACT NUMBER, ADDRESS WHERE YOU ILL STAY etc.
On alighting from the plane you may ask people or signs will guide you to the immigration. Keep your passport, H1-paper (Blue form) and the form you filled inside the plane, handy. At the counter you might be asked some questions. TALK ABSOLUTELY TO THE POINT. DON`T TRY TO LIE. MAKE SURE THAT WHATEVER YOU SAY IS WRITTEN ON THE PAPER. You will be given the counter foil of I-94 form. Keep that very carefully. And say to yourself "WELCOME TO USA".
3.3 Baggage Claim : Try to acquire some 25 cent coins (called "quarters"), which you may need for getting a trolley cart for your baggage and also for making telephone calls etc. Thereafter move toward the baggage claim carousel assigned to your flight; simply follow the signs directing you to the place. Collect your luggage and look for signs directing you to customs clearance. At the customs clearance they may ask you to open your bags for a security check/verification.
3.4 Domestic Flight: Since the Port-of-entry may not be your final destination in the U.S. and you have to proceed onwards, locate the counter for the domestic airline you will be taking to your final destination. Above all don't hesitate or feel shy to ask for help from airport support staff (at information desks) or police officers, if you need anything.
Follow signs directing you to your domestic flight because you will need a boarding pass. If it is far away, take the Airport shuttle (bus) service that is free. If you don't know where to get down, tell the driver in advance and he will drop you off at the proper place. At the counter (podium) check-in your baggage and get your boarding pass issued and ready. On arrival at the final destination, collect your baggage once again and look around for that someone who may be there to receive you. If you don't find anyone or you already have specific instructions, follow those, otherwise call up (telephone) the DCI area coordinator whose tel. number you should be carrying. Therefore remember to keep phone numbers handy. Get information from the DCI area-coordinator on the stay arrangements made for you. Finally, if no one comes to pick you up, try to locate the information counter from where you will get all the information regarding how to call for Also the Public Transport section of this guide will help you in understanding the travel facilities available in the U.S.
Using telephones
The first thing you might do when you come to USA is calling someone. So this is a good time to tell you about telephone usage. Telephone calls within U.S. are considered "local" (within the area of the caller) or "long distance" (outside the area of the caller). Local calls within a short region are free unless made from a public pay phone, which is a coin-operated machine. Long distance calls are charged at varying rates, depending on how you make the call (which long distance carrier/company you use), for how long you speak and the time of the day. Note that the telephone companies in the U.S. are private. Each local region is assigned an "area code". So the phone numbers are denoted as (area code)-123 4567. Where 123-4567 is your actual phone number. If you are calling a number within your "area" then you should dial only the phone number. If the call is outside your area
You need to dial 1-(area code)-123-4567, which is the long distance call. Again, sometimes when the area code is the same as yours, you may still have to dial a "1" before the number without the area code e.g. 1-<7-digit> To make an international call i.e. to India you need to dial 011-91-- e.g. 011-91-22-1234567. Here 011 indicate an international call. 91 is the country code for India . 22 is the "area code" for Bombay and 1234567 may be the actual phone number you want to dial.
Other important facilities provided are -
1. Yellow pages (Tel. directory) Advertisements and Telephone numbers of businesses.
2. Emergency Telephone Number There is one emergency number that you can dial for any type of emergency, which is 911 (Fire/Ambulance/Police).
3. Directory assistance Local telephone numbers - 411 Long distance - 1-(Area Code)-555-1212 Toll Free number enquiry - 1-800-555-1212
4. Toll free
Most of the 1-800 numbers are toll free. You will not be charged for the calls you make to such numbers. e.g. The toll free number for Mr. Ashok Agarwal (DCI California) is 1-800-969-1117. This is a toll free number and you can dial it from anywhere in the U.S. without having to pay for it, even from a public phone. Some telephone numbers have alphabets in them such as 1-800-COLLECT. To dial this number, just press the digit on the telephone pad which has the corresponding alphabet you want to dial on it, simple!.
Most people use answering machines, which are connected to their telephones, or some kind of voice mail system. It has a standard pre-recorded greeting which is played when you call up and then after some beeps, it records your message. Initially you will feel like you were talking to a dead person, but soon you realize the importance of owning an answering machine. We bet you'll buy one too!.
Using the PUBLIC "pay" phones : The important difference is, you need to insert the money first then dial the number. To operate a pay phone you need 25 cents. This pays for one local call. If your call is not connected your money is returned in the "coin return" slot.
Collect call - If you want the called party (person whom you are calling) to pay for the call then you make a collect call. To make a collect call pick up the receiver and press 0. Let the operator know that you want to make a COLLECT call, the operator will connect you to the phone number you need. But before that the operator will check with the other party if they want to collect (pay for) the call. An easier way is to dial 1-800-COLLECT from any phone and just follow the recorded instructions.
Time zones : There are four time zones in the U.S.
1) Eastern TZ
Example : Massachusetts , New York , Florida etc .
2) Central TZ ( lags Eastern TZ by one hour )
Example : Iowa , Kentucky , Indiana etc.
3) Mountain TZ ( lags Eastern TZ by two hours )
Example : Colorado , Utah , Wyoming etc.
4) Pacific TZ ( lags Eastern TZ by three hours )
Example : California , Oregon , Washington etc.
Daylight saving : As the name suggests, the time is set in such a way that maximum day
light could be used. e.g. During summer, the sun rises at around 4-5 o'clock. So the clock is set forward by one hour. This forces all activities to start one hour earlier so that maximum daylight is used till late in the evening.
Therefore : The Clock is set back by one hour on the first Sunday of November 1 (Fall Season) at 2:00 am . Clock is once again set forward by one hour on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 am . (Spring Season). The easiest way to remember this is FALL BACK, SPRING AHEAD. By the way, Arizona is the only state, which is not affected by day-light-saving. People there do not ever change the time in their clocks.
Currency
Dollar : 100 cents Quarter: 25 cents
Dime : 10 cents Nickel : 5 cents
Penny : 1 cent
Initially there is some confusion since the quarter is exactly of the same size and shape as the Indian 50 paise coin.
Public Transportation
All major cities have some sort of public transportation not necessarily very good or frequent or well connected. Therefore most people prefer to travel by their own cars. It is better that you own a car in the U.S. so that you are independent. But till you get to buy a car you can use the public transportation system or depend on your friends/colleagues for a ride.
5.1 Trains and Buses : In most cities, you may purchase Daily Tickets from the conductor or the driver on the train and buses each day. For more information on routes, schedules and fares, see the publications and maps published by the city's local authority. You can locate them in your telephone book.
5.2 Taxi Companies : In some areas you must telephone for a taxi and make an appointment. You will not find them waiting in the street corners but you do find them waiting in a queue at the airport. Taxis are listed in the yellow pages under the name "Taxi" or "Taxicabs".
When you call, tell the "dispatch" operator where you are and where you want to go. The dispatch operator will tell you how long it will take for the taxi to arrive at your starting point. He or she will ask for the telephone number, so they can call you if the taxi driver cannot locate you. You should ask for the estimated cost of the ride.
When you enter the taxi, the meter will read flat rate. This is the minimum charge. You will be charged the flat rate for each mile you travel.
3.1 International Stops : Generally passengers are required to get down at an International stop, which might be for Security checkup or cleaning of the airplane. You will be given a 'transit card` or say 'transit visa`. Normally the halt is for a couple of hours. Listen to the announcement, which is always made before the international halt. You will hear information about departure time, gate number etc. After getting down at Intl. Airport , you can move around in the airport. But be at the gate within 45 minutes of your flight's departure for the onward journey, cause they may require checking your tickets etc. Once you get in, you are all set to take off for the final destination.
3.2 Immigration : The first thing you need to go through at the port-of-entry U.S. airport (international airport where you first land in the U.S. ), after landing is the immigration and customs clearance. After which you may board a domestic flight to reach your final destination. Before getting down at your port-of-entry final international halt, inside the plane, you will be given a form to fill up called I-94. SPECIFY DCI`s CONTACT NUMBER, ADDRESS AND OTHER OFFICIAL INFORMATION AS YOUR CONTACT NUMBER, ADDRESS WHERE YOU ILL STAY etc.
On alighting from the plane you may ask people or signs will guide you to the immigration. Keep your passport, H1-paper (Blue form) and the form you filled inside the plane, handy. At the counter you might be asked some questions. TALK ABSOLUTELY TO THE POINT. DON`T TRY TO LIE. MAKE SURE THAT WHATEVER YOU SAY IS WRITTEN ON THE PAPER. You will be given the counter foil of I-94 form. Keep that very carefully. And say to yourself "WELCOME TO USA".
3.3 Baggage Claim : Try to acquire some 25 cent coins (called "quarters"), which you may need for getting a trolley cart for your baggage and also for making telephone calls etc. Thereafter move toward the baggage claim carousel assigned to your flight; simply follow the signs directing you to the place. Collect your luggage and look for signs directing you to customs clearance. At the customs clearance they may ask you to open your bags for a security check/verification.
3.4 Domestic Flight: Since the Port-of-entry may not be your final destination in the U.S. and you have to proceed onwards, locate the counter for the domestic airline you will be taking to your final destination. Above all don't hesitate or feel shy to ask for help from airport support staff (at information desks) or police officers, if you need anything.
Follow signs directing you to your domestic flight because you will need a boarding pass. If it is far away, take the Airport shuttle (bus) service that is free. If you don't know where to get down, tell the driver in advance and he will drop you off at the proper place. At the counter (podium) check-in your baggage and get your boarding pass issued and ready. On arrival at the final destination, collect your baggage once again and look around for that someone who may be there to receive you. If you don't find anyone or you already have specific instructions, follow those, otherwise call up (telephone) the DCI area coordinator whose tel. number you should be carrying. Therefore remember to keep phone numbers handy. Get information from the DCI area-coordinator on the stay arrangements made for you. Finally, if no one comes to pick you up, try to locate the information counter from where you will get all the information regarding how to call for Also the Public Transport section of this guide will help you in understanding the travel facilities available in the U.S.
Using telephones
The first thing you might do when you come to USA is calling someone. So this is a good time to tell you about telephone usage. Telephone calls within U.S. are considered "local" (within the area of the caller) or "long distance" (outside the area of the caller). Local calls within a short region are free unless made from a public pay phone, which is a coin-operated machine. Long distance calls are charged at varying rates, depending on how you make the call (which long distance carrier/company you use), for how long you speak and the time of the day. Note that the telephone companies in the U.S. are private. Each local region is assigned an "area code". So the phone numbers are denoted as (area code)-123 4567. Where 123-4567 is your actual phone number. If you are calling a number within your "area" then you should dial only the phone number. If the call is outside your area
You need to dial 1-(area code)-123-4567, which is the long distance call. Again, sometimes when the area code is the same as yours, you may still have to dial a "1" before the number without the area code e.g. 1-<7-digit> To make an international call i.e. to India you need to dial 011-91-- e.g. 011-91-22-1234567. Here 011 indicate an international call. 91 is the country code for India . 22 is the "area code" for Bombay and 1234567 may be the actual phone number you want to dial.
Other important facilities provided are -
1. Yellow pages (Tel. directory) Advertisements and Telephone numbers of businesses.
2. Emergency Telephone Number There is one emergency number that you can dial for any type of emergency, which is 911 (Fire/Ambulance/Police).
3. Directory assistance Local telephone numbers - 411 Long distance - 1-(Area Code)-555-1212 Toll Free number enquiry - 1-800-555-1212
4. Toll free
Most of the 1-800 numbers are toll free. You will not be charged for the calls you make to such numbers. e.g. The toll free number for Mr. Ashok Agarwal (DCI California) is 1-800-969-1117. This is a toll free number and you can dial it from anywhere in the U.S. without having to pay for it, even from a public phone. Some telephone numbers have alphabets in them such as 1-800-COLLECT. To dial this number, just press the digit on the telephone pad which has the corresponding alphabet you want to dial on it, simple!.
Most people use answering machines, which are connected to their telephones, or some kind of voice mail system. It has a standard pre-recorded greeting which is played when you call up and then after some beeps, it records your message. Initially you will feel like you were talking to a dead person, but soon you realize the importance of owning an answering machine. We bet you'll buy one too!.
Using the PUBLIC "pay" phones : The important difference is, you need to insert the money first then dial the number. To operate a pay phone you need 25 cents. This pays for one local call. If your call is not connected your money is returned in the "coin return" slot.
Collect call - If you want the called party (person whom you are calling) to pay for the call then you make a collect call. To make a collect call pick up the receiver and press 0. Let the operator know that you want to make a COLLECT call, the operator will connect you to the phone number you need. But before that the operator will check with the other party if they want to collect (pay for) the call. An easier way is to dial 1-800-COLLECT from any phone and just follow the recorded instructions.
Time zones : There are four time zones in the U.S.
1) Eastern TZ
Example : Massachusetts , New York , Florida etc .
2) Central TZ ( lags Eastern TZ by one hour )
Example : Iowa , Kentucky , Indiana etc.
3) Mountain TZ ( lags Eastern TZ by two hours )
Example : Colorado , Utah , Wyoming etc.
4) Pacific TZ ( lags Eastern TZ by three hours )
Example : California , Oregon , Washington etc.
Daylight saving : As the name suggests, the time is set in such a way that maximum day
light could be used. e.g. During summer, the sun rises at around 4-5 o'clock. So the clock is set forward by one hour. This forces all activities to start one hour earlier so that maximum daylight is used till late in the evening.
Therefore : The Clock is set back by one hour on the first Sunday of November 1 (Fall Season) at 2:00 am . Clock is once again set forward by one hour on the first Sunday of April at 2:00 am . (Spring Season). The easiest way to remember this is FALL BACK, SPRING AHEAD. By the way, Arizona is the only state, which is not affected by day-light-saving. People there do not ever change the time in their clocks.
Currency
Dollar : 100 cents Quarter: 25 cents
Dime : 10 cents Nickel : 5 cents
Penny : 1 cent
Initially there is some confusion since the quarter is exactly of the same size and shape as the Indian 50 paise coin.
Public Transportation
All major cities have some sort of public transportation not necessarily very good or frequent or well connected. Therefore most people prefer to travel by their own cars. It is better that you own a car in the U.S. so that you are independent. But till you get to buy a car you can use the public transportation system or depend on your friends/colleagues for a ride.
5.1 Trains and Buses : In most cities, you may purchase Daily Tickets from the conductor or the driver on the train and buses each day. For more information on routes, schedules and fares, see the publications and maps published by the city's local authority. You can locate them in your telephone book.
5.2 Taxi Companies : In some areas you must telephone for a taxi and make an appointment. You will not find them waiting in the street corners but you do find them waiting in a queue at the airport. Taxis are listed in the yellow pages under the name "Taxi" or "Taxicabs".
When you call, tell the "dispatch" operator where you are and where you want to go. The dispatch operator will tell you how long it will take for the taxi to arrive at your starting point. He or she will ask for the telephone number, so they can call you if the taxi driver cannot locate you. You should ask for the estimated cost of the ride.
When you enter the taxi, the meter will read flat rate. This is the minimum charge. You will be charged the flat rate for each mile you travel.
The day before checklist and in flight tips
The day before Checklist for Students Traveling to USA
• Airline tickets, Passport, I-20 (Travel documents/immigration documents).
• Health care documents/Immunization form and immunization completion certificate.
• General and specific medication/Spectacle and Contact Lenses and spares.
• Clothing and Accessories: Sweaters, Umbrella/raincoat, even a pair of good water-proof boots if you can.
• Formal attire and traditional attire.
• Required pots and pans, even a masala box if you can.
• Edible items/Spices/Masalas
• Textbooks, plastic files and folders to start you off in school. Other Stationery you think will be useful.
• Your list of contact numbers and useful addresses.
• Some loose change in 25 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents or at least in 1 dollar bills.
• Travelers' checks/cash for foreign exchange.
Things to be kept in Hand Baggage
• Some medicines (including for air-sickness)
• Novel/mags/books for in-flight reading
• Sweater
• Original important documents (I-20, visa, tickets ...)
• Enough money (little cash, travelers' checks)
• Address book/phone book (Indian & US)
• Copies of your photo (passport size)
• Enlisted steps to be followed in case of emergency (accident, theft, etc)
• Things to survive for a week in case luggage gets misplaced (two sets of clothes, valuables like addresses etc)
Things to be kept on person
• Shorter extract of contact addresses - especially of people coming to pick you up.
• Receipt got along with travelers' cheques - in case you lose the Travelers’ Cheques
Things to be left at home
• List of addresses/phone numbers at which info about you can be obtained
• One copy of all your important documents
• A copy of all relevant parts of Medical History files
• Arrange to collect/redirect mail from your room/hostel
• Arrange to apply/collect/mail your transcripts (about 10 in number preferable)
• Your tailoring measurements
• A few blank signed papers or Power of attorney to your parents.
On the day of the flight & in-flight later
• Since it is going to be a long flight wear something comfortable (Cotton dress + full hand shirt). Wear your shoes in-flight. You can remove them (some airlines give in-flight shoes - else relax in socks)
• Be at the airport 3-4 hours before flight departure
• Relax during flight, sleep as much as possible
• For vegetarians - watch out before you eat - you may get non-veg even if you had asked for veg. Veg. food is generally bland. Fruits/juice is good choices. (Before ordering anything on board check if you have to pay for it separately for it). Don't hesitate to ask questions.
• Once out of India be very sharp.
• Don't hesitate to talk to people to ask questions -
• Usually they will answer all your queries properly.
• Airline tickets, Passport, I-20 (Travel documents/immigration documents).
• Health care documents/Immunization form and immunization completion certificate.
• General and specific medication/Spectacle and Contact Lenses and spares.
• Clothing and Accessories: Sweaters, Umbrella/raincoat, even a pair of good water-proof boots if you can.
• Formal attire and traditional attire.
• Required pots and pans, even a masala box if you can.
• Edible items/Spices/Masalas
• Textbooks, plastic files and folders to start you off in school. Other Stationery you think will be useful.
• Your list of contact numbers and useful addresses.
• Some loose change in 25 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents or at least in 1 dollar bills.
• Travelers' checks/cash for foreign exchange.
Things to be kept in Hand Baggage
• Some medicines (including for air-sickness)
• Novel/mags/books for in-flight reading
• Sweater
• Original important documents (I-20, visa, tickets ...)
• Enough money (little cash, travelers' checks)
• Address book/phone book (Indian & US)
• Copies of your photo (passport size)
• Enlisted steps to be followed in case of emergency (accident, theft, etc)
• Things to survive for a week in case luggage gets misplaced (two sets of clothes, valuables like addresses etc)
Things to be kept on person
• Shorter extract of contact addresses - especially of people coming to pick you up.
• Receipt got along with travelers' cheques - in case you lose the Travelers’ Cheques
Things to be left at home
• List of addresses/phone numbers at which info about you can be obtained
• One copy of all your important documents
• A copy of all relevant parts of Medical History files
• Arrange to collect/redirect mail from your room/hostel
• Arrange to apply/collect/mail your transcripts (about 10 in number preferable)
• Your tailoring measurements
• A few blank signed papers or Power of attorney to your parents.
On the day of the flight & in-flight later
• Since it is going to be a long flight wear something comfortable (Cotton dress + full hand shirt). Wear your shoes in-flight. You can remove them (some airlines give in-flight shoes - else relax in socks)
• Be at the airport 3-4 hours before flight departure
• Relax during flight, sleep as much as possible
• For vegetarians - watch out before you eat - you may get non-veg even if you had asked for veg. Veg. food is generally bland. Fruits/juice is good choices. (Before ordering anything on board check if you have to pay for it separately for it). Don't hesitate to ask questions.
• Once out of India be very sharp.
• Don't hesitate to talk to people to ask questions -
• Usually they will answer all your queries properly.
Carry luggage tips and shopping list
The carry baggage is the biggest problem while coming to U.S. What to carry? How much to carry? Do I carry more woolen clothes 'cause its cold out there? Well, we all think, it depends!!
Don't carry too many heavy utensils, cooker etc. You can buy most of the utensils there. They are not costly and you don't have to carry much. You can carry some spices with you if you want to, 'cause after going there you may start missing the Indian food taste. Make sure you get a cooker though, if you need one, because, they can get expensive in the U.S. .
Bring atleast one pair of formal suit, you will require that for job interviews. Don't carry too many warm clothes (unless you are going there in winter), or sports shoes etc. It would be better if you buy them after going there. That way you can buy the latest style. But you should carry leather shoes from India , since leather items are costly in the U.S. Rest, it all depends on you and your needs!!
Clothings
Usually clothes are machine washed once a week (Laundromat) - hence one week supply of clothes (+ one week backup) is needed. Get all clothes little loose - clothes may shrink in machine wash & you will probably grow fatter.
• 14-15 sets of undergarments, socks, handkerchiefs
• towels, napkins
• Casuals: jeans (at least 4-6), T-shirts/sweats (6 or more), shorts ( for
Outdoor, indoor and sports use)
• 5 sets of good shirts, pants
• a good swimming trunk + few shorts
• a tie + 1-2 leather belts
• 3-6 ordinary towels (Turkish ones start stinking)
• a bed sheet
• Night wear 2-3 pair
• thermal underwear (2-4)
• extra woolen sweaters
• Formals: One suit
• Ethnic ware: kurta pajama for guys.
• Footwear: shoes, sneakers, leather chappals/sandals/ bathroom slippers
Note:
• Sleeveless woolen sweaters are enough for warm places, woolen socks not recommended if not going to a cold place (checkout weather condition of the place you are going)
• Winter clothing’s: sweaters (pure wool at least 2), windcheaters, mufflers, winter gloves, caps, thermal underwear (if required), gloves, woolen socks, woolen cap, heavy jacket.
• Wear your shoes to save space in the box. If needed buy only
• Leather shoes (other types of shoes are cheap in US). For some weather Conditions Indian leather shoes may crack.
• Don't worry yourself if you can't bring any of the stuff listed above - most of them are available pretty cheap in the US (made in China). Exceptions are leather goods, formal wear.
Kitchen Equipments
• Kitchen napkin x 2 scrubber
• Frying pan
• Pressure cooker with spare gasket and spare valve
• "sandshi" ( a pair of tongs used to lift an utensil)
• Saucepans (nonstick, at least 2)
• Lids
• Rolling pin
• Zaara
• Plates, "katoris", bowls, glasses/mugs (one or two each)
• Forks, spoons, knives, teaspoons
• Serving spoons
• Potato peeler
• Spatula
• "kadhai"
• Cutting knife
• Cutting pad
• Melamine bowls suitable for use with microwave oven
• A dabba/containers
• A small stainless steel oil container
• A small container for serving ghee (if required)
• Can opener, bottle opener (if required).
Food spices
As per your home usage and mom's advise.
Some suggestions are papad, pickles (make sure they are packed in leakproof packing)
dhania powder, chilli powder, haldi, hing, garam masala, mustard seeds,jeera seeds, other home made spices of your own choices
Medicines
All general medicines as suggested by family physician.
Toiletries
• Chap Stick,
• Razor and Blades,
• Tooth paste,
• Tooth brush,
• Tongue cleaner (if you use),
• Soap,
• Shampoo,
• Talcum powder,
• Nail cutter,
• Shaving kit,
• Comb,
• Body lotions,
• Face pack,
• Face wash,
• Deodorant,
• Cold cream,
NOTE:
You can get it all here, but bring some so don’t have to go for shopping as soon as you arrive.
Other small tools and accessories
• Screwdriver
• A pair of scissors
• Safety pins
• Sewing threads (white, black, and grey)
• Needles
• Buttons for shirts and pants
• Pencil cells (for mp3 player, camera, and alarm clock)
• Alarm clock
• Coat hangers
• Shoe brush
• Shoe polish
Bed Linens
• Blanket,
• Bedspreads
• Bed sheets (double bed size- 2 no)
• Pillow covers (big largest size available) - 2 no)
Study Materials
• Books which you feel you should have (try to carry Indian editions as US
• Editions are expensive)
• CDs of software required for your profession
• Calculator
• Micro tip
• Pencils
• Refills for the same
• Good pens
• Eraser
• Stapler and staples
• Cello tape
• Drawing accessories if required or other equipment required for your profession.
Tuesday, July 3, 2007
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