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This list is given to help the Indian students coming to UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO

                                                                                                                      

 CLOTHING                                             QUANTITY

 

1.   Full Sleeve  Shirts                                                        2

2.   Half Sleeve Shirts                                                        2

3.   Formal Trousers                                                         1(Optional)

4.   Blazer/suit                                                                  1 (Optional)

5.   T-shirts                                                                        6

6.   Jeans                                                                           4

7.   Shorts/Cargos/Bermudas                                             2

8.   Belts                                                                           2

9.   Traditional Wear                                                         1( For any Indian Festivals)

10. Sweater, monkey cap                                                 1(Strongly Recommended)

11. Pajamas/Night Suit                                                     2

12. Underwear (briefs)                                                   12

11.  Banyans (vests)                                                       12

12.  Towels                                                                      2

13. Handkerchiefs                                                            6

14. Bedsheets                                                                   3

15. Blankets                                                        *Not Recommended

16. Jacket                                                            *Not Recommended

17. Thermal wear                                                             1 (Woolen)

 

                        FOOTWEAR

1. Chappals/Sandals                                                             1

2. Slippers                                                                            1

3. Formal Black Leather shoes                                             1

4. Casual Sports Shoes                                                        1(Cheap in Canada)

*These items are cheaply available in Canada. You find comforters instead of blankets and fleece jackets instead  of leather jackets apt for Canadian weather conditions.

 

 

                  TOILETERIES

 

 

1.  Shaving Blades/Catridges                                                 6(Cheap in Canada)

 

2.  Razor                                                                                1(Cheap in Canada)

 

3.  Shaving Cream                                                                  1

 

4.  Trimming Scissors                                                            1

 

5.  Tooth Brush                                                                      1

 

6.  Tooth Paste                                                                       1

 

7.  Comb                                                                                1

 

8.  Hair Oil                                                                             1(Small

Bottle)(Optional)

 

9. Talcum Powder                                                                 Optional

 

10. Shampoo                                                                         Optional

 

11. Bathing Soap                                                                      2

 

               COOKING

 

 

1.   Pressure Cooker  3lt/5lt                                                    1(Recommended)

 

2.   Spare  Weight Valves                                                        2

 

3.   Spare Safety Valves                                                          2

 

4.   Spare Gaskets                                                                    2

 

5.   Frying Pans( Deep and Flat)                                              1 Each

 

6.   Spoons                                                                                6

 

7.   Glasses(Steel)                                                                    2

 

8.   Plates(Steel)(Ceramic not Recommended)                        2

 

9.   Tea Filter                                                                            1

 

10. Khadai                                                                                1     

 

11. Cutting Board                                                                      Cheaply Available

 

12. Tea Powder                                                                         1  Kg

 

13. Instant Coffee/Nescafe                                                         ½ Kg

 

14.Turmeric Powder/Haldi                                                         1/2  Kg

 

15. Musterd Seeds/Mouri/Mohari/Ri                                          250 gm

 

16. Red Chilly Powder                                                               1 ½ Kg

 

17.  Garam Masala                                                                     ½ Kg

 

18. Dhane Powder                                                                      250 gm

 

19. Jeer Powder/Jeera                                                                 250 gm

 

20. Asofotida/Hing                                                                      250 gm

 

21. Sambar Powder                                                                     1kg

 

22. Cholle Masala                                                                        1 kg(Optional)

 

23. Pav Bhaji Masala                                                                   1 Kg(Optional)

 

24. Dals                                                                                       2 kg Each

25. Clove/Lavang                                                                         50 gm

 

26. Papad                                                                                  Optional

 

27. Pickles                                                                            Get as many as you can  (Properly Packed)

 

                  STATIONARY

 

1.  School Bag                                                                             1

 

2.  Pen                                                                                         2

 

3.  Pencils                                                                                    2

 

4.  Sharpner                                                                                 1

 

5.  Clucth Pencil/Pentil(0.5 mm)                                                   1

 

6.  Lead Box(0.5 mm)                                                                 1

 

7.  Steel Scale 6                                                                           1

 

8.  Scientific Calculator                                                                 1

 

9.  Glue                                                                                        1

 

10.Note books                                                                         Optional

 

11. Concise Dictonary                                                              Optional

 

 

                  DOCUMENTS(TO BE STRICTLY FOLLOWED)

 

 

1. Passport Photocopies                                         Leave a copy in each bag you bring

 

2. Admission Letter                                               Leave a copy in each bag you bring

 

3. Offer letter & visa Photocopies                         Leave a copy in each bag you bring

 

4. Credentials                                                         Keep them in the bag you carry

 

5. Transcripts                                                         Keep them in the bag  you carry

 

6. Recommendation Letter                                      Bring some extra for any use later

 

7. Medical Fitness Certificate                                  Keep it in the bag you carry

 

8. Vaccination Certificate                                        Keep it in the bag you carry

 

9. International Drivers License                               Optional

 

10. Recent Passport Photographs/negatives               4

 

11. Indian Calander                                                  Optional

 

12. Receipts of travelers cheques                              Keep it in the bag you carry 

 

13. Cash in dollars                                                   200 (Keep it with you)

 

                  MISCELLANEOUS

 

1. Spectacles/Contact Lenses                                    5( Very Costly Over Here)

 

2. Contact Lense Solution                                         Check your self

 

3. Stitching Kit                                                           1

 

4. Alarm Clock                                                          1(Recommended)

 

5. Camera                                                                  Optional

 

6. Walkman                                                               Optional

 

7. Music Cassettes/CDs                                             Recommended

 

8. Wallet(to hold credit cards also)                            1 (Recommended)

 

 

MOST IMPORTANT

The originals of Passport, Admission Letter,visa MUST  be in the bag you  carry with yourself through out  the journey.

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