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Following are a list of stuff which are highly recommended to be brought from India:

• Dress:

  • Formals: One suit (Optional), ties (1/2), shirts and trousers (2/3), traditional saris/kurta
  • Casuals: Jeans (3/4), T-shirts & sweats (6+), cotton shirts (3+), shorts (for outdoor, indoor, sports use) (2/3)
  • Footwear: Sneakers, formal shoes, leather chappals /sandals, bathroom slippers
  • Winter wear: Sweaters (at most 2), muffler/ scarf, woolen cap
  • Undergarments: 15 sets of undergarments and socks, preferably cotton
  • Miscellaneous: Towel (2+), napkins (1/2), leather belts (2+), handkerchiefs (6+)
  • Linen: Bed sheets (double bed size, 2), pillow covers (big, 2). Get a thick blanket. Comforters (multi layered thick blankets) can be bought here
  • Winter jacket, winter gloves, caps, windcheaters, tracksuits, good sweaters, comforter are better to be bought here. Leather jackets are not needed for this place (its optional); u can buy sweatshirts (don’t worry u will get to know it soon), and other winter accessories for cheap here.
    Undergarments decide the frequency of your laundry, so make sure to bring a lot. The washing machines are quite big and u can do your laundry once in 2-3 weeks. So u can save both money and valuable time.

   

• Kitchen:

  • Cooking Utensils: Non-stick pan (1/2), non-stick tava, pressure cooker (for 2 people)(get spare gaskets and safety valves)
  • Others: spoons, forks, knives, cups, glasses (2 each), cutter plate, a melamine (microwaveable) set (Optional) consisting of plates, soup-bowls and regular bowls (2 each)
  • Condiments and spices: garam masala, pav bhaji masala, chole masala, sambhar & rasam masala, haldi, chill powder, jeera, dhania. Dhal, coffee, tea for 1st month.
  • Others: pickles, papad, homemade snacks etc

   

• Toilette:
  Toothbrush, toothpaste, tongue-cleaners, soap, a complete shaving kit,(all in a toiletry bag), shampoo, talcum powder etc

• Medicines:
  A nine-digit Social Security number (SSN) remains your first and continuous link with Social Security and the US government. It helps to accurately record your activities such as employments, visa status, stay, bank accounts, etc. SSN generally are assigned to people who are authorized to work in the United States. For international students, please see here.
  Typically one does not carry SSN card and one cannot use student ID for identification purpose outside UTK campus. Passport works as the best proof of identify for city and state purposes but one does not like to carry it always. For this reason, it is always better to have a state ID which is typically a driving license issued by the US state.

• Study Materials & Stationary:
  Your calculator, micro tip pencils + refills (2), good pens (2), eraser, stapler & staples, Indian calendar, backpack. (Most of the stationary is optional. You can also buy it here)

• Others:
  Needles & thread, buttons, nail cutter, tool kit, umbrella, sports equipment if you play tennis, squash, swimming

• Entertainment:
  Your favorite Indian/ Western music cassettes/CDs, walkman (optional), your favorite books
  Personal: Family photos, ‘Indian’ ethnic stuff (gifts/personal use) An up-to-date address book of all your acquaintances/ friends/ relatives in the USA – Canada region, photos of deities (if religious-minded)

• Also, please make sure to bring your traditional attire (saris, salwar-kameezes, ghagras, kurta-pyjamas, shervanis, dhotis etc.) to add color to the Indian get-togethers. Our festivals are a great way to showcase your talents as well. So if you are a singer, dancer, musician, anything let us know and bring along any of your equipment or costumes if possible. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to flaunt your skills!

Once you arrive at UTK, we think that you cannot afford to miss the following:

• Orientation:
  It is the single most important thing to attend once you are at UTK. If you do not attend Orientation with CIE your program will be terminated. All students whose native language is NOT English are usually required to take the exam.

  • International Student Orientation
  • Graduate Student Orientation

• Insurance:
  Medical expenses in US can get really expensive and it is mandatory for an international student to have an insurance. For insurance plans, clinical services and immunization requirements go through this

• Student ID:
  Student identification card is required to access most of the facilities in UTK. It is issued by the Vol Card office

• Social Security Number and State ID:
  A nine-digit Social Security number (SSN) remains your first and continuous link with Social Security and the US government. It helps to accurately record your activities such as employments, visa status, stay, bank accounts, etc. SSN generally are assigned to people who are authorized to work in the United States. For international students, please see here.
  Typically one does not carry SSN card and one cannot use student ID for identification purpose outside UTK campus. Passport works as the best proof of identify for city and state purposes but one does not like to carry it always. For this reason, it is always better to have a state ID which is typically a driving license issued by the US state