BRIEF GUIDE ABOUT THINGS TO BRING, WHEN YOU ARE TRAVELLING ABROAD.

Cash:

You can carry approx. 10,000 Euros with you.

Clothing and Bedding:

a) 5 pairs of Jeans b) 8-10 T-Shirts (full sleeves+ half sleeves)c) 1 dress pantd) 1-2 Full sleeve Shirtse) 2 Beltsf) 1 Shalwar Qameez (optional)g) 5 Under Vestsh) 5-10 Underwear (As per your use)i) 1-2 Sweaters (Buy it from Kamil Usmani shop at panorama center saddar or tariq road. They export this

stuff to Europe)j) 2 Jackets (Parachute, Leather, preferably wind and water proof)k) 2 Thermal innerl) 2 Mufflersm) 1 Pairs of Gloves (For Rough Winter)n) 1 Winter woolen Capo) 2 Handkerchiefsp) 2 Towelsq) 1 Single Bed sheet + 2 Pillow coverr) 4-6 Couple of cloth hangerss) Iron (optional – nobody irons clothes much here. Plus in winters, you will be covered by a jacket. You

may also buy one here later if you need)t) Trouser (for Night-2, 2-Proper)u) 2 Shorts

Shoes:

a) 1 Formal Shoesb) 2 Sneakers or Joggers (leather - good ones. Should last at least one semester. You may buy here later)c) 1 Sandal ( Nike or adidas, Buy it from Defence Sunday Bazaar)d) 1 Huwai Chappale) 10 Pairs Woolen Socks (good quality)

Cooking Utensils and Cutlery:

a) 1 Mugb) 2 Platec) 2 Spoons, 1 Fork, 1 Butter Knifed) 1 Cutting Knife (good quality – these are slightly expensive here)e) 1 Frying Panf) 1 Big Cooking Vessel (buy that much big so you can cook for 3-4 people rice in it at a time, most

preferably 5liters)

Note: these items may be divided with a friend if you will be sharing with him so as to save luggage space and weight.

Stationery and Books:

a) Ball pens (Box) and (Good Quality) Mechanical pencils with at least 3-packs of lead, an eraser, a sharpener, a highlighter (4), ruler and an ink pen if you use one.

b) A-4 Size Papers & Clip file (2) to hold these papers. (You can also buy it from here)c) Scientific Calculator (Casio Original – Beware from Chinese fake copy)d) Pocket Stapler (with pins), Paper Clip 1-box and Pocket Punch machinee) Tape, Glue stick-(UHU)f) Reference books (only those recommended by seniors – mostly books are available from the library).

Computer Hardware and Software:

a) 1 Headphones for voice-chatting home and 1-Ear Phone for university lecturesb) Mouse (hp or A4tech) + Padc) Laptop + cooling pad + School type bag (must be of good quality)d) Software (licenses are available for Windows, MS Office etc from the university

but sometimes there are compatibility issues with service packs. Install on your laptop if you are bringing one, else bring CDs).

e) 1 USB Flash drive (optional – there are lots of websites providing online storage space)

f) 1 Network Cable (about 5 meters long) with RJ45 connector (for LAN)g) 1 Wireless Router h) 1 ask for Euro socket adapteri) 1 Electric extension with Euro socket plug (must be of good quality)

You will get it from cooperative market sadder.

j) Cheap mobile phone (GSM Dual band), relatively expensive here NOT secondhand.

k) Miscellaneous:

a) Shaving kit + 2-packs of cartridges (razor), nail cutter, scissors.b) Comb/Hair brush, Shampoo (few sachets only).c) Perfume, Deodorant, Powder, Lotion, Cold Cream, Vaseline (if you use).d) 1 Toothbrush, 2 toothpaste tubee) 4 Dettol soap (If you use because u can’t get Dettol soap cheap here).f) Cooking Masala, herbs, Tea (very expensive here, buy as much as you can)g) 1 dozen noodles ( Don’t purchase Maggie, they get black after cooking, buy Indomie or Knorr)h) 1 Umbrella (small but strong folding one, good quality)i) Housewife kit (which contains a few needles, few threads and buttons - optional)j) Medicines (few bandages, Panadol, Aspirin, Zyrtec-D, saniplast etc. if you use some particular medicine

regularly, and then bring that with you. Skin ointments etc are not covered by insurance)k) Religious items (e.g. Quran, Jai Namaz) according to your religious beliefsl) 2 Ribbon Key chains

m) 1 Wallet (should have a coins compartment)n) 1 University bag (good quality)o) 2 Sets of Glasses (if you wear them) – quite expensive herep) Cigarettes are very expensive here, if you smoke. If you don't, it's not a bad idea to bring some for your

new friends here better kick off this expensive habit!!! q) 24 Passport photos (European Std. – Check R.P Specification)r) International driving license and good driving skills increases the chances of getting job.s) All Academic and Professional documents originals plus couple of attested copies.t) In case you are bringing an electrical appliance e.g. laptop, check its plug for compatibility. It should fit

in a euro socket. If it doesn’t, then bring an adapter for euro sockets. The electrical system is like in Pakistan: 220V, 50 Hz.

u) Haircut

Don't bring: Don't overload yourself with food stuff. It might cost you at the airport if you exceed the weight limits set by your airline.

Power ratings: The household voltage here is 220V. So the same electronic equipment (your mobile and laptop charger) will work well here.

General clothing instructions: Please remember, that the temperature drops to as low as -25 to -30 regularly in winter. So clothes that can keep you warm are important. Buildings are designed such that you will not need to wear warm cloths inside, but obviously you will need them outdoors. Dress pants and shirts are not commonly used here by students. But it is always good to have a set for interviews.

Before you leave for Finland, have a haircut good enough to free from hairstyle worries for at least two months. Haircut is very expensive here.

During your journey: Don't try your new jeans or your new T-shirt for your journey. New clothes often become uncomfortable and cause irritation. Use the clothes you have washed at least once before.

Don't travel in Shalwar Qameez. Put on jeans and a T-shirt. This is important because you should not appear an Alien and you will have un-necessary attraction at some airports that can lead to un-necessary questioning by airport staff. Having a beard won't make trouble so don't worry about that. Also have a sweater in your hand carry as you might feel cold during the journey (especially when you arrive Finland, Sweden, Norway or somewhere else).

Security authorities and airport officials don't like jokes. So answer the questions asked straight to the point and politely and take it easy. Don't be too serious and don't be too smiley. Appear normal. Don't object to any security checking procedures at airports. Taking off the shoes and the belt is a necessary security check at almost all airports nowadays.

Mobile phones: The mobile network here is GSM so any dual band GSM phone will work here (Same like in Pakistan). The cell phone you bring here should not be second hand as second hand set might have been stolen from Europe and sold to you. If it was stolen from somewhere in Europe, it will not work here.

Safety of your precious luggage: Keep all your important documents and your money in your hand-carry or your pocket. Don't keep them in your booked luggage as booked luggage always has the chance of being lost. Take care of your passport. DONT trust anyone with your precious luggage. Don't feel safe at airports and train stations even. Many students have lost their money and original documents when they become careless here.

Don't think it’s Europe and no one will steal your belongings. Keep your luggage in your sight and don't even dare to put your hand-carry down. Someone might run away with it in a flash (trust me). Pickpockets are also common in crowded places here.

Documents at hand during the journey: Apart from your passport and boarding passes, keep a copy of your passport and two copies of your admission letter in your reach throughout the journey. FIA officials at Karachi airport often ask for a passport copy and admission letter. They are the biggest assholes you ever met and don’t get nervous in front of them otherwise they will nag you. Immigration Officials at Finnish airport will also ask for your admission letter.