Utensils:
Depends on whether you guys plan to cook alone or with your housemates, since most people don't get time to cook daily, stuff is generally prepared for two days at a go - so keep this in mind when you buy vessels, etc.
Typical stuff you may want is:
Ø 2-3 plates,
Ø Glasses
Ø Cups and bowls
Ø Forks (2 each)
Ø Serving spoons
Ø Couple of cooking vessels
Ø Pressure cooker - 3 liters
Ø Cooker containers and spares (rings and valves)
Ø Non-stick frying pan with turner
Ø Tongs and knives
Ø Cutting board for vegetables
Ø 2-3 patella’s that fit into each other and that preferably have handles
Ø 1 pressure pan (Prestige), ask your prospective roommate to get one too
Ø Utensils holder
Ø Plates (2-3 steel plates, beaker size and 2-3 plastic plates of both beaker and normal size)
Ø 2-3 plastic bowls (katories)
Ø 6 spoons and a couple of steel glasses
Ø Serrated knife.
Summarizing your Utensils list:
1) Cooker 1 no. + spares
2) Cookers Containers 2 no.(with their lids)
3) Kadai 1 no.
4) Non stick tawa 1 no.
5) Spoons 6 no.
6) Grip 1 no.
7) Chapati fork/tong 1 no.
8) Laddle for poori 1 no.
9) Spatula types used while making roti) 1 no.
10) Knife 2 no.
11) Peeler 1 no.
12) Serving spoons (for dal, curry and rice) 3 no.
13) Knife& Fork 6 no.
14) Sauce pan 2 no.
15) Steel containers to heat food 2 no. (with lid)
16) Rolling Pin/ Belan (to make rotis) 1 no.
17) Plate 1 no.
18) Katori 3 no.
19) Glass 2 no.
20) Cutting board 1 no.
21) Eating knives 2 no.
22) Coffee spoon for salt etc 3 no.
23) Small size plastic spoons for masala 1 no
Saturday, January 10, 2009
PERSONAL ACCESSORIES
Personal accessories:
Ø Hangers for clothes,
Ø Wallet - one that has space for cards - you normally don't carry much cash with you.
Ø Shaving kit & Blades (get a good stock, they are costly In US). Brush & toothpaste (these are also expensive in US).
Ø Soap (get a couple of bars of bathing soap till you go for the first groceries in US).
Ø Combs & hair oil (if you use hair-oil get a years supply of your favorites).
Ø Small mirror (just in case even if you are not a narcicist!).
Ø Nail cutter.
Ø Small scissors, Safety pin bunch. Mini-sewing kit with some buttons.
Summarizing your Personal accessories list:
1) Soap 6 no.
2) Shampoo 3 bottles
3) Towels 2 no.
4) Napkin 6 no.
5) Body spray 3 no.
6) Perfume 2 no.
7) After shave 1 no.
8) Tooth paste 6 no.
9) Tooth brush 6 no.
10) Shaving tube 2 no.
11) Mach 3 razor 2 no.
12) Blades 20 no. (mach3)
13) Blanket 1 no.
14) Duster 4 no. (for cleaning)
15) Scrub 2 no.
16) Sponge 2 no.
17) Bedsheets 2 thick + 2 thin
18) Pillow 1 no.
19) Comb 2 no.
20) Nail cutter 2 no.
21) Rubber band 1 packet
22) Scissors 1 pair
23) Calculator 1 no.
24) Pass port and stamp size snaps 36 each,
25) Photos of your family
26) CDs of songs
27) Medicines + first aid kit
28) Digital diary
29) Books
30) Back pack
31) Key Chains
32) Torch Alarm clock.
33) Camera & Camera roll 6 nos
34) Mirror
35) Soap box
Ø Hangers for clothes,
Ø Wallet - one that has space for cards - you normally don't carry much cash with you.
Ø Shaving kit & Blades (get a good stock, they are costly In US). Brush & toothpaste (these are also expensive in US).
Ø Soap (get a couple of bars of bathing soap till you go for the first groceries in US).
Ø Combs & hair oil (if you use hair-oil get a years supply of your favorites).
Ø Small mirror (just in case even if you are not a narcicist!).
Ø Nail cutter.
Ø Small scissors, Safety pin bunch. Mini-sewing kit with some buttons.
Summarizing your Personal accessories list:
1) Soap 6 no.
2) Shampoo 3 bottles
3) Towels 2 no.
4) Napkin 6 no.
5) Body spray 3 no.
6) Perfume 2 no.
7) After shave 1 no.
8) Tooth paste 6 no.
9) Tooth brush 6 no.
10) Shaving tube 2 no.
11) Mach 3 razor 2 no.
12) Blades 20 no. (mach3)
13) Blanket 1 no.
14) Duster 4 no. (for cleaning)
15) Scrub 2 no.
16) Sponge 2 no.
17) Bedsheets 2 thick + 2 thin
18) Pillow 1 no.
19) Comb 2 no.
20) Nail cutter 2 no.
21) Rubber band 1 packet
22) Scissors 1 pair
23) Calculator 1 no.
24) Pass port and stamp size snaps 36 each,
25) Photos of your family
26) CDs of songs
27) Medicines + first aid kit
28) Digital diary
29) Books
30) Back pack
31) Key Chains
32) Torch Alarm clock.
33) Camera & Camera roll 6 nos
34) Mirror
35) Soap box
FOOTWARE
FOOTWARE:
Shoes:
Ø SPORTS SHOES: 2 pairs Sports shoes are real cheap in US. Moreover in sales of Christmas etc. So do not spend too much money for these. Get some moderately priced and good ones so that you need not buy them immediately after coming to US.
Ø LEATHER SHOES: Get good and strong leather shoes, shoes that have good grip are preferred. This is for snowy regions. It’s difficult to walk on snow with shoes of flat sole. Firm grip helps to keep fit, prevents breaking head, bones.
Chappals:
Ø You can buy leather footwear...But we advise Sandals. Get two pairs of them.
Ø Slippers -two pairs, you don't get the India type slippers in US.
Ø Kolhapuris, they serve good purpose in the summer.
Shoes:
Ø SPORTS SHOES: 2 pairs Sports shoes are real cheap in US. Moreover in sales of Christmas etc. So do not spend too much money for these. Get some moderately priced and good ones so that you need not buy them immediately after coming to US.
Ø LEATHER SHOES: Get good and strong leather shoes, shoes that have good grip are preferred. This is for snowy regions. It’s difficult to walk on snow with shoes of flat sole. Firm grip helps to keep fit, prevents breaking head, bones.
Chappals:
Ø You can buy leather footwear...But we advise Sandals. Get two pairs of them.
Ø Slippers -two pairs, you don't get the India type slippers in US.
Ø Kolhapuris, they serve good purpose in the summer.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Clothes:
Clothes:
Jeans: 4 to 6 pairs
Shorts: 6-8. Get those ones, which are, long and go a 2-3 inches beyond knees.
T-shirts: 6-8
Cotton shirts: 4-5(no multicolored patterns, they are not in vogue in US). Cotton clothes are good in warmer places.
Night clothes: 2-3 pairs
Formal suit & Ties - 1-2 pairs. You rarely need them...once in a year or so on occasions like Convocation ceremony and interviews.
Undergarments...a lot of them...10-15 pairs we stress upon this because you may go to the laundry once in two weeks!!
Socks...4-5 pairs you can bring even more because you would be wearing shoes most of the time. Do not take nylon socks. Cotton ones are better.
Sweaters. a couple - full sleeved advisable
Get a muffler and monkey cap and woolen gloves and windcheater.
Leather jacket...1 they are rather poor protection in the north. But you may consider getting one woolen Jacket.
Handkerchiefs-1 dozen
2-3 belts one formal leather belt and others as you please. But you might want to know that one rarely tucks in the casual dresses.
Kurta-payjamas-These would be good during Cultural meets etc. If you have fancy for one, don't forget extra naadi then.
2 Turkish towels and two napkins.
2 thin single bed sheets.
One air pillow
Summarizing your clothes list:
Sunglasses 2 no.
Cap 2 no.
Umbrella 1 no.
Wind sheeter 1 no.
Under garments 18 no.
Shirts 4 formal + 4 half sleeves
T-shirts 12 no.
Bermudas 6 no.
Trousers 4 no. (formal)
Jeans 6 no.
Handkerchief 18 no.
Socks 15 no.
Belts 3 no.(one for jeans and 2 formal)
Sweater 2 full + 2 half sleeve
Leather jacket 1 no.
Wallet with more pockets for credit cards 1 no.
Thermal wears 2 no.
Ties 2 no.
Blazer / Suit - Blazer + matching trouser
Kurta Pyjama 1 white
Chudidar 1 no.
Chudidar jacket 1 no.
Night dress 2 no.
Gloves 2 pair
Jeans: 4 to 6 pairs
Shorts: 6-8. Get those ones, which are, long and go a 2-3 inches beyond knees.
T-shirts: 6-8
Cotton shirts: 4-5(no multicolored patterns, they are not in vogue in US). Cotton clothes are good in warmer places.
Night clothes: 2-3 pairs
Formal suit & Ties - 1-2 pairs. You rarely need them...once in a year or so on occasions like Convocation ceremony and interviews.
Undergarments...a lot of them...10-15 pairs we stress upon this because you may go to the laundry once in two weeks!!
Socks...4-5 pairs you can bring even more because you would be wearing shoes most of the time. Do not take nylon socks. Cotton ones are better.
Sweaters. a couple - full sleeved advisable
Get a muffler and monkey cap and woolen gloves and windcheater.
Leather jacket...1 they are rather poor protection in the north. But you may consider getting one woolen Jacket.
Handkerchiefs-1 dozen
2-3 belts one formal leather belt and others as you please. But you might want to know that one rarely tucks in the casual dresses.
Kurta-payjamas-These would be good during Cultural meets etc. If you have fancy for one, don't forget extra naadi then.
2 Turkish towels and two napkins.
2 thin single bed sheets.
One air pillow
Summarizing your clothes list:
Sunglasses 2 no.
Cap 2 no.
Umbrella 1 no.
Wind sheeter 1 no.
Under garments 18 no.
Shirts 4 formal + 4 half sleeves
T-shirts 12 no.
Bermudas 6 no.
Trousers 4 no. (formal)
Jeans 6 no.
Handkerchief 18 no.
Socks 15 no.
Belts 3 no.(one for jeans and 2 formal)
Sweater 2 full + 2 half sleeve
Leather jacket 1 no.
Wallet with more pockets for credit cards 1 no.
Thermal wears 2 no.
Ties 2 no.
Blazer / Suit - Blazer + matching trouser
Kurta Pyjama 1 white
Chudidar 1 no.
Chudidar jacket 1 no.
Night dress 2 no.
Gloves 2 pair
LIST OF MEDICINES
Medicines:
LIST OF MEDICINES RECOMMENDED BY A DOCTOR
Crocin tablets (paracetamol 500 mg)- 3 strips
For fever, body ache, and headache.
One tablet three times a day as necessary.
Above 60 kg please use 650 mg tablets (thermol/dolo).
For fevers, mild pain relief Actifed tablets – 2 strips (side effect drowsiness)
A costlier but much better alternative is Alerid (cetrizine) or Neoloridin(loridine)less sedation and next to no side effects
Azithromycin 500 mg tablets (aziwin) - 3 strips. One tablet once a day for atleast 3 days ...use if you have a bacterial cold or Respiratory infection ... (most common symptom being dark yellow colored mucus, fever, etc.).NOT NEEDED FOR ordinary cold (white mucus, watery secretions)
Sporidex 500mg capsules - 2 strips. One tablet twice a day when necessary as advised (please don’t use on your own. This stuff needs a prescription to be used properly ... meant only for persistent troublesome infections)
Avomine tablets - 1 strip for air/ motion sickness. One tablet as necessary.(causes drowsiness)Lomotil/Andial tablets- 15 (for diarrhea) But remember the best treatment for diarrhea is plenty of fluids, some good rest and bland food.
Omeprazole 20 mg .For gastritis.Can be take once or twice a day
Digene tablets- 20 mg. For stomach discomfort .One each three times a day.
Spasmoproxyvon capsules - 3 strips for abdominal colic pain, backache, menstrual pain etc. One tablet every 6 hours or as necessary.
Domstal tablets - 10. For vomiting .Has to be taken atleast half an hr before food
Electral powder - 2 packets. One teaspoonful mixed with drinks to make up loss of
electrolytes after vomiting & diarrhoea
Novalgin - 2 strips for headache & bodyache. One tablet as necessary.
Brufen 600mg tablets - 2 strips. For arthirtic joint pain. One tablet three times a
day after food.
Avil Tablets - 1 strip for allergy (use cetrizine/loridin for less sedation), One tablet as
necessary.
Relaxyl ointment - 1 tube to be applied as pain balm.
Band Aid assorted - 12
Soframycin skin ointment - 1 tube
Nimesulide tabs. For the severest of headaches and pains. (But banned in the US).
100mg upto 3 times a day
Ciplox capsules 500 mg. 2 strips.1 capsule twice a day. For Infective diarrheas
Vitamin B-complex capsules .Just in case your starving yourself out there
LIST OF MEDICINES RECOMMENDED BY A DOCTOR
Crocin tablets (paracetamol 500 mg)- 3 strips
For fever, body ache, and headache.
One tablet three times a day as necessary.
Above 60 kg please use 650 mg tablets (thermol/dolo).
For fevers, mild pain relief Actifed tablets – 2 strips (side effect drowsiness)
A costlier but much better alternative is Alerid (cetrizine) or Neoloridin(loridine)less sedation and next to no side effects
Azithromycin 500 mg tablets (aziwin) - 3 strips. One tablet once a day for atleast 3 days ...use if you have a bacterial cold or Respiratory infection ... (most common symptom being dark yellow colored mucus, fever, etc.).NOT NEEDED FOR ordinary cold (white mucus, watery secretions)
Sporidex 500mg capsules - 2 strips. One tablet twice a day when necessary as advised (please don’t use on your own. This stuff needs a prescription to be used properly ... meant only for persistent troublesome infections)
Avomine tablets - 1 strip for air/ motion sickness. One tablet as necessary.(causes drowsiness)Lomotil/Andial tablets- 15 (for diarrhea) But remember the best treatment for diarrhea is plenty of fluids, some good rest and bland food.
Omeprazole 20 mg .For gastritis.Can be take once or twice a day
Digene tablets- 20 mg. For stomach discomfort .One each three times a day.
Spasmoproxyvon capsules - 3 strips for abdominal colic pain, backache, menstrual pain etc. One tablet every 6 hours or as necessary.
Domstal tablets - 10. For vomiting .Has to be taken atleast half an hr before food
Electral powder - 2 packets. One teaspoonful mixed with drinks to make up loss of
electrolytes after vomiting & diarrhoea
Novalgin - 2 strips for headache & bodyache. One tablet as necessary.
Brufen 600mg tablets - 2 strips. For arthirtic joint pain. One tablet three times a
day after food.
Avil Tablets - 1 strip for allergy (use cetrizine/loridin for less sedation), One tablet as
necessary.
Relaxyl ointment - 1 tube to be applied as pain balm.
Band Aid assorted - 12
Soframycin skin ointment - 1 tube
Nimesulide tabs. For the severest of headaches and pains. (But banned in the US).
100mg upto 3 times a day
Ciplox capsules 500 mg. 2 strips.1 capsule twice a day. For Infective diarrheas
Vitamin B-complex capsules .Just in case your starving yourself out there
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
AFTER VISA WHAT DO I DO??
AFTER VISA THE FIRST THINGS THAT YOU NEED TO DO IS?
First and Foremost
There are certain things that have to be done in advance, i.e., as soon as get you your visa - much before the flight.
1) Learn typing
2) Learn driving and get the driving license and an International Driving Permit. This usually takes 40 days. So its better that you start off early.
3) Learn to cook.
4) Apply for a bank loan (if necessary)
5) Make your passport valid for 6 months more than your stay indicated in your I-20.
Immunization:
Find out the necessary immunization info and get everything done. Generally there are some vaccines like Hepatitis B, which require 3 doses once each month. So do it early. These vaccines are very costly in US and you certainly do not want to start spending money the moment you land in US. Get requisite immunization done (especially MMR)
Tickets:
Hey man go and block the ticket first. You need not pay anything while blocking, it’s free! You can pay later (generally 10 days before departure) after your ticket and schedule is confirmed. Block flights with many airlines.
1) Try and book a direct flight to your place, even if you have to take a local airline it is better and safer than greyhound, which usually has its stops in the shadiest area of towns. Buy a single ticket all the way through – add on are very expensive. Avoid change of airline. A direct flight is the best.
2) If change of airline can't be avoided' leave at least 4-6 hrs gap between the scheduled arrival of one flight and the scheduled departure of the connecting flight.
3) Baggage is usually safe with a single airline - change of airline sometimes leads to misplaced luggage. Some airlines don't take care of baggage transfer - you may have to personally carry it (check this while booking) and cross check every thing you are promised by the Travel agent with the original air lines. Even if you have confirmed ticket in you hand.
4)And remember to ask for student concessions...Generally all the airlines will come up with one or the other discount offer for students...so check all this out before you pay the money.
5)Typical expenses: Rs.27, 000 - Rs.35, 000/-
Health Checkups
1) Get a medical check-up done
2) Dental check up
3) Fresh check-up, especially if you have a major ailment
Is Dental Care necessary?
After extensive survey and upon seeking the opinion of senior’s abroad a conclusion on the need for dental treatment while in India has been made.
Mouth is the mirror of human health. Taking care of oral cavity is a prelude to keeping overall health fit.
The rationale behind taking dental checkup and treatment while in India is:
To avoid possible dental treatment abroad as it is a well-known fact that dentist in U.S charge exorbitantly high.
Under inevitable circumstances if you are required to go for dental treatment
You need prior appointment of two to three weeks in U.S
Even Students are required to bear the huge expenditure, as dental care is not covered under health insurance in the U.S.
It is ironic that the materials we use in India are the same used by dentists in U.S, but the payment made for the dental care is in dollars while the number being the same in India.
Eye Check Up:
Get your eyesight checked - get a new prescription. Buy at least one extra pair of glasses or a pair of contact lens. Get requisite immunization done (especially MMR) Get prescriptions & medicines for all common ailments (the technical name of the medicine along with Indian/US brand name) Important: Complete the health documentation that you may have to submit when you arrive in US.
First and Foremost
There are certain things that have to be done in advance, i.e., as soon as get you your visa - much before the flight.
1) Learn typing
2) Learn driving and get the driving license and an International Driving Permit. This usually takes 40 days. So its better that you start off early.
3) Learn to cook.
4) Apply for a bank loan (if necessary)
5) Make your passport valid for 6 months more than your stay indicated in your I-20.
Immunization:
Find out the necessary immunization info and get everything done. Generally there are some vaccines like Hepatitis B, which require 3 doses once each month. So do it early. These vaccines are very costly in US and you certainly do not want to start spending money the moment you land in US. Get requisite immunization done (especially MMR)
Tickets:
Hey man go and block the ticket first. You need not pay anything while blocking, it’s free! You can pay later (generally 10 days before departure) after your ticket and schedule is confirmed. Block flights with many airlines.
1) Try and book a direct flight to your place, even if you have to take a local airline it is better and safer than greyhound, which usually has its stops in the shadiest area of towns. Buy a single ticket all the way through – add on are very expensive. Avoid change of airline. A direct flight is the best.
2) If change of airline can't be avoided' leave at least 4-6 hrs gap between the scheduled arrival of one flight and the scheduled departure of the connecting flight.
3) Baggage is usually safe with a single airline - change of airline sometimes leads to misplaced luggage. Some airlines don't take care of baggage transfer - you may have to personally carry it (check this while booking) and cross check every thing you are promised by the Travel agent with the original air lines. Even if you have confirmed ticket in you hand.
4)And remember to ask for student concessions...Generally all the airlines will come up with one or the other discount offer for students...so check all this out before you pay the money.
5)Typical expenses: Rs.27, 000 - Rs.35, 000/-
Health Checkups
1) Get a medical check-up done
2) Dental check up
3) Fresh check-up, especially if you have a major ailment
Is Dental Care necessary?
After extensive survey and upon seeking the opinion of senior’s abroad a conclusion on the need for dental treatment while in India has been made.
Mouth is the mirror of human health. Taking care of oral cavity is a prelude to keeping overall health fit.
The rationale behind taking dental checkup and treatment while in India is:
To avoid possible dental treatment abroad as it is a well-known fact that dentist in U.S charge exorbitantly high.
Under inevitable circumstances if you are required to go for dental treatment
You need prior appointment of two to three weeks in U.S
Even Students are required to bear the huge expenditure, as dental care is not covered under health insurance in the U.S.
It is ironic that the materials we use in India are the same used by dentists in U.S, but the payment made for the dental care is in dollars while the number being the same in India.
Eye Check Up:
Get your eyesight checked - get a new prescription. Buy at least one extra pair of glasses or a pair of contact lens. Get requisite immunization done (especially MMR) Get prescriptions & medicines for all common ailments (the technical name of the medicine along with Indian/US brand name) Important: Complete the health documentation that you may have to submit when you arrive in US.
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