As an international student 🧳

As an international student studying at Heriot-Watt University, Carolina shares what she packed in her suitcases to lend you a helping hand!

Check out her packing checklist below ⬇️

Clothes

• 2 x jeans
• 2 x trousers
• 2 x sweatpants
• 3 x sweaters
• Cardigan
• Sweatshirt
• Jacket
• Coat
• Hat, scarf and gloves
• 4 x long-sleeved shirts
• 2 x gilet
• Slippers
• Underwear
• Tank tops
• 7 x t-shirts

Shoes

• 3 x pair of shoes
• 2 x slippers

Technologies

• Computer
• E-reader
• Airpods
• Battery charger

Wash bag

You can also get all of these while you're here, so don't worry about packing all of the below. 

• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Hairbrush / comb
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Soap bar
• Shower gel / body wash
• Hair ties
• Cotton swabs 
• Cotton pads
• Makeup remover
• Hair gel 
• Deodorant
• Face cream / moisturiser
• Body lotion
• Hair clip
• Nail clippers
• Facial cleanser
• Perfume 

Bags

• Backpack
• 2 x bags

Cleaning stuff 

You can also get all of these while you're here, they are not essential to pack for moving in. 

• Surface wipes
• Dish cloth

Others

• Medicine
• Bathrobe
• Towels
• Duvet set (you can also get a Heriot-Watt bedding pack for when you arrive) 
• Hair dryer
• Other study essentials (stationary etc.)

Want more packing support? Here's our ultimate essential packing list, including items you cannot bring to university.