Prepare your luggage
The first step is the preparation of luggage, when studying in Canada, students can check two pieces of luggage free of charge, the sum of the three sides of the volume of each piece of luggage does not exceed 158 centimeters, the weight of each piece is 23 kilograms, that is, the free maximum check amount is 46 kilograms, hand luggage is 5 kilograms, the sum of the three sides of the volume does not exceed 115 centimeters, the weight can be appropriately exceeded, but not too much, or students have to pay a fine. It is advisable to keep heavy books and various documents in a suitcase. However, it is not advisable to have too much luggage abroad, for one thing, what you buy in the domestic country may not be suitable for local use. Secondly, when students go abroad alone, they have to change the mode of transportation several times, and luggage is not conducive to carrying.
Food
Canada prohibits individuals from bringing fresh meat, vegetables, fruits, and plants. The food items carried must be vacuum-packed and sealed canned, but not in large quantities, as Canadian customs officials have the authority to quarantine these items. Huron International School provides a balanced diet of three meals a day and afternoon tea to ensure the physical growth of the students, while fresh fruit and snacks are also available in the dormitory. So in order to reduce the weight of your luggage students just need to pack less snacks that suit their hobbies and tastes.
Cash
Canada stipulates that any person carrying an amount of 10,000 Canadian dollars or more must declare it to customs, and violators will be subject to heavy penalties. It may not be safe for international students to carry large amounts of cash with them. Large amounts can be paid by travelers’ cheques or international credit cards, all of which are common and convenient in the world, and many banks in the world are now offering this service. Travelers’ cheques are exchanged in foreign countries without a fee, while money orders are exchanged in foreign countries with a fee.
Document type
Passport, visa, two-inch photo, degree certificate, graduation certificate and transcripts, TOEFL, IELTS and other English transcripts, admission letter and tuition receipt.
Books
The convenience of mobile dictionaries now allows students to quickly look up words online, so students don’t have to carry an English-Native language dictionary. Students can bring several TOEFL and IELTS reference books, personal favorite reading materials for study and leisure time.
Stationery
Multifunctional calculator (required for math class), ballpoint pen, 2B pencil, eraser, stapler, notebook, ruler, neutral pen, scissors, stationery box, shoulder bag, fanny pack. The duffel bag can be used as a school bag or for short trips, be large and sturdy. The fanny pack is practical and easy to carry around, with valuable items and documents to carry around in it.
Pharmaceuticals
At Canada, when you go to hospital, a doctor writes a prescription and dispenses the medicine himself at the pharmacy, the cost of each dispensing is $10-12 more. If there are prescription drugs like anti-inflammatory drugs, it must need a doctor’s prescription. So students can choose a small amount of medicine to take with them, depending on their physical condition.
There is a nurse’s station on campus at Huron International School to take care of students who are unwell or have minor abrasions. Huron International School offers group health insurance for our international students at a low cost and high level of coverage, providing comprehensive coverage for the health care needs of our students. We have a 24-hour resident teacher on duty, and if a child is sick, a residential teacher will take the student to the hospital or clinic free of charge, eliminating the worry of parents.
Bedding
Huron International School will provide new bedding for new students, including quilts, covers, pillows, pillowcases, and sheets. Reduced weight of student luggage. Students can also bring their own bedding, such as pillow towels, blankets, etc., depending on their situation.
Clothing
The daily clothes are mainly practical, not brand-name style, and casual. International students are advised to bring regular jeans, T-shirts, coats, windbreakers, etc., and only one suit for formal ceremonies. Take the sturdy kind of clothes, because Canadian clothes are dried after washing and can easily damage the clothes, it is recommended to wash the new clothes before taking them to see if they fall out of color or shrink.
With the cold winters in Canada, down suits are essential, choose one with a large hat, preferably one long to around the knee and two short ones. Snow boots are also a must-have, but it’s best to buy them locally, as the quality of domestic snow boots is not overly tough. A hat, gloves and scarf are also essential.
Electric appliance
The electrical voltage in Canada is 110 volts, so students should be aware of this. The computer can be brought on as it has two supply voltage levels of 110 and 220 volts. Small appliances such as headphones, electronic clocks, etc. can be purchased domestically, batteries are expensive in Canada and it is best to buy rechargeable batteries and chargers. Students can prepare a power adapter plug and use the domestic electronic equipment.