What luggage do you need to prepare before going to study in the UK and what luggage is worth bringing?

You can mainly bring:

1. Passport

2. Air ticket

3. Wallet (money, bank card, if you have a driver) Also bring the certificate)

4. Mobile phone charger (it is recommended to activate international roaming)

5. Documents required when passing through customs

6. Carry it with you Carry a black pen

7. Computer, iPad

8. Tissues, wet wipes

9. Others such as disposable toothbrushes, disposable slippers, U-shaped It is recommended to bring pillows and moisturizing skin care products. Long-distance flights are very tiring, so bringing these will make you feel refreshed. If you have too much luggage, you don’t need to bring them.

Recommended to bring

Clothes: formal wear, four-season clothing, socks and underwear, gloves, scarves, hats

Books: Chinese professional books, reference books, etc.

Daily necessities: quilts, sheets, glasses, transparent glue, umbrellas, suction cup hooks, etc.

Drugs: Cold granules, isatis root and other granules and cold tablets, bezoar detoxification, anti-inflammatory drugs, gunpowder, cooling oil, vitamins, band-aids, berberine, etc.

Shoes: sports shoes, slippers, leather shoes

Checked luggage standards

It is recommended to confirm the size and quantity of luggage with the airline you are traveling on. Some airlines Companies only allow students to bring one 30kg box, and some allow students to bring two 23kg boxes. If you are going to be overweight, pay the overweight baggage fee online in advance, which is much cheaper than being "fined" at the airport.

Extended information

Airlines stipulate that power banks and lithium batteries cannot be checked in, so you must carry them with you~ In addition, bring some long-sleeved clothes, because it is very likely that you will Will use it!

As for small gifts with Chinese characteristics, when you go overseas and make some British friends during your studies, we might as well bring some such small gifts to them in advance. Such as Chinese knots, paper-cuts, handkerchiefs, etc. However, one thing to be careful about is that the British locals are not willing to accept particularly expensive items, which is exactly in line with our Chinese saying "it is light on etiquette but heavy on friendship".

It is worth noting that you should not carry some fake brand-name items during consignment. Once found, you will be fined. There is no need to bring instant noodles; in addition, liquids, lighters, matches, nail clippers and other offensive items need to be checked in. For specific relevant matters, please refer to my country’s recent new regulations on aviation safety inspections.

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