To-Do List Before you Leave for Turkiye

A little bit of research will go a long way. If you find out what things are not readily available where you will be studying in Turkiye, you can plan and save yourself the hassle and expense of possibly having to buy a whole new wardrobe in Turkiye. We have a checklist jotted down below that you can take a print of and checkmark your essentials once you are done packing:

Carry-on Luggage
Passport
Visa
Ticket
Prescription Medicine (If you have been prescribed any)
Money (For taxi rides from the airport to the university, emergencies, phone calls, etc.)
A Hand Sanitizer

You may also want to carry the following items in your carry-on in case of a delayed/canceled flight.

A Change of Clothes
A Toothbrush
A Water Bottle
A Book

Checked Baggage

Less is more. Although just about everyone will caution you to pack light, packing can be a very personal process. Packing can be especially challenging if you plan to stay abroad for a relatively long time. You want to have as many comforts in Turkiye as you have at home, yet you know you can’t bring everything with you. So, here are a few essentials you need to consider while packing:

Warm Clothing
Boots
A Set of Bedsheet and Quilt Covers for your Dorm Room
Backpack (for class and day trips)
Sleeping Bag (for camping)
A Few Family Photos (so you don’t get homesick)
Lipton Tea Bags and Everyday Powder (Although tea is available in Turkiye but it is much lighter than the Pakistani version so there is a big chance, it won’t satisfy your tastebuds.