Looking for a packing list for studying in Canada

I will go to Toronto, Canada to study at the end of August. Let me give you the list given to me by my senior~

School students from Huron, before you look at this list, I I want to say something I wrote earlier. When we go abroad, for the sake of pride, honor, disgrace and hard work, study is the first priority. Moreover, you are all men in your 20s. You should have some sense of responsibility and think about the expectations of your family. Bar. You bear the whole family's expectations for you!

When you are floating alone in Canada, it is extremely difficult and lonely. I feel that you should first have such a position, that is, there is no way to talk about life in a foreign country. What you have to experience is survival! It doesn't matter how you live, a man should be able to endure hardships. After experiencing hardships, in the future, if you create your own world, everyone will say you are NB!

If you want to enjoy the same life in Canada as in China, a normal life that people in China also have, this situation is the simplest and you don’t have to go abroad. The most comfortable is in China, where Canada even has a sauna. Not even taking a bath. . . . The words are a bit extreme, but I hope the students can be more manly and do something great!

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Ontario is a province with a relatively comfortable climate in Canada. It has a temperate continental climate, with hot and dry summers, with a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius, and cold, rainy and snowy winters, with a minimum of -35 degrees Celsius. Because it is the most prosperous province in Canada, daily life is relatively convenient. (Specifically for Little London, since most people go back to China in the summer, it won’t catch up with the hottest period from July to August. Moreover, London is close to two lakes. I feel that the climate is more temperate maritime, very similar to Dalian. In winter -35 is an extreme situation, which is generally what a Shenyang winter feels like, -17 and -18 degrees are common temperatures)

Luggage category:

1. Travel suitcase; This can hold 10kg

2. Computer bag (I believe if you have a laptop, you will definitely have one. The computer bag can be carried on board the plane);

3. Standard aircraft luggage 2 pieces (the total length, width and height should not exceed 158cm. You can ask the place where the boxes are sold for specific dimensions; Air Canada has a weight limit of 23kg per box. Be careful of fines when taking domestic flights to Beijing and Shanghai, because domestic The flight weight limit is 20 kilograms, so save some things to buy in Beijing and Shanghai); (Actually, just ask someone to say hello to the airport. It’s easy to say anything in China, and you won’t be fined)

4 ． If the weight of the pallet is too heavy, consider woven bags.

Note: You should use a scale to weigh your luggage before going to the airport to avoid the embarrassment of opening the bag if it is overweight. Overweight of less than 1kg is acceptable; (overweight of 5-10kg, I think it is fine without asking anyone, no) It will be difficult for you) You are right to enter the customs 2-3 hours in advance. Board the plane early, otherwise the luggage racks will be full, and you can only rush. The plane is a long distance, so each passenger has more luggage than the other. The way to get enough space for your luggage is to arrive early.

To summarize, according to Air Canada standards, you can bring a total of 58kg of luggage, two 23kg suitcases, a 10kg suitcase, or a backpack. Then there is a computer bag. Therefore, in theory, you can carry 4 bags, each of which can exceed the weight of 1-5kg

Clothing: Most of the matching of clothes depends on personal habits, and everyone has their own preferences. Personal style. The following content is only for general reference

Canada is rich in resources, and indoor heating is very hot in winter, so don’t wrap yourself up like a rice dumpling. When you take off your clothes indoors, you will faint. Canada People like the combination of "down jacket + thick long-sleeved T-shirt or pullover". Sweaters are prone to static electricity, so they don't mind wearing them. (I haven’t found any down jackets sold in Canada, at least not in Little London. Canadians wear clothes that are not stereotyped, and their physiques are much stronger than Chinese people, and they are also frost-resistant. There is no comparison and cannot be used as a reference)

1 . It is more appropriate to bring two down jackets, one thin, one thick, one long and one short. It is best for the long down jacket to go past the knees, otherwise the knee joints will catch cold and cause problems in the future. The future: refers to after the age of 50. . .

2. Bring thicker long-sleeved shirts.

3. It is recommended to bring a complete set of formal attire, evening attire, and leather shoes. Formal attire is required for semi-formal dances, ceremonial dances, and scholarship ceremonies. I personally feel that unless you are willing to play and have strong communication skills, you will not have the opportunity to participate in the party. Foreigners will not take you to the party. Most of the Chinese parties are organized by people from the main school, and they are not related to us. First of all, In fact, many people do not need to wear formal clothes in the first year. There are relatively more opportunities in the second year because they are already familiar with the situation.

If you think it can be used, then the standard attire for boys is a white shirt, 1-2 ties of the appropriate color, leather shoes, watches, glasses, socks, etc., all should be matched according to the standards for formal occasions, and Wearing formal clothes takes practice. If you never wear them, suddenly wear them. . . Then you are just a joke, you look at a loss

4. You should bring 5 to 6 sets of short-sleeved shirts and shorts, London is very hot in the summer. In order to prevent the cold, most houses are not ventilated, and in summer they are simply ovens. Short-sleeved shirts are very commonly used, and you can also buy them here. American Eagle’s clothes are good

5. Bring 3-4 sets of thermal underwear.

6. Scarves, gloves, and cold-proof headgear must be worn.

If you want to go to the gym or swim, bring relevant Accessories. For fitness, fitness gloves with wrist guards, running shoes, and advanced bodybuilders need fitness belts, knee pads, and safflower oil. As for sports food, you should buy it here. There are many varieties, they are cheap, and they are definitely genuine. If you want to swim, you can swim without a swimming cap here. The rest of the sports equipment depends on personal habits and what sports are played. Baseball, basketball, squash, ice hockey, and field hockey are popular here. . . rugby. But as a person who is relatively strong physically, and who may be the only person who has experienced a real rugby game, I advise the students to play rugby with caution. . . . . Please bring long swimming trunks for boys. Canadians believe that only gays wear briefs.

To summarize, in fact, this pair of boys’ matching is basically a T-shirt and jeans

Footwear:

1. Bring a pair of boots or hiking boots; boots are very important because the snow is too thick in winter

2. Slippers or sandals, slippers are very popular here and relatively expensive;

3. The price of shoes here is basically at the level of Chinese Nike and Adidas, ranging from 500 RMB to 1,000 RMB. The price of shoes is basically the same at home and abroad, but it is relatively cheaper here. But I really feel that Converse shoes are expensive here. . .

Daily necessities:

1. 1 set of nail clippers;

2. It is recommended to bring 2 pairs of glasses for myopia; glasses are expensive and require an optometry. 80 knives

3. Sunglasses (ultraviolet rays are stronger in summer); you must add sunscreen to this, the sun is too strong here, I have been here for a month, from September to October, I have them The skin color of Kobe and Tracy McGrady. . . . Also, don’t follow the example of foreigners who play tanning. Skin types are different, and Chinese people have a higher chance of skin cancer

4. Bring some Chinese gifts to give to foreign friends. It is recommended to bring silk jewelry, which is light and decent; don't bring tea, it is too vulgar, and I think foreigners will not be able to drink too much. . .

5. You should bring enough items such as towels, toothpaste, toothbrushes, facial cleanser, shower gel, and shampoo for half a month. You can buy personal items here. Toothbrushes are very expensive, so it is recommended to bring more of them in China. Toothpaste is also expensive, but it is heavy, so you should wait to buy it when there is a sale here. There are quite frequent discounts on personal items here. Shower gel and shampoo are cheaper here, and there are 10 times more varieties than in China. They are very particular. But there was no Sassoon, I didn’t see it. . . .

Document type:

Huron Admission Notice

Payment Receipt

Passport

Exit Letter (Same as Passport That thing I received together)

(It is best to keep copies of important documents at home, such as the first page of your passport, visa page, etc., just to be prepared)

Don’t bring your Chinese ID card. Invalid, only look at the passport when going abroad;

Those who have a driver's license in China can bring it, and the inspection period between G1 and G2 can be exempted after it is notarized here;

Doncai students There is no need to bring the certificate, although we are very grateful for the support of our alma mater^^.

TOEFL and IELTS scores are not needed

Stationery:

It is recommended to bring some basic stationery. Loose-leaf paper is abundant and popular in Canada, so you don’t need to bring too many notebooks. Canadians use a lot of highlighters. Canadians like to use pencils for answering papers and so on. However, this depends on personal habits. It is better to bring more water-based pens. I use about 10 of them a year. If I buy them, I will go bankrupt. . .

Kitchenware: (Actually, I think you can buy all of these things in Canada - Song Qian, Song Mingze: I totally agree, especially don’t bring something like an electric rice cooker. The voltage is different and things with such high power cannot be used. Transformer)

If you live in a school dormitory or home stay, you don’t need to bring kitchen utensils. You only need to bring two lunch boxes or microwave boxes, chopsticks, and spoons for your own use. If you rent a house outside, you mainly need to bring knives (foreign knives are not suitable for cooking Chinese food). It is recommended to buy other things in Canada, which are not very expensive. Basic kitchen utensils are available in Dollar stores, so you don’t need to bring them, just bring a stainless steel kitchen knife. Ah, Dollar store, what a magical place! ! !

Electronics: (It is best to buy them in Canada because there are voltage conversion problems and they are not expensive)

1. The king of network cables will give it to you, and the most expensive local network cable can be sold for 30 dollars. Huron students bring their own, 3-5 meters is enough

2. Computer peripherals here are very expensive, so it is best to bring a mouse, keyboard, and headset. If there is a need for video, then the camera

3. Battery: AAA, AAA (if you use it a lot, bring more, the battery price is equivalent to 5.5 times the domestic price.) It is best to bring a rechargeable one . . Once and for all, please note that the charger must be suitable for 110v voltage

4. All 220-volt electrical appliances need to buy a transformer (the input of most laptops and mobile phones is from 110V to 220V, no transformer is required), Canada's The voltage is 110V, so don’t buy a transformer with a high rated power (if you want to carry something with high power, such as electric air blower, it is recommended to buy it here, it is not expensive and convenient). Just bring a small transformer. Even if you use a large transformer, the power will be much worse, and the larger one will be too heavy.

5. Comes with 1 power strip and 2 to 3 conversion plugs.

You can also buy it at a dollar store

6. Calculators, electronic dictionaries (you can’t buy them here, foreigners don’t need them), digital cameras, and Chinese-language mobile phones. Be sure to bring literature and music. Don’t think that you have a large vocabulary. If you go to a foreign supermarket to buy vegetables or go to a restaurant to get a meal, you will be depressed to death. They are all about Mediterranean style millet and so on. . . Depend on. . . It tortures me to death

There is also the mobile phone. The signal of domestic mobile phones will be weakened accordingly. If you bring a Samsung, you can basically only use it during outdoor activities. . The signal shielding in the teaching building is very strong. The ones with the best signals are NOKIA and iPhone.

7. If you are familiar with the English system, it is recommended to buy a computer in Canada, which is much cheaper than in China. Just install a Chinese system. If you buy a computer in Canada, please bring enough pirated software, especially Office. The student version of Office here is $120.

Pharmaceuticals:

Canada has a lot of fried food and vegetables are raw, which Chinese people are not used to at first. Therefore, it is recommended to bring more heat-clearing, detoxifying cold medicine and vitamin tablets. Cold granules, anti-inflammatory drugs, antipyretics, analgesics, heat-clearing and detoxifying drugs, antidiarrheal drugs, eye drops, bruise medicines, skin products, cough and phlegm medicines, etc. You should also bring some alcohol and cotton balls. It is recommended to bring some eye drops such as Sunroten. The eye drops here are not suitable for the dark eyes of us Asians. It's best to take the medicine you're used to. First, medical treatment is free here, but buying medicine is not free. . . The second is that the name of the drug is too complicated to understand at all, unless you have reached a certain level of NB and can understand the analysis of chemical chains and casually say names like ciprofloxacin in English. . .

Bedding:

The bedding provided by the school only has a small pillow and a thin blanket, so a mattress and a quilt are still necessary. It is recommended to buy the kind of vacuum-packed bedding found in high-end hotels. It is light in weight, easy to pack, and has good thermal insulation effect. Except for pillows, the bedding here is relatively expensive. There is no need to bring a thick quilt, the indoor heater is very hot in winter. Here’s a little tip. You can buy quilts, down jackets and the like packed in vacuum bags, and then use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum them into small, thin cubes to save space.

Food:

If you can, bring dry goods, such as instant noodles and soup. Fresh food, fruits, and meat are not allowed to be brought in. It would be bad if they are sniffed out by police dogs when entering Canada. If you have the opportunity to cook by yourself, Huron means that if you are assigned to Henderson House, you can bring some seasonings, but in fact most of them are sold in Chinese supermarkets, but they focus on the taste of the south, especially the Guangdong area

You can bring up to two bottles or two strips of alcohol and cigarettes. If you bring more, you will be fined. Big wolf dogs can smell it.

Note: Usually, the entry inspection from Vancouver is stricter, while the entry inspection from Toronto is looser or even non-inspection.

Money:

Given tuition has been paid to the school, and the living expenses for the first year are 10,000 knives (including the money to buy a return air ticket, which is about 1,400 to 1,700 knives including tax). Bottom line. According to my country's foreign exchange control policy, each person can carry no more than 5,000 U.S. dollars when going abroad. With a foreign currency carrying permit issued by a bank, he can carry no more than 10,000 U.S. dollars out of the country. At the same time, bring some RMB or Hong Kong dollars with you. You will need them when you take a bus, take a taxi, transfer, or stay in a hotel when you return home. I feel that the biggest expense is on books. The average price of a textbook is $100. . . Moreover, air tickets are a bit expensive. You can usually buy them for 1,000-1,200. In my first year, I only spent 2,100 dollars (including air tickets). I don’t think juniors, especially junior girls, have to have as hard a time as me, but one year 4,000 dollars is enough. If you want to travel and pursue a slightly better life, then 8,000 dollars is the most expensive, 10,000 dollars. . You have no conscience and want to ask for money from your family. . There is also no check on the amount of foreign currency. Just don’t be too exaggerated. No one cares about 10,000 to 20,000. If you can exchange a $2 coin, please do so. The most perverted thing about Toronto Airport is that the luggage trolley requires coins, but international students don’t have coins at all.

Remarks:

When buying expensive things in Canada, remember to leave the invoice, it will be useful for tax refund. You can apply for a mother-child credit card at a domestic bank, just in case. You don’t need to look at the invoice when you get a tax refund. When you get a tax refund, what you get is tuition, rent, etc. The purpose of keeping the invoice is for returns

Things you don’t need to bring: Tissues (tissues are everywhere here, and they are all free) , body wash and shampoo (similar to domestic prices).

Bank cards:

There are five major commercial banks in Canada. Bank of Montreal (BMO) and Toronto-Dominion Bank TD Canada Trust have the largest market shares in London. The debit card system in Canada is different from that in China. A debit card has two accounts: Chequing Account (low interest, used for payment) and Saving Account (high interest, used for savings). Remember to put Saving Account when opening the card. It's open. Leave some money in the Checking Account to meet emergencies, and leave some money in the Saving Account to earn some interest.

These two accounts will be displayed on one of your debit cards. When there is no money in Checking, you can transfer the money from Saving Account to Checking through online banking (remember to open online banking too) or by phone (Chinese service is available). go. In addition, debit cards can also be used to open a U.S. dollar account if you carry a large amount of U.S. currency.

As for credit cards, you should also use them frequently to accumulate credit points. Generally, the maximum credit limit is 500 knives at the beginning. If you use it frequently, after half a year of use, the credit limit can be increased to 1,500 knives to 2,500 knives. This is very important when you buy a return ticket (return ticket must be purchased with a credit card). It’s best not to buy your return ticket from the Air Canada website, as it will be 1/3 more expensive. Go to a travel agency to buy it. You don’t need a credit card, and you can compare and bargain with multiple companies. Repayment method: You can transfer the money in the Checking Account of the debit card to the credit card through online bank transfer (Account Transfer). There are no fees for inter-bank transfers (at least there are no fees for transfers between BMO and TD). Opening a credit card at BMO requires a 125% mortgage in the checking account of the debit card. Opening a credit card at TD requires a related management fee.

Special notes for girls:

1. Accessories:

There are no good-looking accessories in Canada. Foreigners generally have outdated tastes, such as hats, scarves, sweater chains, etc. Bring the accessories you usually wear with your clothes.

2. Shoes:

The boots here are more practical, but not very cost-effective. The same price is not as good-looking as the domestic styles.

3. Daily necessities:

Sanitary napkins. (Although it’s a bit straightforward, sanitary napkins are very expensive here, so just bring as much as you can^^).

4. Cosmetics:

If you are a girl who likes to use Japanese cosmetics, then you should buy more and bring them with you, because it is basically impossible to buy Japanese stuff here. (Although there is Taikoo in Toronto, it’s very troublesome to get there.) If you like North American brands, such as Clinique, Vichy, etc., then don’t worry. There is only one question here, and I don’t know much about it, which is whether North American cosmetics are suitable for Chinese skin. However, perfumes and cosmetics are really cheap here and there are many varieties.

5. Medicine! (very important)