Dear new international students,

September is coming soon! Pack your suitcase, take on the airplane and step on the land of China. Your New Campus Life is going to start at Wuhan Textile University (WTU) soon!

During the preparation for studying in Wuhan,China, how to pack your suitcase and what shall be loaded must be very important. No more Worries! International Office of WTU has collected all the tips for Campus Freshmen Orientation! Let's see what shall be packed into your suitcase!

Documents

Passport (valid for more than at least six months)

Passport Personal Information page (2 photocopies)

Passport Visa page with Entry Stamp (2 photocopies)

Visa application for study inChina(JW 201/202)

Admission Notice

Highest Graduation Certificate or Degree (Original copy or Notarized copy)

Transcript of your highest education (Original copy or Notarized copy)

One original notarized certificate of your highest education

Study plan /Research Proposal (Postgraduate & scholars only)

10 passport-size photos

Physical examination record and blood test reports (original)

Electronic Equipment

Watch (GMT+08:00, Beijing)

Computer (PC, iPad, etc.)

Mobile & Charger

Shaver (easy to buy inChinaif you are not willing to carry, Philips, Povos, Braun, Flyco, Runwe, etc.)

Camera (if you love photography to record your life inChina)

Converter (standard voltage---220V)

Uneasy to take: Normally used machines such as hairdryer, table lamp, microwave oven are easy to buy.

Study

Stationery (pen, marker, notebook, etc.)

Favorite books (just pick up some very important)

Study necessities are cheap and easy to buy in stores or markets, but books of your mother language may be of short supply. English shall be an exemption.

Health & Care

Lotion for Skin & Body care or cosmetics for female

You can get access to many famous brands formJapan,Australia,France,Korea, andAmericain Markets or Online.

Medicine

1. Normal antibiotic pills, painkillers, spray or liquid for coldness, endemic, stomachache, heatstroke, anti-mosquito or insomnia. (small capacity for emergency)

2. Necessary medicine (if you have allergy)

3. Bandage or cotton balls for scratch

School Hospital is very convenient and open for 24 hours and 7 days a week with a reasonable price for students. Thus you just need some necessary medicine for tour and prepare for adaptation period.

Property

Cash (Exchange some US dollars into RMB cash when you reach the airport. Usually RMB 1000-3000 is enough before arriving the campus.)

Bank Card (You can use VISA & Master inChina. Chinese ICBC bank card will be processed after registration).

Food

Chinese food is famous for its splendid flavors and types. But it is not always everybody’s appetite in the first sight. You are suggested to carry on some necessary spices for sustaining your local tastes, especially which cannot be found even in Carrefour or Wal-Mart).

Restaurants of various foreign tastes are also stepping into the downtown areas of Chinese cities, for example, Thai food,Vietnamfood, Indian Food, Korean and Japanese Sushi; French restaurants are wide spread in Wuhan.

Clothes

Remember to carry some necessary clothes for seasons, especially winter.

There are four seasons in Wuhan,China----spring, summer, autumn and winter.

If you are from the South Asia, you may need to prepare to feel the cold winter of Wuhan,Chinaand remember to go shopping for some sweaters, anti-cold jackets and garment. You can find many clothing brands fromAmerica,UKandFrancein Markets or shopping malls. (Supermarkets like Wal-Mart, Carrefour, IKEA, etc. can be found in Wuhan).

In a nutshell, it is easy to buy any Daily Necessities inChina. The markets and stores are open from 9:00-21:00 every day. With the fast development of delivery and Internet, it is easy to purchase domestic or overseas goods in markets or online. Various online shopping websites and Apps are enjoying dramatically popularity among Chinese people, such as Taobao.com, Tianmao.com, Amazon.com, and you may even find curry form your home countries!