Your guide to packing for… Singapore!

We bet you are excited about this new chapter of your life. In all the euphoria, there is one thing that should top your priority list-your packing list! In last-minute hurdles, it’s so easy to miss out on essentials and we wouldn’t want you to shell out extra money to purchase goods abroad. So we have compiled a basic list of essentials that you need to keep handy while you travel to your destination.

Travelling to Singapore

We’ve adapted the list to both guys and girls’ needs and you may modify the essentials as per your stay.

Clothing

• Underwear (two weeks’ worth)
• Socks (two weeks’ worth plus a pair or two of wool socks)
• Undershirts
• Long sleeve shirts
• Short sleeve shirts
• 2-3 Sweatshirt/ hoodie. Most colleges will provide college hoodies so you needn’t carry many
• Jeans/ Khakis (a few)
• Shorts, because it is hot in Singapore
• Skirts (for the girls)/ Pants/ Shorts for men as well
• Gym gear if you like to exercise
• Pyjamas
• A belt or two
• Swimsuit (for good pool parties. We can all wish)
• Coat/Jacket. It rains almost regularly in Singapore since it’s a tropical island. November is the wettest month and January is the coolest, with April being the amazing sunshine month.

We recommend 3-4 sets of sweaters

A raincoat, umbrella and water-resistant shoes.

• 2 pairs of formals for college events
• Flip flops/ sandals of some sort
• Sneakers/ dress shoes/ boots/

Toiletries*:

Always have a little bag with some wet wipes and hand sanitiser in it. You may want to stop at a food court or Hawker Centre, you may find yourself ordering food you need to eat with your hands

• Portable bag for your cabin luggage
• Toiletries bag for your hostel/apartment room
• Ziploc bags
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Soap
• Detergent
• Deodorant
• Feminine Products (one month’s worth to start with)
• Brush/Comb/Shaving supplies
• Contact lenses and solution
• Good pair of glasses since its very sunny in Singapore
• Sunscreen is a MUST! Invest in good skincare products
• Nail clippers
• Makeup
• Over-the-counter medicines
• Tissues/ toilet paper for emergency stays

Study Abroad Packing List – Extras

• Local currency! Not a big issue since Singapore has ATMs everywhere.
• By one power-point converter and take a power board with multiple plug-ins on it. It makes life so much easier!
• Use Tupperware or similar hard plastic containers to put all toiletries in. This ensures no leaks will destroy your clean clothes and makes it easy for you to grab your toiletries in one easy swoop
• Purse/ wallet
• Important documents (passport, visa, itinerary, plane tickets, ISIC card, etc.) in passport/document holder. KEEP YOUR ID ON YOU AT ALL TIMES. So we’d suggest get multiple copies.
• Cell phone
• Laptop and charger (don’t forget, you’ll need an outlet adapter for the plug on your charger to work)
• Camera w/cords and charger
• Sheets/ bed linens
• Bath towels
• Enough prescription drugs for the length of your stay (Ensure that your medicines are approved in Singapore. You must have necessary documentation, either the prescription or a doctor’s note)
• MP3 Player/ iPod for the music lover in you and of course, boring bus rides
• Sleep sack/sleeping bag
• Journal/ diary /Stationary
• Backpack (for daily use and as your carry while traveling around the country and that you must)
• Portable carriers for toiletries
• Condiments/Ingredients/Sauces: Carry your favourites condiments which you may need or maybe are too expensive here. But in any case, Singapore with its amazing food, you’re covered.
• Travel water bottle
• Travel padlock for your bags
• A few hangers

We cannot exaggerate the need for a good mosquito repellent to keep that in mind!

Happy Travelling!