Things to Do

Now this is one page that I am going to update very frequently. I am going to list down some of the things that's coming to my mind right now. And I am going to keep adding stuff till I get the perfect list.

Things to do back home

1. Apply for university transcripts, at least 5-10 copies. It would be very difficult to ask someone else to go to your college and get them for you.You may need transcripts for applying for internships, jobs, etc
2. Leave sufficient number of authorization letters with your parents to collect your mails and complete other bank formalities etc. while you are away.
3. Get an international driver's permit.
4. Get a master health checkup done( including dental and eye checkup)
5. Get prescriptions and medicines for all common ailments. 
6. Carry an extra pair of lenses/spectacles for emergency.
7. Start making a "things to carry" list at least one month before the trip.
8. Carry an international SIM. One of my friends had used HireASim. It was really nice. Incoming calls in all countries were very cheap. Outgoing to landlines are very cheap but outgoing to mobiles can be a bit expensive. If you have an Android or an iPhone you can make calls using your WiFi connection. Most international countries have free WiFi hotspots. But I would still suggest you carry an international sim.

A more detailed list for things to carry can be found here

I am also going to come up with a list of "things to carry" very soon....Keep checking.