Hi! all,

I am coming to Minnesota early January for my undergraduate. I am looking for some suggestions on the things to bring with me from Nepal. I imagine you can probably buy most of the things you need there in the US, but what are the things that you can’t get there or things that make financially sense to bring from Nepal?

Thank you all for your valuable inputs,
Smriti

Bring extra sized clothes because everything will shrink here because of dryers. Bring all the medicines that you use most often. You can buy all the waiwais and titaura here in Ny Boston areas but im not sure minnesota has it. If you smoke bring cigarettes as they are expensive here. You can buy almost any thing here so dont worry about anyting. Talk to your friends here you'll get help. And finally bring enough Money so that you can start college comfortably. 

Bring warm jacket; learn to drive; bring money for a reliable car and laptop ( you'll need it for school and work). Bring positive attitude coz first six month you'll regret for comming here. Lastly, welcome!

 - as max suggested,clothes 1 size larger than you wear
- bring 4-5 pants since good pants are expensive here
- a wind-blocking jacket + overcoat or something like that, minnesota is freezing cold
- topi, galbandi, pant bhitra lagaune trousers, blanket (if you can fit one if not, you'll buy 1-2 here)
- you might want to bring 1 or 2 pairs of track-suit to wear indoors and/or while running/jogging
- shoes/slippers you need; make sure at least 1 pair is good for walking on the snow (sport type)
-  you know the rest of the clothes you wear 
- medicines for common/recurring illnesses
- if you cook a lot, bring all kinds of spices you need
- foods like gundruk, masyaura, chyura, paau, achaar, etc (no meat products)
- if you drink tea, bring it, and the chiya chhanne filter too. tea here sucks (at least for my tongue)
- cosmetics (minimum qty, you can buy them after you get here)
- money to keep you going

** since you can bring 2 luggage bags, make good use of that. it's better to buy things there than here because:
-they are cheaper
-you can try them and exchange if necessary
which might not be feasible for a while after you arrive minnesota.

that's all i can think of now.

congrats for your further studies.
oh!! those mixed feelings in this transition period (leaving home, excitement of new place, people etc)

No matter what , you will tend to fill up all your luggages ( 2 checked-ins) , 1 hand carry. Hence, it will include most of the stuffs that you need (clothes, pressure cooker etc which are cheaper in Nepal anyways). Bring nepali noodles, titauras, mash-euras etc. If you smoke, quit it. Make it as new years resolution. Good for you.

Well friends from Minnesota can suggest you more. Correspond to your friends in Minnesota if possible or find one ASAP.
~GooDLuck

bring northface jacket. winter is harsh in minnesota.

Don't buy new clothes in Nepal before you come.  American styles and sizes will enable you to fit-in more readily.  Good shoes are easily available. It is true that your clothes will shrink, and you are likely to gain weight here.  Don't buy a camera before you come.  You can get good digital camera here for good price.  Do bring pictures of your family, friends, girl friend, house.  They will help to keep you from getting homesick.  Bring all certificates, transcripts even if you have sent copies to your university.  They will not return them to you. Have a good trip.

Welcome to America Smriti! I would recommend you to bring outerwears (jackets, coats, blazers).. These are expensive here so..take it easy and have a nice trip!!

Bring nepali dress for cultural programs.

Pressure cooker

 If you happened to be a 'momo' lover don't forget to bring a few packets of momo masala !
Good luck.

 if  you have a small foot size, don't forget to get enough shoes, boots and sandles 

Momo pakaune bhando if you are a momo lover.

 momo ko bhado and pressure cooker yeta nai pauchha ho.. 30 dollars  to 50 dollars not worth bringing it

wow.. Minnesota on January. Be prepared for dead cold winter. So, bring big coats, big jackets, hats, gloves etc. Remember that it could be -50 deg C outside but room temprature in apartment, colleges, groceries or anywhere indoor is well heated and you can't wear all those insulated clothes indoor.  And during winter you will be spending 99% of time indoors except geeting into parking from the building. So make your selection based on this too. And fashion here is different than Nepal. So, you may not like what you are used to in Nepal in few months.

The first few months or may be a year would be very harsh and bleak. So bring enough moneys so that you do not have to struggle from beginning while you are still getting used to society, culture, weather and overall system here. Once you are here try spending more times with friends, schools, spend much of your time on social activites in school and among friends. That would keep you little far from being home sick.

 kitehell,

please bring me some surya churot 

Besides tuition, books and apartment/dorm rent, how much MONEY do you guys suggest one should bring for the first year?  I know it varies per person, but what is your general estimate?

@Smriti:

Textbooks tend to be quite expensive.  Be prepared to pay almost $1000 easily on textbooks.  Unfortunately, you cannot bring those from Nepal.

I recommend bringing small luxuries that can tide you over during the bouts of homesick moments.  In my case, it was jhol titaura, churpi, chiya, music I used to listen back home, etc.  

Since you are coming to Minnesota, I am sure there are other Nepalis in your school.  I am sure they will help you find your way during your first few weeks/months.  But don't limit your circle to just Nepalis however enticing that may be.  Expand your horizon, so to speak.

World awaits you.  Good luck!

All of your suggestions have been very helpful – you guys are awesome. If anybody has any more suggestions please share. Thanks much, Smriti.

Dont Bring anything eccept some  clothing for winter. Learn driving and make sure you have driving licence that will help you with your insurance in the future.  you can find branded  and good  clothes here for lot cheaper than in Nepal so dont bring extra clothing.You can find every single thing which you can find in Nepal in cheaper price. Momo ko bhado pressure cooker you will get here in lot cheaper. spices you can find everything here.