Moving from India to Pittsburgh for MS... what should I pack from India vs buy in the US, and what essentials do people commonly forget?
Moving from India to **Pittsburgh** this Fall for my Master’s and trying to plan packing/shopping. Would love advice from people who’ve already made the move.
From what seniors told me, it’s better to buy winter jackets/clothes in the US (more suitable + good sales), so I’m planning to do that.
**Looking for guidance on:**
- What’s genuinely better or cheaper to buy in India?
- What’s better to buy after reaching the US? (other than electronics)
- What are some commonly overlooked essentials?
I’m already aware of basics like:
* Universal adapter
* Thermals/base layers
* Important documents
* Prescription medicines
But I’m more interested in the *less obvious* things you only realize you need after arriving.
**Specific questions:**
* Is it worth carrying a year’s supply of personal care items (soap, shampoo, moisturizer, skincare, etc.) from India?
* Any restrictions on carrying multiple bottles of these in **checked baggage**?
* I know carry-on has the 100 ml liquid limit, does anything similar apply to checked bags?
* For Pittsburgh specifically, anything weather- or lifestyle-related you wish you’d brought from India?
Any Pittsburgh-specific tips would be really helpful. Thanks!