International Students - What to Bring to Calvin

Photos of family and friends
Phone numbers, addresses, and email addresses of parents, family doctors, church members, friends, and other relatives
A final high school transcript (if you have not sent one in already) in a sealed envelop.
Personal identifications. Including all visa and immigration information
Extra pair of glasses or necessary prescription medication. And extra copies of your prescriptions. These will probably be cheaper if purchased from your home country.
Parents' emergency contact information
A healthy body. Get an overall physical examination and dental examination before you leave
Music players. Just be sure that chargers are compatible with US outlets and power plugs.
Warm weather clothing. Including a good pair of all-purpose shoes and bathing suit for the beach. You can purchase warmer winter clothing once you get here.
Basic toiletries. Toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, shampoo, etc.
Mementos to decorate your room and ethnic and cultural clothing for international celebrations.
Cooking spices from home. Whatever will be allowed through customs.
All medical records including dental and immunization records

A computer. There are more than enough on-campus. But if you choose to bring your own, be absolutely sure that it is compatible with all electrical standards here in the US , especially voltages.
Bedding. Calvin has extra long twin mattresses. You will have a chance to go shopping for sheets once you arrive, but if you bring your own make sure they fit the mattresses here.
Winter clothing. Unless you have space for it in your bags, those can be bought here.
Electronics. Unless you are absolutely sure that your machine will be compatible with the voltage here (120) as well as fit into the outlets. Be sure DVDs or video cassettes will play in machines here.
Travel Insurance. Travel insurance is already part of your KnightCare policy that goes into effect August 15 and will cover any health-related issues during your trip here.