First Year Medical School Materials

[geekozoid]

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So I've been accepted to medical school overseas and so I'm a little confused as to what I should take for my first year? I know the typical response is not to take books and stuff, BUT I am asking more about like bed sheets, clothing attire, etc. Like the necessities, I would like to get an idea of what I should take and what is better to just leave behind, etc. I know this is a very immature questions, but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! I already know the place I'm going to requires a good raincoat, but more info is always helpful.

I'm going to Ireland if that information helps!

Thanks!

 

[Dares Dareson]

To check your bags, the airline will probably charge you more than it would cost to buy everything new. So minus whale throw some clothes in a carry on and visit the Irish Wal-Mart (which is probably Wal-Mart) when you arrive.

Oh and a cast iron skillet can replace about 75% of your kitchen utensils.

 

[taavi]

I brought a couple textbooks with me, but you'll find they're not too expensive on Amazon. Some "international" editions are even cheaper.
I got all the necessities, like bed sheets etc, at IKEA over my first weekend. If you have room in your bag, go ahead and bring a set so you'll be comfortable when you first settle in.

No, there's no Wal-Mart haha
I guess this is more of a personal thing, so if you have any specific questions and wondering if you might find it here in Ireland, feel free to send me a message. What I consider essential may not be the same for you. I really only brought my clothes (definitely more expensive here, although if you're American, the euro won't be as bad - I'm Canadian).

 

[TheShaker]

To check your bags, the airline will probably charge you more than it would cost to buy everything new. So minus whale throw some clothes in a carry on and visit the Irish Wal-Mart (which is probably Wal-Mart) when you arrive.

Oh and a cast iron skillet can replace about 75% of your kitchen utensils.

I'd say get a cast iron for its purposes but also a stainless steel pan. I can leave the stainless steel soaking in a dirty sink for a week and then throw it in the dishwasher and not worry too much about it while that will probably ruin the cast iron.

 

[ortnakas]

Are you living in an apartment? dorm? house?

 

[TheShaker]

OP, just look at things that you use on the daily and buy them when you get there. I think that would probably be cheaper than shipping all of your stuff over. You'll probably be living minimally for a while but you'll get more stuff as you go along. I didn't move overseas but I moved across several states so I just brought my computer and clothes then bought a a desk, chair, lights, and kitchen stuff at Walmart (or whatever you have over there).

 

[Dares Dareson]

I'd say get a cast iron for its purposes but also a stainless steel pan. I can leave the stainless steel soaking in a dirty sink for a week and then throw it in the dishwasher and not worry too much about it while that will probably ruin the cast iron.

I forgot to mention I had to buy a new cast iron skillet about once per semester in undergrad 😛

 

[TheShaker]

I forgot to mention I had to buy a new cast iron skillet about once per semester in undergrad 😛

Well good thing is that they're dirt cheap.

 

[geekozoid]

I brought a couple textbooks with me, but you'll find they're not too expensive on Amazon. Some "international" editions are even cheaper.
I got all the necessities, like bed sheets etc, at IKEA over my first weekend. If you have room in your bag, go ahead and bring a set so you'll be comfortable when you first settle in.

No, there's no Wal-Mart haha
I guess this is more of a personal thing, so if you have any specific questions and wondering if you might find it here in Ireland, feel free to send me a message. What I consider essential may not be the same for you. I really only brought my clothes (definitely more expensive here, although if you're American, the euro won't be as bad - I'm Canadian).

Yeah!! Definitely I will be messaging you soon!

 

[geekozoid]

Are you living in an apartment? dorm? house?

I haven't figured it out yet but I think either dorm or an apartment of my own.

 

[baxt1412]

take: anything light that can fit in your bag(s)
leave behind: anything heavy or that won't fit in your bag(s)

 

[geekozoid]

I like the responses I'm getting its all very helpful! I do have one stupid question, but hopefully no one judges me too harshly, but I have a weak back and so I would like to know what is the best backpack for medical students? I know there are other posts about this from the past, but I didn't find their suggestions helpful. They were outdated, too. Does anyone have any suggestions for this? I'm pretty open minded so I'll look at any and all suggestions.

Thanks!