Moving to Bhubaneswar for College: Your First-Month Checklist
Your first month in a new city is exciting and a little overwhelming. This checklist covers the basics so you can settle in quickly and focus on college.
Documents to carry
- A government photo ID (and a few photocopies)
- College admission letter or ID card
- Passport-size photos
- Emergency contact details for your parents or guardian
What to pack
- Clothes for hot summers and a heavy monsoon: carry an umbrella and a rain jacket
- Bedsheets and a pillow cover (check if your PG provides them)
- A small lock for your wardrobe
- Basic medicines and a water bottle
- Laptop, chargers and an extension board
In your first week
- Learn the route and travel time to your college
- Find the nearest pharmacy, ATM and grocery store
- Save your PG manager's and caretaker's numbers
- Set up UPI on your phone for rent and daily payments
Settling into Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is a friendly, green and fairly safe city with a big student population. Try the local food, visit places like Ekamra Kanan and the Lingaraj Temple area on a weekend, and get to know the people in your PG. Your flatmates often become your closest friends in college.
At Yostel, rooms are fully furnished and ready when you arrive, so all you need is your suitcase.