May. Umbrella Dressing for Special Occasions You will want to bring or be prepared to buy at least one dressy outfit depending on your style and what you plan to do. If you intend to pursue Optional Practical Training, business clothing will probably be necessary. Many students bring an example of their country's traditional dress. Not only do the clothes remind them of home, but they wear them to special events sponsored by International Programs and Services or the International Club. Traditional dress can also help you teach your new American friends about your country.
Many students opt to stay in apartments on or off campus and cook their own meals.
Most cooking utensils and necessities for foreign cuisine can be found or ordered in Evansville at reasonable prices. If your cooking relies heavily on spices, you may want to bring some of these from home, however, since spices can be expensive. Please be aware of U.S. Customs regulations when bringing any foodstuffs into the U.S. For more information, click here to look at the Customs' list of restricted items. While you might want to bring special jewelry, we advise against bringing anything extremely valuable. Think twice before packing anything that would hurt you if it were lost or stolen.