i have things listed i bought-(doesnt apply to all) and then things i wish i would have bought--i was in the same boat a couple of days ago so hope this helps

Things I bought

stethescope
scrubs (if in ny there is a store with all sizes on 164th street by union tpke across the hospital)
white lab coat
tranformer or converter from 110-220 but here everything is already good to go i didnt need it i was able to just plug things in
noodles
deodarant
perfume
toothbrush
toothpaste
little makeup
earrings
skirts/blouses/capris (but i see many many well mostly all students walking aroun d in jeans female and male--the school ac is HIGH..i am glad i bought a light 3/4 size jacket)
undergarments (well duhh hehe)
sneakers
flip flops
noodles
spices
fruit snack bars/granola bars popcorn/cookies/chocolate (those are good when u have no time to cook or u wanna replace breakfast)
gum
bread
butter
indian naan (bread)
advil
pads/tampons (females only incase u are not sure if you should bring this if you are a guy haha just kidding)
vitamins
baby oil
binder/looseleaf paper/eraser/stapler/pencil pens
shampoo
dishwashing liquid (but they have it here but u never know depends where u are i am at cortsland)
thread (for threading hair --female stuff)
sheets (bring your own sheets/.blanket)
towel (i was suppose to get one but didn't but i am glad i bought my own)
i bought 3 books brs anatomy, embroy, and atlas of anatomy--i am missing few i will buy here i suppose i bought organic 2 books
hot sauce
filer
nailpolish
laptop with a wireless card (it's a must--i would have felt so lost)
microphone (u can chat free with family if they have skype, or msn and i am sure yahoo has that feature too)
video cam (i dont use but incase u wanna)
neck pillow for plane inflatable
proff of hep a shot, hep b shot, hiv testing, my immunization record (they haven't asked me for those yet i am missing the tb one but i know i dont' have tb) also, they want hep c proof too
razor
quad band cell phone (please call ur company in advance to have ur phone unlocked for me t-mobile took a while so i had to wait) over here you can buy a pre-paid sim card
nail polish remover
nail cutter
tweazer
cooking oil (small bottle)
bug repellent also but spray or plug in for your room (i have no bug problems unles i open window or door at night)
frozen vegetables(mixed vegetables, okra, one more just incase u dont get to go shopping but i haven't used those..no time to go out of my room to the shared kitchen--it gets dark at 530 then i don twant mosquitos to bite me so i will cook when i have off--but if u wear covered clothing it's fine.it's cool at night)
i bought a frame with god's picture in it u can bring ur grandma or mom to personalize ur room
lentils
pajamas for night/t-shirts


Things I wish I bought (u get them here but i have to go to the woods mall which is literally 5 minute walk from school)

tide
lysol
paper plates/napkins
cereal (quickly fill ur stomach without too much work)
air freshner or glad plug in

OTHER ADDITIONAL THINGS YOU CAN BRING
they gave me a roll of bathroom tissue after I asked so u might wanna just put one in there
umbrella
driver's license
credit card (call ur credit card company to find out if they charge you to use ur card in ohter countries also let them know u are travelling or they might cancel ur card thinking it got stolen)
traveller's checks to deposit in bank
little cash

so far i can only think of all those things i am sure others can add to them, also, u can check out the auasga.org but i think i included stuff from there too that i had to bring

UPDATE: this is an updated list from a now second semester student:

Clothes:
• Note: Conversion rate is 2.67 (EC) Eastern Caribbean Dollar = $1.00
• Note: Make sure you bring enough ‘Professional Attire’
• Jeans
• Shorts
• Tshirts – those with comical sayings are NOT to be worn in school
• Solid colored Polo-Style Shirts
• Males: A Suit or Dress Pants/Dress Shirts/Ties (Will be used for DPS, school research days, events, ceremonies, etc)
• Females should bring at least a few articles of clothing to dress up for DPS and research days
• Dress Shoes
• Dress Socks
• Slippers (1-2 pairs, because they may get worn out quickly)
• Sneakers
• Swimwear
• Enough socks and undergarments to last you in case you don’t get time to do laundry every week
• A Sweatshirt (Library and classes get cold)
• Sunglasses
• Pajamas

Household Items:
• Toilet Paper
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Mouth Wash
• Shaving Cream
• Shaving Blades
• Shaving Trimmer
• Deodorant
• Hair Gel
• Cologne/Perfume
• Contact Lens/Solution
• Soap
• Body Wash
• Bath Towels / Beach Towel
• Bed Sheets/Pillow Cases
• Mosquito Repellant
• Laundry Detergent (Available at supermarket here)
• Sunscreen lotion
• Cream/Lotion
• Laundry Hamper
• Closet Organizer (Very useful - From Bed Bath & Beyond)/Bandaids
• Advil/Tylenol/Pepto Bismol/Neosporin

Kitchen Items:
• Most Kitchen supplies are available at Epicurian, but anything you bring will save you a trip to Epicurian
• Real spoons, forks, and knives will be provided to you, along with some pots, pans, and drinking glasses. Plastic forks, knives, spoons, and cups are available at the supermarket.
• Cereal Bowls are not provided, so you may want to bring a couple of these.
• Plates will be provided, but you can bring some of your own plates if you don’t want to use ones that have been here.
• Coffee Makers (Not provided in some housing so check with someone. Otherwise, bring it because they are about $50US for the cheapest one here)
• George Foreman Grill (Very useful)
• Toaster (Not provided in some housing, bring if you think it’s worth it)
• Things to wash dishes are also available at the supermarket, but if you bring them, it will save you a trip

School Related:
• Backpack
• Laptop case
• Pens
• Pencils
• Highlighters
• Notebooks (Classes are Anatomy, Histo, DPS)
• Calendar (Either in a planner or to hang on the wall)
• Clipboard (Very important for lab)
• Headphones for laptop if you listen to music while studying
• Scotch Tape (comes in handy often)
• Scissors
• Stapler
• Paper Clips
• Desk Lamp
• Flash Drive – minimum 1 GB, this will be used heavily
• Blank CD-Rs/DVD-Rs (Not too many)

DPS Stuff
• 1 Lab Coat
• 2 Pairs of scrubs
• Stethoscope
• Blood Pressure Cuff
• Patella hammer
• Tuning Fork
• Mini Eye Exam Chart

Banking
• You can open up your own account here with ABIB or you can use your account from home, and just use the ATM here to withdraw money. You might want to check first if your bank charges for withdrawals in Antigua.
Food:
• Most things are available here at the supermarket (Epicurian) which is just a 5 minute walk from school, however things are a bit pricey compared to back home. This is because everything is imported from the USA, so after customs and duty, these prices add up to about double what it would be back home. Bring as much junk food as you can to snack on, cereal bars are good on the run, noodles, macaroni and cheese, granola bars, and anything you can cook quickly. You don’t really get much time to prepare gourmet dinners for yourself.
• Favorite Hot Sauce if you have one (Tobasco is available here)
• Spices
• Heinz ketchup (The ketchup here tastes too sweet, and they don’t have Heinz anywhere)
• 8 Minute Pasta or Rice
• Soup in a cup
• Frozen vegetables
• Cooking Oil

General:

• Cell Phone (Required – Unlocked, quad band phone will guaranteed work. Some Tri Band phones also work, but bringing a quad-band phone is the safest bet)
• A Laptop & It’s charger (Required) Both Mac & PC are compatible on campus
• Multi outlet switch (6 outlets)
• External hard drive if you have one, it’s useful to store all your AUA files for the next few years.
• Signup with some VOIP Service (Skype, Vonage, Viatalk, etc…)
• Alarm Clock
• Umbrella
• Flashlight
• Keychain/Ring
• Ear Plugs
• Any favorite TV shows or DVDs, this comes in handy after a long week of studying. (If you bring an S-Video Cable, you can display the video from your laptop to your TV)
• Milk expires here very quickly (about 4 days) so be careful when you buy it.
• Drink only bottled water
• Hooks that you can stick on the wall or behind a door (hanging clothes, keys, etc)
• Religious Items
• Electric Outlets in housing are the same as USA
• Pictures/Frames of family
• Webcam to communicate back home
• Digital Recorder (If you like to record lectures)
• Driver’s License
• Makeup for Girls
• Nailcutter
• Vitamins
• Baby Oil
• Gum
• Tampons
• Air Freshner (Febreeze, etc – don’t bring Glade Plug Ins, they may cause fires)
• Don’t carry too much cash on the flight.
• Brita Water Filter
• Passport
• Immunization documentation that AUA requires
• Immigration letter from AUA
•
Sending Packages: If your parents mail you a package here on the island, it will be mailed to the school address (American University of Antigua College of Medicine, Jasmine Court, Friar’s Hill Road, P.O. Box W – 1451, St. Johns, Antigua, West Indies Tel: 1-268-481-8888). Then, when it arrives, you will go to the admin office and look for your name on a list. If your name is there, they will give you a “slip”. You will take this slip to the airport and retrieve your package after paying customs/duty/tax. Average would be around $75EC = $30USD plus cab fare unless you have a car. Try calling ‘Amerijet’ and check their price for cargo: at 800-276-5387. Ask to speak to Louis Montella at 718-709-9560. Other air freight providers include American Air Cargo (800-CARGOAA), USF Seko World Wide (800-255-2896) and Cavalier International (800-235-4665). Ocean cargo, such as via Tropical Shipping (800-367-6200) is cheaper, but slower.

Stores that they have here:

• Epicurian – Supermarket, mostly everything available at Shoprite or Pathmark would also be here.
• Radio Shack – This is where you will purchase your internet connection card from (ACT-Online/Instantnet). The average cost is about $300 USD for 4 months, which is $75 USD/month. Its expensive, yes, we know.
• Subway – Just like back home
• KFC – Just like back home, but no Honey BBQ Wings
• Office Supplies store in Woods (Forgot the name)
• Digicell – Cell Phone Carrier
• Cable & Wireless – Cell Phone Carrier
• El Taco Loco – Mexican Food
• The Beach – Nice Restaurant to Eat

gum and toothpaste?! have you been to the epicurean? you can find the SAME stuff there, maybe $1 more, but toothpaste shampoo etc isnt that bad.

Do they really need all the immunization test,Hiv and all that i have not completed mine so am kinda worried?

i believe you'll need all health stuff for 5th sem. in Miami, or you can do it there when you get... good luck

Thanks for all the info akabeeks

appreciate the list!!! thanks

i went to the woods mall with the supermarket called epicurian i had a heart attack..my bill came out to 45 dollars didn't buy much damn it..yes american not EC money so other things u might wanna bring are..for the beginning so u don thave to grocery shop..unless u dont really mind spendin money

i bought
bread, v8 juice, mott's apple jucie small ones, ravioli, lipton side dishes like past--u can put in microwave, bought a plastic container 6-7 dollars thas crazy, cheese, hot dog, bring peanut butter or jelly..this is all if u have room in ur luggage..but more you bring the better, i bought gum..everything adds up my goodness, i rather buy the food..i bought paper plates and spoons/knife, try brining those mac and cheese packets

crazy prices here

akabeeks, where are you living? Is it Group I, II, III? Do you have a kitchen and/or freezer? What kind of sheets did you take, etc.? How far are you from the school (walk/drive)? Thanks for the info. Take care.

did i read that wrong? you brought food with you to antigua? hehe.

is there like a sam's club or costco on the island?

there's one major supermarket chain (epicurean) with two branches, one of which is really close to school. if you're at barrymore, you're prolly gonna shop in the same store as her :P

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