What should students pack?

Pack ALL medications (even OTC) you need because they may not be available in China.

Pack anything that is exclusively available in the US, or that is required in a foreign country, for example:   China uses 120 watt current instead of 110 used in the US, so it's smart to bring along a converter for electrical/electronic items.

*Consider taking a roll of toilet paper with the center core removed. This will be handy for the obvious purposes and for small mop-up jobs while traveling.