It hardly seems possible that the calendar has rolled around to the holiday season again! But here we are!
As we think about family and friends – those we will gather with and those afar – many of us naturally begin to think about gifts. And sometimes it can seem especially tough to come up with ideas for your college student. They’ve been away for a few months and it may be harder to think about what they need and want. Or perhaps your student will just be heading to college next fall and you’d like to give them a head start on some good college-useful gifts.
Of course, you know your student better than anyone and can tap into their interests and needs. Maybe they’ve even given you some suggestions or made some requests.
But just in case you’re stumped, we’re here to help. We have 14 new suggestions this year to add to the nearly 120 suggestions in our Holiday Gift Guide. Start with this year’s list and then hop over to our Guide for even more food for thought. Check out our ideas and then let your own creativity take over! If you have additional ideas or suggestions, share them in the comments. Let’s make this a community project!
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Soli pillow with built in speakers
I’ve actually tried this one and it’s great. If your student likes to fall asleep to music, or just wants to lay back and relax while listening, this will make a great – and unique – gift. No rolling over on their phone – and it shuts out dorm noise as well. More comfortable than headphones.
Back up your phone’s data and keep it safe while the phone charges.
What if your student could turn anything into a speaker? The larger and more hollow the object, the louder and bigger the sound!
OK, this is technically a camera bag, but we think it would make a great all-around carry bag for men or women.
Make-up mirror with 21 LED lights
Dorm rooms may not have the kind of lights or mirrors that are helpful. This will solve the problem.
Just because your student may not have time to go to the dining hall doesn’t mean they can’t have a decent meal.
Fun for the dorm room!
When spring hits college campuses everyone wants to get outdoors. What better place to study than in a cozy hammock. Or if you have a camper, this is ideal for their next campsite.
If your student travels, they want to be able to rest, but may not want to carry around a bulky neck pillow. This inflatable one folds up to a tiny packet, inflates easily, and is comfy. Good for plane or car rides.
Great for the dorm, but, seriously, they wear them to class, too!
Fun way to cozy up a room!
Coffee Lover’s Grinder and Pour-over Tumbler
Do you have a coffee lover? Easy way to do it all with one device!
Positive Affirmations Scratch Off Poster
We all have days when we could use some positive advice. Fun way to find it.
Your student may not live entirely on ramen, but it’s great comfort food once in a while. This makes it easy.
Don’t forget to check out our huge Holiday Gift Guide with nearly 120 additional suggestions.
You might also find some ideas on our lists Graduation Gifts for High School Students and Graduation Gifts to College Students.
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