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10 Gifts Your College Kid Actually Wants

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Dec 12, 2016

10 Gifts Your College Kid Actually Wants

Gift buying for college aged kids can be tough. They're no longer happy with a $20 toy you saw in Target, but you may not want to spend money on that new iPhone they want. So, parents, I present a comprehensive list of the best gifts for your college kid under $50.

1. Death Wish Coffee

The one thing no student can live without: caffeine. This coffee has that in spades. This world's strongest coffee is 200% stronger than regular blends. Perfect for those end of the semester all-nighters. Buy it here.

2. The Get Shit Done Mug

Everyone needs a little motivation sometimes. Your student is sure to stay motivated during a study session while drinking out of this awesomely profane mug. Guaranteed to increase productivity by 68%. Well, maybe not. But it's cool. Buy it here.

3. The Hairbrush Flask

Let's be real, this is awesome. If your student is over 21, this brush will keep their hair tangle-free and their liver overworked. Buy it here.

4. Star Wars Ice Cube Trays

These ice cube trays are sure to take anyone's iced drinks to the next level. Each tray comes with 3 Star Destroyers and 3 AT-AT molds. Buy it here.

5. Roll-Up Piano

For many students, music is therapeutic. However, it's hard to fit a piano in a dorm room. This roll-up piano makes it easy. Buy it here.

6. Sarcastic Magic 8-Ball

Your kid can now get answers to life's most burning questions with a little sass on the side. The all-knowing orb will respond with answers like, "ask me if I care" and "in your dreams". Buy it here.

7. Travel Heated Blanket

Guys, it's a heated blanket for your car. What else do I need to say? Buy it here.

8. Rapid Ramen Noodle Cooker

If you've got an impatient student on your hands, the rapid ramen cooker is the ideal gift. This dish is dishwasher safe and cooks noodles in 3 minutes or less. Buy it here.

9. Fuzzy Socks

Just trust me on this one. They want fuzzy socks. Buy them here.

10. Cash

Is there any better gift for a student than cold hard cash? If you don't know what to get your kid, never underestimate the power of cold, hard cash. Come on, we're all broke here.

Hopefully, these ideas will help you decide on the perfect gift for your student, but remember that they'll appreciate anything you get them. After all, it's from you, and that's what matters most.

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10 Gifts Your College Kid Actually Wants

The best gifts for students.

1. Death Wish Coffee

2. The Get Shit Done Mug

3. The Hairbrush Flask

4. Star Wars Ice Cube Trays

5. Roll-Up Piano

6. Sarcastic Magic 8-Ball

7. Travel Heated Blanket

8. Rapid Ramen Noodle Cooker

9. Fuzzy Socks

10. Cash

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Syllabus week doesn't exist.

All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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2. Hearing other musicians in the practice room next door and accepting that you will never be as talented as them:

3. That anxiety that takes over before every performance:

4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

13. When it all comes down to it, though, you know that at the end of the day, music is your passion:

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!