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21 Gifts For College Students

Some are useful and some are just because they are cool

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21 Gifts For College Students

1. Kindle

It creates a lot less strain on the eyes and it is easier to carry around than a backpack full of library books.

You can get one here

2. Noise canceling earbuds

Because why not?

You can get the best rated one of 2016 here

3.USB rechargeable battery

When you have a busy day of work and classes you can't always be near a wall plug in, so a portable rechargeable battery this the best solution.

You can get one here

4. Bluetooth Speaker

A speaker can go wherever you go, and syncs up with a smartphone so you can listen to your music or lectures no matter where you are.

You can get a waterproof one here

5.Coffee Maker with an Auto Start

Because why wouldn't you want a coffee maker that knows to make coffee before you realize that you are late to class (again).

You can get here

6. Perfect Tea Maker

Tea is a healthier option to coffee, but can still provide the caffeine necessary for finals.

You can get it here

7. The Complete Guide to Money and Investing

Just because you are broke now that doesn't (hopefully) mean that you always will be. It is a guide to money and investing from the Wall Street Journal.

You can get it here

8. Fitness Tracker

It tracks all of your activity through the day, including how far you walk while getting from class to class and also helps track sleep.

You can get the top rated tracker for 2016 here

9.Bedside storage

Chances are you're dealing with storage issues; it is very convenient because it’s right by the bed and you’ll be able to store things there that you use at bedtime.

You can get it here

10. A "care package" subscription

This is a way to send them a care package every month without having to remember to send it, or worry about what to put in it. Here is an example of some:

Birchbox

Shirt of the month club

Popsugar

11.Multi Charging Station

This charging station makes it so you can charge up to 5 devices at one time.

12. Aquafarm

You can have a pet fish in the bottom and grow herbs to cook with in the top. It’s small size means it won’t take up a lot of space, or make a big mess.

You can get it here

13. College Safety 101

Keep them safe while they’re on campus with this book designed to give them the basics on what it means to be safe at college.

You can get it here

14. Portable pizza pouch

It ensures you’re prepared for any and all pizza-related emergencies.

You can get it here

15. A microwave pasta cooker

Cooking in a dorm can be hard. You need something that is quick and inexpensive, but nourishing.

You can get it here

16. Pencils the get you

You can get these here

17. The Hungover cook book

You can get it here

18. Heated Slippers

You can get it here

19. Wall organizer

You can get this one here

20. Decor

Basically anything from Hobby Lobby

21. Breakfast Sandwich Maker

A healthier option to greasy fast food.

You can get it here



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