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Caitlin Denny

Nov 29, 2016

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Now that Black Friday has passed, it is officially time to start (if you haven't already) your holiday shopping. The problem? Some of us are graced with the college student budget, which means that we don't have a ton of money to spend on presents. I have compiled a list of five gifts under $25 that any roommate, no matter her style or personality, would love to receive this holiday season.

Bite Beauty, The Perfect Bite Set from Sephora ($25)

This gift set is perfect for the lipstick lover in your apartment. With four creamy lipsticks that range from nude to pink and brown, your roommate is bound to love all of the shades included in this kit. A bonus: they taste like citrus!

Victoria's Secret PINK, Thermal Sleep Short ($22.95)

These sleep shorts have gained popularity on Twitter. Who doesn't want cute and cozy PJs? With different colors and designs with the famous PINK logo in silver glitter on the band, there is at least one that will jump out at you to get for your roomie. Pair it with a pair of fuzzy socks and you will get the "Best Roommate Ever" award.

Sugar Paper Blush Weekly Planner Agenda, 2017 from Target ($10.99)

Not only is this gift cute, but it is practical! Every college student knows that if you don't write down when assignments are due, most likely they will be forgotten about. Not only does this planner have monthly calendars inside, but it also has weekly calendars to write down what needs to be done down to the minute. Your roommate will love you because not only is this blush pink with gold details adorable, but she won't have to go out and buy herself a planner for the upcoming semester.

Plum & Bow Elephant Tea Mug from Urban Outfitters ($16)

Not only this is the most endearing mug ever, there is a little compartment to place a tea bag after your roomie brews her favorite tea. It is also dishwasher safe, so she can just throw it in with the other dishes and won't have to waste precious time washing it by hand.

Cup O' Coffee Face and Body Mask from Lush ($10.95-$19.95)

Everyone knows that coffee is the lifeline in college. Not only does this mask smell just like her typical morning cup of joe, it will scrub away any dry skin and make her skin glow naturally. It also cleanses impurities from the pores and is great to use for any skin type. She will thank you later.

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1. When course schedules are released and you have a conflict between two required classes.

2. When there is only one section of a popular course.

3. Receiving the 18,000 emails reminding you to register ASAP.

4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

5. Trying not to dress like a bum for your appointments with your advisors/department heads.

6. When you have a perfectly planned out schedule, and one class ruins it.

7. Carefully moving things around to accommodate a different class/section.

8. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. for your enrollment time.

9. Concocting a new schedule at your enrollment time after your original plan gets changed.

10. Getting into a class and filling the last available seat.

11. When all of your classes finally go through.

12. Realizing that you forgot a class that was a pre-requisite for everything else.

When your capability of "adulting" is put to the test

Nobody deserves to be living in poverty.

"Nobody living in one of the most influential nations in the world should be worried about making ends meet."

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What are the states that have set a $15/hour minimum wage?

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Because who understands your bitterness better than April?

1. When you have to provide an "interesting fact" for your first day ice-breaker.

2. When your professor is babbling on and on in his lecture.

3. When you edit your friend's paper and they get an A.

4. When it's 2 AM and you remember you have a test tomorrow.

5. When you finish taking the test and you're pretty sure you failed...

6. ...but then you get the test back and somehow passed.

7. When you've been up for 12 hours straight writing a paper.

8. And then you manage to stay awake in class the next day.

9. When you have to butter up your professor for an extra credit opportunity.

10. When you're assigned a group project.

11. And your group-mates are trying to chat about life instead of the assignment.

12. When it's your last class of the day and you're about to go home.

13. But then you remember rent is due tonight and the anger comes back.

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