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5 Gift Ideas for Your College Pals

A few gift ideas regarding your hard-to-shop-for friends.

Alton Rhett Coker

Dec 12, 2016

Troy University

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Finding the perfect gift for your friends can be hard. All of the holiday pressure can get to you amidst finals and preparing gifts for the family, causing your close friends to get the short end of the gift-giving stick. Here are a few ideas to get you on the right track and surprise your friends with some great gifts.

1. Holiday Candy or Hot Chocolate

Although it may sound a little lame, most people are perfectly fine with some festive candy! Also, I've never met someone who didn't like hot chocolate, so a kit is also a safe bet.

2. Socks

This may sound like a gag gift straight from a Christmas Special, but most college age students would probably appreciate a few pairs of socks, I know I do. After all, walking on campus all day has to be hard on the feet.

3. Dorm/Apartment Decoration

May it be hand made or store bought, everyone loves spicing up their personal space with a little decor. One stipulation though is that you know the preferred style of the gift receiver, don't just buy a random item.

4. A Picture or Collage

A great memory shared between friends is truly priceless, so a picture of that shared memory is probably pretty valuable! A framed picture of some fun times together or even a collage of pictures always makes a nice thoughtful gift.

5. Gift Cards/Money

Everybody is broke in college. Giving your friends the gift of being less-broke is pretty sweet. May it be a gift card or cold hard cash, a donation to a friends survival fund is a great gift.

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