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5 Gifts to Give If You're a Poor College Student

Ideas that won't be too expensive this holiday season.

MaKayla Koski
Dec 06, 2016
University of North Dakota
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5 Gifts to Give If You're a Poor College Student
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Christmas is right around the corner and if you're like the typical college student, Christmas gifts don't really fit into your budget. This really sucks when all your family and closest friends deserve the world, but you can only afford something small. So here are cheap ideas for your Christmas gift shopping.

1. Coffee Mug

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Getting a new mug that has a funny or cute saying on it is a gift that can be very useful for the receiver because who doesn't need a new mug? Coffee mugs start at about $7. And sometimes, you can find them for cheaper.

2. Movie

If you know someone that has been dying to see a movie, but hasn't bought it, buy it on Amazon and give it to them. Throw in their favorite candy, and you have their next movie night planned.

3. Socks

I'm not just talking about plain, white socks, I'm talking about the fun colored/patterned/fuzzy ones. You can find them just about anywhere and a pair of these can make anyone's day. Talk about the perfect secret santa gift.

4. Homemade Treats

Nothing is more thoughtful than something that is homemade, so why not gift some Christmas cookies. You can bake a variety so they're not getting all one kind.

5. Watch the Sales

If you need an extra special gift, the best thing to do is watch the sales for something that a family member may like. This will help you save some money.


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