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12/19 10 Things All College Students Want For Christmas

Relatives asking you what you want for Christmas and you can't seem to come up with a response? Take a look at this list for ideas on what to ask for.

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Dec 15, 2018

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12/19 10 Things All College Students Want For Christmas

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1. Socks

Remember when you were little and hated getting socks for Christmas? Well now that you're in college, your face lights up when you see pairs of fuzzy socks resting under the Christmas tree.

2. Insulated water bottle/cup

In my personal opinion, stainless steel insulated cups/water bottles are one of the best inventions. I literally carry my Yeti around with me every day and don't know how I ever survived without it. Plus they keep drinks cool and hot for hours! Insulated water bottles/cups are gifts that you will literally use every day.

3. Comfy pullovers

Pullovers are a staple in college, especially on those days where you just want to cuddle up and stay warm. Even though you would much rather be in bed than in class, a comfy pullover will give you the extra comfort you need to survive those 8 am classes.

4. Amazon giftcards

Amazon has transformed the way we live our lives and Amazon literally has anything you could possibly ever need. Asking for Amazon gift cards not only allows you to buy that bullet journal you've had your eyes on but it also could be used to rent your books. Amazon has great rental rates on a wide variety of textbooks, saving you big money.

5. Wireless headphones/earbuds

Wireless headphones and earbuds are all the rage now, especially with Apple removing the headphone jack from iPhones. Either way, wireless earbuds/headphones are perfect for the gym so that you can listen to your music and lift weights at the same time.

6. Winter boots

If you go to school anywhere where it gets cold, you know that winter boots are essential during the cold months. If your pair is wearing out, definitely ask for a pair of winter boots this Christmas because you know that when the campus is a blizzard during January, you're definitely going to want boots to keep your toes warm.

7. A heated blanket

Definitely ask for a heated blanket this Christmas if your dorm's definition of heat is setting the temperature at 60 degrees. It's perfect for those days when you'll be snowed in. Just don't forget to turn it off before you go to sleep.

8. A ten foot phone charger

It seems like we can never have enough phone chargers or pairs of earbuds. A ten-foot charger is perfect for sitting in the library and not being close enough to a charger.

9. A pair of running sneakers

I'm one of those people who basically lives in athleisure. If your pair is starting to wear out, ask for a new pair of sneakers to wear to class and to the gym if you ever make it there.

10. A polaroid camera

Practical? No. Adorable? Yes. If you're looking to capture more moments next semester, ask for a polaroid camera to capture all of those spontaneous nights with your friends.

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12/19 10 Things All College Students Want For Christmas

Relatives asking you what you want for Christmas and you can't seem to come up with a response? Take a look at this list for ideas on what to ask for.

In This Article:

1. Socks

2. Insulated water bottle/cup

3. Comfy pullovers

4. Amazon giftcards

5. Wireless headphones/earbuds

6. Winter boots

7. A heated blanket

8. A ten foot phone charger

9. A pair of running sneakers

10. A polaroid camera

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It's not just business as usual.

Constantly having to dress business formal.

Group projects.

Applying for internships.

Being told your major is easy.

You just want to be rich already.

Explaining to people why you're a business major.

Using LinkedIn like it's Facebook.

You grow up too fast.

Trying way too hard to make a good impression on companies at career fairs.

Many of your professors have foreign accents.

You don't want to graduate, but you know that you're more than ready.

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Your Schedule

The Library

Time Management

Registration

Housing

The Dining Hall

Teachers

Clubs

High School Friends

Finals

It's not all morning coffees and singing along to the radio.

You can't just go to your room to take a nap in the middle of your classes.

Having to spend all your extra cash on gas for your car.

Speaking of money, you probably don't have a meal plan so you're forced to scrounge up some change or mooch off of your friends.

It can be harder to maintain the friendships you make with people from class.

Finding a parking spot.

It can be harder to be involved on campus because between your one, two, or three jobs and school you don't have much free time.

When you try to be super involved on campus, it can kill your sleep schedule.

It's impossible to do homework at home, but staying on campus isn't an option sometimes.

There are surveys and events that you can't participate in because you're a commuter.

Group projects are the bane of your existence.

Traffic.

Your backpack rivals that of a survivalist trekking in the woods.

Driving all the way to campus to find a note on the door of your classroom saying class was cancelled.

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

1. When he just wanted bacon from his George Foreman grill

2. When he had money (and Jan) issues

3. When he got upstaged at Phyllis' wedding

4. When he unintentionally saved Meredith from rabies

5. When he wore a "bisexual" suit

6. When he had to apologize to Jesus

7. When his GPS drove him into a lake

8. When he had to deal with Ryan as his boss

9. When he couldn't fulfill his most generous empty promise

10. When this happened

11. When he struggled with a X-Mas break up

12. When he had to defend his generosity

13. When he threw a classy Christmas party for Holly but she had a boyfriend

14. When he had to stand up to peer pressure

15. When Toby was "Toby-ish"

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

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Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

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