College is stressful. We students are broke, hungry, and tired.
Any gift alleviating one, if not all three, of these characteristics of the typical college student would be greatly appreciated.
1. Money
Cash, gift cards, national transfer-money-into-your-child's-account day, we will take it ALL. These colleges make us pay thousands each semester then get upset when we can't afford the parking tickets they hand out because the decals (that we had to pay for) have expired.
Oh... and don't forget food... you know, surviving? it's expensive too.
2. Good Grades
The week after Thanksgiving is always terrible, but to make it even worse, finals are coming up-- and those things are worth a huge chunk of our grades. Prayers needed.
3. A Home-Cooked Meal
Now, now. We know that you absolutely love cafeteria food (!!!) just as much as you love the McDonald's where the dark-haired cashier knows your order by heart... But this falls into the same category as sleeping in your own bed. There is NOTHING better than your mama's fried chicken and mac & cheese.
4. Coffee. And lots of it.
Caffeine. K-cups, coffee beans, or already made. Add about 6 espresso shots and we'll be good to go.
5. Socks and underwear
This Christmas gift was taken for granted for over 18 years. But to moms and dads everywhere, please help. We are poor and in need of undergarments because we cannot afford to buy them ourselves (or we choose to spend our money elsewhere).
6. Speaker/Headphones
What better way to block out your noisy neighbors? Obnoxiously crank up the tunes so that everyone can hear them or bust an eardrum while walking to class: music is a necessity for a kid at school.
7. Fleece Blanket
What else would I wear to my 8 am?
8. Portable Charger
Athletic events, roadtrips, concerts, date parties -- you name it. Portable chargers are a material must-have for every single college student.
9. Board/Card Games
What better way to pass the time when you are procrastinating studying for tests, staying up too late anyway, or binge watching ANOTHER season of Grey's Anatomy? Monopoly, that's it. That game'll keep you up for hours.
Also, these games can serve as an outlet for an already busy college student, allowing us to completely escape from the world of lectures and exams for a fun night with friends.
10. Time
More than anything, we college students just NEED more time. More time to complete assignments, more time to hang with friends, more time to play that sport, more time to spend with family when we get the chance to go home for break.
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They say that the college years are the best years of your life, but honestly we students STRUGGLE throughout the semester and Christmas is our time to catch up on ourselves. Help a kid out!!!
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