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6 Gift Ideas For You And Your Friends Going Away For College

In need of a going away present for your best friend? Well look no further!

Sean Woytowitz

Aug 21, 2018

Emory University

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6 Gift Ideas For You And Your Friends Going Away For College

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The goodbye that most teenagers need to say to their best friends as they head off to college for four years is anything but easy, and a heartfelt gift is a great way to make sure your bond lasts. Whether it's jewelry or a DIY project, here is a collection of gift ideas for your friends.

Long Distance Friendship Lamp

https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/long-distance-friendship-lamp

There are a lot of ways to let your friends know that you're thinking of them without actually having to say it, and this is one. No matter the distance, when one of these lamps is touched and activated, the other one lights up, signaling to your best friend that they're on your mind. Sometimes it's hard to put into words how much you miss your friends when you're separated, but these lamps certainly make it easy and simple. The pair of lamps requires open WiFi and is a little bit on the pricier side at $150, but if it makes the distance seem less it's probably worth it!

Coordinate Rings

https://www.etsy.com/listing/169856038/coordinates-ring-best-friend-long?ref=market

Distance really is just a number, and these rings are a great reminder of that fact. This gift is especially good for close friends because it's something you will always have on you, constantly reminding you that you and your companion are together at heart. The rings are handmade out of aluminum with black text and a pair of rings is only $20, a great price to always have a piece of your friend with you.

Two State Necklace

https://www.etsy.com/listing/99578791/two-state-necklace-state-necklace-2?ref=market

Are you and your best friend moving out of your hometown for college to states across the country from each other? Well, then this is the gift for you! Each necklace has a pair of state charms to remind you that love can overcome the distance. This necklace is also handmade from brass and sterling silver and is subtle but definitely stylish and a gift that you can cherish for life.

"Open When" Letters

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Don't have any money to spend but still looking to do something special for your best friend before you both leave? Well look no further, this is one of my favorite ideas on this list. Write a set of cards for your best friend for each mood they may find themselves in (homesick, excited, stressed out, etc.) so you can either help them through tough times or share their happiness with them! It's easy, it's free, and most of all it's heartfelt.

Long Distance Pillow

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We've certainly all lagged behind on our dorm shopping before, and if that sounds like your best friend then this is the gift for you. These pillows are a great and comfortable reminder of the connection that you and your friend share despite the distance that separates you and is a great addition to any dorm room. At only $16, these handmade linen cotton pillows are both affordable and extremely special.

Name a Star

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What?! Name a star?! That's right! Star registration offers a few different packages for naming stars, and this is certainly a gift someone can cherish for a lifetime (and many more after this one). From binary stars that orbit each other (ideal for couples) to individual stars to bright stars in constellations, you can choose the package that sounds right for you and give your friend a heartfelt and eternal gift.

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10 ways to prepare for finals week—beginning with getting to the library.

Who knows where we would be without them.

1. Thank you for laughing at my jokes, even when they really aren’t funny.

2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

20. Thank you for still being my friend and not judging me when I say or do dumb things.

21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

I may or may not be stressing right now.

1. "What do I have to study for?"

2. "What class do I need to study for the most?"

3. "I’m going to ace this."

4. "Focus!"

5."I have no idea what I'm reading."

6. "I should call my smart friend about this."

7. "I’m going to fail. I’m going to fail."

8. "I’m dropping out of school."

9. "What grade do I have to get on the final to pass the class?"

10. "Oh, no, I have to do good."

11. "I shouldn’t have procrastinated all semester."

12. "I wanna go to bed."

13. "We did not learn this!"

14. "I should go get food."

15. "Why do we even have finals?"

16. "I don’t want to be at the library."

17. "Get off your phone."

18. "I can watch Netflix for like 20 minutes and then go back to studying."

19. "I shouldn’t have watched Netflix."

20. "You have to study now!"

The "Happiest Place on Earth" has a lot of characters with some pretty great advice.

Remember you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine. — Snow White

The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it. — Rafiki

You don't have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring. — Lumière

If watching is all you're gonna do, then you're gonna watch your life go by without ya. — Laverne

Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one. — Grandmother Willow

Always let your conscience be your guide. — Jiminy Cricket

To infinity and beyond. — Buzz Lightyear

Life is a journey to be experienced, not a problem to be solved. — Pooh

Let it go. — Elsa

If you can't say something nice, don't say nothin' at all. — Thumper

Today's special moments are tomorrow's memories. — Genie

It's a time of love, family, memory-making, and gift-giving. But also a time of stressing over the perfect gift.

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