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25 Last Minute Gifts for College Students

A gift guide to show what college students truly want.

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Dec 17, 2018

Michigan State University

25 Last Minute Gifts for College Students

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Christmas shopping or just finding gifts for college students, in general, may seem very difficult, but in reality, college students really just need one thing: money. This list contains many useful gifts that most broke college students would appreciate along with an emphasis on the most useful gift there is.

1. Money

2. Amazon gift card

3. Concert tickets

4. Gas station gift card

5. More money

6. Restaurant gift cards

7. Uber or Lyft gift cards

8. Extra phone chargers

9. Nice candles

10. Cash money

11. Fuzzy socks

12. Keurig cups

13. Nice blanket

14. Airfare gift card

15. Phone screen protectors

16. Money Money Money

17. Succulents

18. Sweatpants or cozy clothes

19. Mini speaker

20. Wine

21. Money Money Money, and more Money

22. Unique beverage glasses

23. Coffee shop gift cards

25. Vitamins and immune system boosters

*We don't have an extra $15 laying around to spend on this*

25. A month's rent

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25 Last Minute Gifts for College Students

A gift guide to show what college students truly want.

1. Money

2. Amazon gift card

3. Concert tickets

4. Gas station gift card

5. More money

6. Restaurant gift cards

7. Uber or Lyft gift cards

8. Extra phone chargers

9. Nice candles

10. Cash money

11. Fuzzy socks

12. Keurig cups

13. Nice blanket

14. Airfare gift card

15. Phone screen protectors

16. Money Money Money

17. Succulents

18. Sweatpants or cozy clothes

19. Mini speaker

20. Wine

21. Money Money Money, and more Money

22. Unique beverage glasses

23. Coffee shop gift cards

25. Vitamins and immune system boosters

25. A month's rent

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It all started when we learned the truth about Santa.

1. Has anyone actually gone caroling?

2. Christmas cards.

3. Putting up the Christmas Tree.

4. Gifting baked goods.

5. Attending religious services.

Fellow thespians, you know who you are.

1. A single word can make you burst into song.

2. You knew how to contour before it was cool.

3. You own a huge collection of foundations that are way darker than your natural skin tone.

4. Accidentally going too heavy on the blush and bronzer when you're not on stage.

5. You've learned to get comfortable with improvisation.

6. When you watch another performance you always notice the curtains moving.

7. You know that getting comfortable with the script is the most important thing.

8. The little ongoing games that take place both on and off stage.

9. You have no problems going to see a show more than once.

10. Your fellow cast members become your family.

The best holiday deserves an entire month of celebrating.

1. Build a snowman.

2. Bake Christmas cookies and treats.

3. Go ice skating.

4. Put up and decorate a Christmas tree.

5. Have a snowball fight.

6. Drink hot cocoa by the fire

7. Buy Christmas presents for a loved one

8. Sing Christmas carols.

9. Throw an ugly Christmas sweater party.

10. Make a snow angel.

11. Dance to Christmas music in the kitchen.

12. Participate in a Secret Santa gift exchange.

13. Build a gingerbread house.

14. Drive and look at Christmas lights.

15. Visit Santa at the mall.

16. Watch a classic holiday movie like "How the Grinch Stole Christmas or "The Polar Express".

17. Put up Christmas lights to get in the holiday spirit.

18. Spend a snow day cuddled up under the blankets

19. Drink all the eggnog you can.

20. Go to a Christmas concert.

21. Throw a present wrapping party.

22. Treat yourself to your favorite holiday drink.

23. Go skiing or snowboarding.

24. Create a DIY Christmas gift.

25. Enjoy the company of your loved ones.

I've realized that being nice to myself is actually really important.

1. Learn to say no, and actually mean it

2. Realize that doing your best does not mean sacrificing your health

3. Enjoy your own company

4. Realize that not everyone deserves a front-row seat to your life (and you don't need a front-row seat to theirs)

5. Give yourself grace

Merry (early) Christmas!

1. Play Christmas Music

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