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10 Non-Tech Gifts College Student Will Truly Appreciate This Christmas

Your favorite student will definitely appreciate you for these.

Jenna DeLuca

Dec 11, 2018

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10 Non-Tech Gifts College Student Will Truly Appreciate This Christmas

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As a young adult, I often times find it hard to make a Christmas list. I don't feel like I need anything, per se, but truth be told... there are actually quite a few things that would really be helpful right about now.

Whether it be something to help me survive winter break when I'm off of school and my work-study job or something to make my next semester a little less stressful, I can honestly say that not only myself but pretty much any college student would be extremely grateful.

So if you're struggling to come up with a great gift idea, why not one of these?

1. Gym Membership

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At most schools, we have free access to our on-campus gym and exercise facilities but once we get back home, we have to find an alternative. So why not gift a month at a local gym? A one-month membership will cover almost all of winter break.

2. A Deposit To Their College Account

A deposit to my college account can be used to pay off any debt but also can be useful other things. At Rider, it can be used to purchase Bronc Bucks to be used for food or I can even get myself a commuter meal plan.

3. Gift Cards To Their Go To Spot

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During the school year, students are constantly wanting a little break but sometimes we can't afford it. So gifting some food and drinks at your students' favorite spot is definitely a great choice.

4. College Apparel

We've all seen those hoodies and jackets in the bookstore that we can never scrounge enough pennies together for. Seeing one under the tree would not be disappointing.

5. A Vacation

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OK, this might seem a little over the top but with cruises selling for under $200 and plane tickets on sale for $20, this might just be the year do something a little extra special. After the chaos of finals and moving back for winter break, a much-needed getaway is something that could bring a person to tears of joy.

6. A Payment Toward Their College Loans

Making a small payment towards student loans may not seem like a whole lot but even just paying the interest is a huge help.

7. Care Packages

A basket full of treats and toiletries are incredibly great gifts. You can send your student back to campus with all the little things they may need to make it through another semester.

8. A Bottle of Wine

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When we're at school sometimes our budgets limit our ability to purchase our favorite drinks. Plus, you can't just bring a glass of vino into the dining hall. For me, there's nothing better than a glass of Moscato to go with Christmas dinner.

9. Gas Gift Cards

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A gas station gift card is a serious blessing. Giving your student an expense-free commute can take a huge load off of their shoulders, especially if it's a long drive.

10. A Massage

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A massage is an amazing way to relieve some stress and enjoy a little relaxation. With a gift card for a local massage parlor, a student can save it and use it for those moments when school has just become way too intense.

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10 Non-Tech Gifts College Student Will Truly Appreciate This Christmas

Your favorite student will definitely appreciate you for these.

1. Gym Membership

2. A Deposit To Their College Account

3. Gift Cards To Their Go To Spot

4. College Apparel

5. A Vacation

6. A Payment Toward Their College Loans

7. Care Packages

8. A Bottle of Wine

9. Gas Gift Cards

10. A Massage

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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.

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

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

20. "You have to study now!"

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