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16 Gifts Every Struggling College Student Needs Under Their Tree

From parkas to beer can openers, there are plenty of gifts your student is longing for.

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16 Gifts Every Struggling College Student Needs Under Their Tree
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Winter break is arguably one of the best times of the year for most college students under the sun. A month-long vacation away from studying and finals is something that almost all of us have been craving since September 1st. Don't get us wrong, we love college; but sometimes we need time away from school. With the onset of winter break brings the feeling of the holiday spirit. When it comes to gift-giving during the holiday season, it might be difficult to shop for that college student that you haven't seen in four months. Don't worry because here is a list of 16 gifts ideas that every college student wants under their tree. From concert tickets to gift cards and parkas, your child will be sure to love each gift.

1. Extra-long parka

For all those midwest and east coast college kids, winters on campus can be horrifically brutal. When it comes to battling the winter storms and windchill, a long parka is usually the key to winning the fight.

2. Target gift card

Honestly, who doesn't love Target? No one, exactly.

3. Any type of food gift card

Quality food is a rare occurrence on campus during certain times of the school year, so why not spoil your kid to a free meal at the restaurant of their choosing?

4. Beer bottle opener

You can never have enough bottle openers. Never.

5. Campus bar gift card

Whether it will be buying drinks or bar food, a gift card to a bar can go a long way.

6. Campus bar t-shirt

I would do anything to have a t-shirt from Sally's Saloon at the University of Minnesota, and I bet your kid would too (but from there own campus).

7. Money in any amount

Let's face it, the stereotypical college student is broke. Any amount of money will help them make it through next semester.

8. Beer pong party pack

How can you go wrong with the most classic of classic drinking game? That's right, you can't.

9. One week European vacation

Stressful semesters calls for a time of much-needed relaxation, so what would be more perfect than a free vacation?

10. A certificate for 12 hours of uninterrupted sleep

From loud roommates to late-night parties, everyone is craving a full night's sleep.

11. Fuzzy socks

This is just a given, so no explanation is needed.

12. Free tuition


This is another given.

13. School spirit wear

Add to your student's obsessive collection of college spirit wear because they can never have enough.

14. 12 months of apartment rent


It would be the ultimate gift.

15. Beer


Because it's beer.

16. Concert tickets


Taylor Swift, Kenney Chesney, Thomas Rhett, WeFest, and Lollapalooza are just some of the hundreds of concert events going on during summer 2018.

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