Best Gifts for the College Bound Student
FOR THE DRIVERS
Gas is expensive! A Speedpass key tag is a free and exclusive payment device. Link it to your credit or debit card and then wave it at the pump to pay for gas at over 7,000 participating Exxon and Mobil service stations. This may motivate them to drive home and visit!
FOR THE GAME PLAYER
Most of us grew up playing Backgammon, pass it on to the next generation with this classic set— Or for breaking the ice the first few weeks of college how about Settlers of Catan, Card Against Humanity or you can’t beat the title of this one—The School of Life-100 Questions.
$89.00
FOR THOSE COLD FLOORS
For shuffling down the hall to a friend’s room, laundry time or there’s a dorm meeting a pair of slippers are like a big hug. AND OR—these cute slippers. AND for the boys—these slippers are perfect!
$60.00
FOR THE SUNDAY BLUES
A Puzzle is a great way to enjoy downtime and get your child’s friends involved as well, a good ice breaker for freshmen! These puzzles take it to the next level.
$60.00
FOR THE SINGERS
Sing away the doll drums and get your friends to join with this portable karoke set.
$59.00
FOR HEADING TO CLASS
Can we talk about how heavy our kids packs are—they need a backpack with strong support and longevity—the girls tend to go for fashionable ones like Fjallraven or Herschel while the boys go for the more practical packs such as this one by Patagonia.
$59.99
FOR GETTING AROUND CAMPUS
More and more kids use bikes to get around campus, especially at larger schools and once they move off campus its the easiest and often fastest way to get to class.
$264.00
FOR THE STUDIOUS
When their roommate is talking on the phone and the history exam is the next day noise cancelling headphones.
$349.00
FOR THE WELL GROOMED
The gift that keeps on giving...a monthly subscription of unique grooming products.
$30/month
FOR THE PHONE DRAINER
Between classes, socializing and homework, your student may nor be able to recharge. Mophie, compact and powerful, will recharge their smartphone in no time!
$42.00
FOR THE KEYED IN
These collegiate needlepoint key fob holders give your student's keys a colorful personality and are just the right size to fit in their pocket or purse.
$28.50
FOR THE STRESSED OUT STUDENT
Keep your student grounded and mindful. This app with short, guided meditations will leave any student focused, relaxed and feeling good.
$12/month
FOR A MOMENTO FROM HOME
Plan ahead and order metal or wood prints, posters, photo books even magnets of your favorite family trip or celebration from Social Print Studio.
$24.00
FOR WET DAYS
They may have been hoping for some cash, but practical gifts are the ones they’ll thank you for later. A strong, windproof travel umbrella will certainly come in handy. These lightweight raincoats (for men and women) come with us on every trip, plus they look good as well.
$63.00