1.
Earphones for MP3 player
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2.
Flash drives
One can never have too many; in fact, look for one that you can have engraved with the student’s name and cell phone number.
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3.
Digital picture key chain
The photos you install can serve as a daily reminder of home and family.
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4.
Gift card for local copy shop
Ask the student reserve this card to be used in case of emergencies.
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5.
Farmer’s Markets gift certificates
Hopefully they’ll use it on fresh fruits and veggies to offset the late-night pizza runs.
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6.
Rolls of quarters for coin laundry
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7.
Gift card for 24-hour diner or pizzeria
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8.
Ream of laser printer paper
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9.
Emergency ink cartridge for printer
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10.
Gift card for local bakery
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11.
Three-month Netflix or GameFly membership
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12.
Gift card for yoga, karate, self defense classes
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13.
Fuzzy socks or slippers for lounging in the dorm
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14.
Gift card for ITunes
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15.
Moleskine notebooks
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16.
Emergency candy stash
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17.
Gift card for oil change
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18.
Stress-relief gift basket
Fill it with one-application facial masks, one-use bubble baths, herbal tea, and incense
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19.
Gift card for local coffee/yogurt/ice cream shop
This is perfect for study sessions with friends when funds may be running low.
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20.
Daily vitamins
Vitamins can be expensive when you’re living on a college student’s budget, and they are even more necessary to strengthen immunity when living in a dormitory.
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