Gift Ideas For Students Away At College

While going away can be a lot of fun and a chance to gain some independence, college students need a little something to lift their spirits and cure any bouts of homesickness. If the student in your life needs a little TLC, here are a few gift suggestions they are sure to enjoy.

While college food has probably improved in the last few decades, it’s still not five-star cuisine. So it might be nice to treat your student to a special culinary treat such as chocolate pizza. College students do eat a lot of pizza, but chocolate pizza is a treat like no other. The Chocolate Pizza Company creates this delectable specialty which begins with a blend of the finest dark or milk chocolate and handmade English-style toffee. This “crust” is then topped with a mix of nuts and white chocolate drizzle. Other topping options include M&Ms or perhaps Reese’s Pieces.

In addition to the wide varieties of chocolate pizzas, you can also opt for special items such as the College Survival Kit. This kit contains a slice of milk chocolate pizza topped with almonds, pecans and walnuts, a dark chocolate mini pizza, chocolate covered Oreos, a chocolate and caramel drumstick and a package of Peanut Butter Wings. The “wings” are made from creamy peanut butter mixed with crispy potato chips. This mix is then coated in thick, rich chocolate.

On a food-related note, you can also send a gift for the dorm room, such as a coffee maker or an electric tea kettle. The kettle can be used to make tea, instant coffee and cereal, cocoa and soups. Other options might include a mini fridge or perhaps a microwave. You could also send along a care package with teas, coffees and other shelf-stable snacks.

When your child goes away to college for the first time, it is a great idea to give them some practical gifts. They will be completely responsible for their laundry, so a great present would be to fill a foldable laundry hamper with all the detergents, stain treater and fabric softener they will need. In addition, write down some helpful laundry tips and include a big bag filled with quarters.

If your student needs a laptop or tablet, that certainly is a great going-away gift, but if those supplies are not needed, then consider getting them a cool bag to carry the computer, books and supplies. An alarm clock is another idea, but it’s a good idea to get the type that also acts as a charger and speaker for their mobile phone or MP3 player. Headphones, the fancy noise-cancelling type, are another electronic item college students will appreciate.

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