Gift Guide: 20 Gift Ideas for New College Students

Last updated on December 19th, 2022 at 04:39 pm

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Are you looking for the ideal gift for a college student just leaving home? It can be difficult to figure out exactly what students want or need while they’re away at school. That’s why we’ve come up with a list of 20 gift ideas for new college students–from practical gifts that will make dorm life easier to fun gifts, we have something for everyone. And, we have suggestions for every gift-giving budget, with ideas starting under $20! 

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Gift Ideas for New College Students

1. Freshman Survival Guide Book
2. Mega Snacks Variety Pack Care Package
3. Savvy Infusion Water Bottle
4. Apollo Tools General Repair Tool Set
5. DormDoc 175-Piece Emergency First Aid Kit
6. Chill Sack Bean Bag Chair
7. Dorm Essentials Survival Kit
8. Tzowla Laptop Backpack
9. Bose Soundlink Headphones
10. Wireless Charging Station
11. Amazon Gift Card
12. Starbucks Gift Card
13. Bath Bomb Gift Set
14. Keurig Coffee Maker
15. LED Desk Light with 3-Way Touch Switch and USB Charging Port
16. Apple iPad
17. Vera Gloria Canvas Messenger Bag
18. George Foreman Grill System
19. 101 Things to Do with Ramen Noodles Book
20. Fandango Gift Card