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16 Gifts Every College Student Needs

November 21, 2017

They may be specializing in philosophical theories or complex scientific methods. But when it comes to determining what’ll make them feel at home in their new land far away, they may draw a blank. Good thing you’re the expert on them. Pamper your scholar from afar, but in, you know, a totally chill way. Consider these presents the grownup equivalent of slipping a special note into their lunchbox. Each one shows you care and keep them close to your heart—even as they spread their wings and fly.

They may be too busy to water a plant. But that’s no reason to forgo the leafy warmth a little greenery can bring.

Let It Glow Lamp | $89 »
Dorm rooms can be too small for a bedside table. No matter! A handy felt pocket keeps all the reading, writing, and charging materials they need close by.

Bedside Essentials Pocket | $20 - $25 »
Your college cutie may never want to admit they miss home. Don’t make them! Casually offer a soy-based candle that smells like where they grew up, and no one need be the wiser.

Homesick Candles | $30 »
Let your brainiac share her wisdom with the world, or at least her roommate, with a retro light board that lets her make a real statement.

Color Changing Cinema Lightbox | $50 »
Sure, they could go to a house party down the road. But if they have their own tiny beer pong set, they’ll stay in. They have fun, and you have worry-free nights. Win, win.

Mini Beer Pong | $80 »
It’s microwave popcorn for the aesthete. Pour fresh kernels into the jar, add a pat or two of butter to the top if you choose, and press start for simple stove-top taste that’s student kitchen-proof.

Microwave Popcorn Popper | $14.99 »
It’s time for a tea change. Lectures are better for a brew lover when they can steep their tea in an insulated tumbler that keeps it hot for up to six hours.

Insulated Tea Infusing Bottle | $29.99 »
Good day, sunshine. This cell-phone-size wonder saves electricity by charging devices with the power of the sun. Just as good, it saves the day when you need a charge sans outlet.

Solar Powered Charger & Light | $69.99 »
They may be far afield and all grown up. But they’ll feel like a kid again when they glance at a print of their home state comprised of the words that make it special.

State Typography Art | $40-130 »
Here’s something they won’t find in the campus store. A specialized embroidered pillow lets them show off their school pride all four years — and beyond!

Embroidered College Pillows | $68 »

Kelly

Kelly Marages is a New York City writer and editor whose work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, literary journals, and here, on the information superhighway. Her favorite gig was as a horoscope writer working under the pen name Luna C. (As a Libra, she hopes you will fall in platonic love with her after learning this.) She has an M.F.A. in fiction and rarely appears in a photo without a prop.

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Reply Linda scheer December 8, 2017 at 3:27 pm

I sent for game of phones a couple weeks back I was emailed it was in delivery but have not received it could you please look into this thank you

Reply Hadley December 8, 2017 at 10:58 pm
Hi, Linda. This sounds like a question for our customer service department. You can reach them at 888-365-0056 or 718-210-1200, or by e-mail at help@uncommongoods.com.

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