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15 Gifts Every College Student Is Asking For This Holiday Season

The best years of your life until you have to create a holiday list for every family member.

Taryn Leighton

Oct 22, 2018

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15 Gifts Every College Student Is Asking For This Holiday Season

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The constant question of "what do you want for the holidays?" Every college kid is bound to hear this at least once in every conversation with a family member. Amazon is the answer for all gift needs and here are just a few must-haves.

1. Long phone charger

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A definite must-have for any college student who needs to bring a charger everywhere they go! Also, what if they don't have an outlet close to their desk or seat in class?!

Find a pack of different sizes on Amazon for $12.99

2. Socks

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I'm sorry mom the wash ate my socks! College students need an infinite amount of socks even if they don't ask for them just add them to the shopping cart!

Find a variety of fun colors on Amazon for $9.99

3. Gift cards

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College kids LOVE gift cards and especially Amazon gift cards so they can decide what they want without the pressure of deciding last minute.

Gift cards range in price but check out the cool designs here.

4. Blanket

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Nothing beats a nice new fuzzy blanket especially when the temperature drops below 70 degrees.

Check out all the colors they have to offer at just $23.99!

5. Slippers

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Running to take the garbage out or check the mail but it's cold? Slip into these slippers instead of finding thick socks and pulling your boots on!

Get some on Amazon for $21.99

6. Essential Oil Diffuser

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College students need zen in their life. The best is walking into a room and smells therapeutic scents after a long day.

Get one on Amazon for $25.99

7. Candles

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My apartment is filled with candles and if you are starting to run low or need some geared for the season then definitely add them to your holiday list.

Find some scents on Amazon for $13.95

8. Wireless headphones

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Walking across campus and spending half the time untangling the cords of your headphones is not the way anyone wants to spend their time. Check out some wireless headphones to avoid the tangling.

Find some on Amazon for $21.99

9. FitBit

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The latest and greatest gadget that every student has on their wrist. A FitBit is the best way to stay active both in and out of the gym.

Get one on Amazon for $129.95

10. Anything Monogrammed

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Lots of college students end up having the same backpack as someone and you never know that one minute that someone takes your bag instead of their own. Having a bag personalized and monogrammed is something every student needs at least one of.

Get some on Amazon for $24.99

11. Echo Dot

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Setting an alarm every night before bed is a pain and if you forget to then you will skip class. Add the Echo Dot to your holiday gift list and you will be able to tell the Echo to set an alarm for you.

Find one on Amazon for $49.99

12. Portable Charger

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You never know when you are going to run out of battery especially when you need it the most. A portable charger is something that is small enough to fit in your pocket and if you bring a USB charger with you then you are good to go!

Get one on Amazon for $41.99

13. Water Bottle

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Hydration is key and a water bottle will help keep you hydrated and your drink will stay cold for an extended period of time.

The water bottles range from $10-15.99 and are offered in many different colors as well.

14. Reading Pillow

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Students get sick of doing their work at their desks and their backs will thank themselves with this reading pillow. Kick back and finish that essay with some comfort.

Check some out for $43.99 on Amazon

15. Bedside Storage

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The need for storage is neverending. If you ever struggle to find the remote in the pitch black then you will thank yourself for adding this bedside storage container to your holiday wishlist.

Find one on Amazon for $11.99

15 ideas to add to your holiday wish list but there are so many more to search for on Amazon so head over there and make your list nice and long to give your family options!

Please note that prices are accurate and items in stock as of the time of publication. As an Amazon Associate, Odyssey may earn a portion of qualifying sales.

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It's mandatory to have these conversations.

1. What do you do for a living?

2. What's your favorite color?

3. Do you have any siblings?

4. What's your favorite television show?

5. When is your birthday?

6. What's your biggest goal in life?

7. If you had three wishes granted to you by a genie, what would they be?

8. What's your favorite childhood memory?

9. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?

10. Are you a cat or a dog person?

11. Do you believe in a religion or any sort of spiritual power?

12. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

13. What is your ideal date night?

14. Who was/is your celebrity crush?

15. What's a good way to cheer you up if you're having a bad day?

16. Do you have any tattoos?

17. Can you describe yourself in three words?

18. What makes you the most nervous in life?

19. What's the best gift you have ever received?

20. What do you do to relax/have fun?

21. What are your priorities at this phase of your life?

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There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

A bad day at the lake is still better than a good day not at the lake.

You know the best beaches and coves to go to.

You have no patience for the guy who can't back his trailer into the water right.

Doing the friendly wave to every boat you pass.

The cooler is always packed, mostly with beer.

Giving the idiot who goes 30 in a "No Wake Zone" a piece of your mind.

You have no problem with peeing in the water.

You know the frustration of getting your anchor stuck.

Watching in awe at the bigger, better boats that pass by.

Knowing any swimsuit that you own with white in it is best left for the pool or the ocean.

The momentary fear for your life as you get launched from the tube.

You're able to go to the restaurants by the water wearing minimal clothing.

Having unexpected problems with your boat.

Having a name for your boat unique to you and your life.

There's no better place you'd rather be in the summer.

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

1. My school is incredibly unique.

2. I am not just a number at my school.

3. I feel like I am contributing something to the community.

5. My professors know me and I feel that I can easily communicate with them.

6. The incredible people I've met

7. Opportunities

8. Students want to learn

9. Ability to join a sorority and have a house full of people I know I can talk to anytime I need to

10. I have figured out how I learn best because my school offers so many different ways of learning.

The basics of movies and pop culture pieces.

1. Jurassic Park

2. Princess Bride

3. Office Space

4. Sixteen Candles

5. Ferris Bueller's Day Off

6. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

7. ​Absolutely Anything (Robin William's Last Movie)​

8. Mrs. Doubtfire

9. To Kill a Mockingbird

10. A Few Good Men

11. Good Will Hunting

12. Dead Poet’s Society

13. Wizard of Oz

14. The Shining

15. Silence of the Lambs

16. Jaws

17. Casablanca

18. Singin’ in the Rain

19. E.T. Extra Terrestrial

20. Zootopia (basically all things Disney, except frozen)

21. Alien

22. Gone With the Wind

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