6 Gifts for Your Best Friends as You Head to College
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6 Gift Ideas For You And Your Friends Going Away For College

In need of a going away present for your best friend? Well look no further!

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6 Gift Ideas For You And Your Friends Going Away For College
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The goodbye that most teenagers need to say to their best friends as they head off to college for four years is anything but easy, and a heartfelt gift is a great way to make sure your bond lasts. Whether it's jewelry or a DIY project, here is a collection of gift ideas for your friends.

Long Distance Friendship Lamp

https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/long-distance-friendship-lamp

There are a lot of ways to let your friends know that you're thinking of them without actually having to say it, and this is one. No matter the distance, when one of these lamps is touched and activated, the other one lights up, signaling to your best friend that they're on your mind. Sometimes it's hard to put into words how much you miss your friends when you're separated, but these lamps certainly make it easy and simple. The pair of lamps requires open WiFi and is a little bit on the pricier side at $150, but if it makes the distance seem less it's probably worth it!

Coordinate Rings

https://www.etsy.com/listing/169856038/coordinates-ring-best-friend-long?ref=market

Distance really is just a number, and these rings are a great reminder of that fact. This gift is especially good for close friends because it's something you will always have on you, constantly reminding you that you and your companion are together at heart. The rings are handmade out of aluminum with black text and a pair of rings is only $20, a great price to always have a piece of your friend with you.

Two State Necklace

https://www.etsy.com/listing/99578791/two-state-necklace-state-necklace-2?ref=market

Are you and your best friend moving out of your hometown for college to states across the country from each other? Well, then this is the gift for you! Each necklace has a pair of state charms to remind you that love can overcome the distance. This necklace is also handmade from brass and sterling silver and is subtle but definitely stylish and a gift that you can cherish for life.

"Open When" Letters

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Don't have any money to spend but still looking to do something special for your best friend before you both leave? Well look no further, this is one of my favorite ideas on this list. Write a set of cards for your best friend for each mood they may find themselves in (homesick, excited, stressed out, etc.) so you can either help them through tough times or share their happiness with them! It's easy, it's free, and most of all it's heartfelt.

Long Distance Pillow

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We've certainly all lagged behind on our dorm shopping before, and if that sounds like your best friend then this is the gift for you. These pillows are a great and comfortable reminder of the connection that you and your friend share despite the distance that separates you and is a great addition to any dorm room. At only $16, these handmade linen cotton pillows are both affordable and extremely special.

Name a Star

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What?! Name a star?! That's right! Star registration offers a few different packages for naming stars, and this is certainly a gift someone can cherish for a lifetime (and many more after this one). From binary stars that orbit each other (ideal for couples) to individual stars to bright stars in constellations, you can choose the package that sounds right for you and give your friend a heartfelt and eternal gift.

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