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5 Perfect Gifts For Your College Friends

All college kids are equally poor, so here are a few low-budget gift ideas.

Rachel Pelsang
Sep 12, 2016
St Bonaventure University
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5 Perfect Gifts For Your College Friends

Let me start by saying Etsy is your best friend when it comes to gift giving. I love cute, thoughtful presents, and on a college student's budget, finding the perfect gift is much easier with the Internet. Here are a few ideas I've come up with while trying to find that perfect gift.

1. Any Kind of Drink Container

Coffee cups, mugs, water bottles, tumblers, wine glasses or any other kind of container that will hold liquid will always be useful in college. Plus, with the ability to customize them, a drink container is perfect for any college guy or gal.

2. Fanny packs or personalized bags

Adventuring with your friends requires a place for your phone and keys. A fanny pack with the promise of traveling the world really solidifies your friendship.

3. Comedic gifts

You've got to know your audience on this one, but an inside joke is never a bad gift! If everyone can get a good laugh out of your low budget gift, then it's a win-win.

4. Personalized crafts

Crafts are a great gift because not only did you put time and effort into it, but college dorm rooms always need something to brighten them up. Link it to your friendship or their interests and you've got Christmas covered.

5. Lazy day accessories

This could be anything from crocks to hats to a robe. Any form of comfortable clothing is never a miss when it's for your college friends.

Your friends mean so much to you and nothing ever really seems good enough, but a little thought goes a long way on a small budget. At the end of the day, make it fun or useful and you can't go wrong.

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