The Perfect Holiday Gift Guide for College Students

Are you looking for the perfect gift for a college student relative or friend? Juliette has listed some unique and trendy ideas for this holiday season with links!

Gifts Under $25:

1. Winter Hat: A winter hat is perfect for a college student, not only because they are stylish, but we students do a lot of walking outside! Since I am in New England, winters are cold here.
2. Silk Pillowcases: Last year, I received silk pillowcases from a family member, which became one of my favorite holiday gifts! Silk pillowcases are actually better for your skin and hair!
3. Waffle Maker: These mini waffle makers make great gifts! They are very easy to use and great for a college apartment or dorm!
4. First Aid Kit: While this may not be the most exciting gift, a first aid kit is something a college student may not always think to buy! Safety matters and this is perfect for a student to have just in case!
5. Disposable Camera: These disposable cameras are one of my favorites! My friends and I will bring these to fun events and take so many fun pictures that create great memories!
6. Homemade Popcorn Popper: This homemade popcorn popper is great for movie nights! My roommates and I have this one and we love it! All you need is popcorn kernels and butter!

Gifts Under $50

1. Hair & Skincare Gift Sets: These gift sets are perfect for a college student to bring back to school! I find that trying new hair and skin care products is really fun! These gift sets are affordable and there are so many online to choose from.
2. Water bottle: You can never go wrong with a new water bottle! I have several different ones. A couple of my favorite ones are the Stanley Tumbler, Hydroflask, and Yeti.
3. A Roku: A Roku is a streaming device for a television. You can get all your favorite streaming services on this very easy-to-use device. It’s very rare that college offers good cable tv, so these are great for watching shows and movies.
4. Duffle Bag: A duffle bag is a great gift for a college student, it can be used for travel, the gym, and a travel bag for visits home!
5. Socks: You can never go wrong with socks! Especially with how many of us lose our socks in the communal laundry room. These make a great stocking stuffer too!

Gifts Under $200:

1. A Speaker: A nice speaker is a great gift idea for anyone! Us college students use them several times a week, so investing in a nice one is a great idea!
2. Video Games: There are so many video games out there, but a lot of the popular ones come out with new versions around the holidays! If you know an individual that likes them, they make a great gift!
3. Record Player: I received a record player my freshman year of college, and I started collecting vinyl records, and it has become one of my favorite hobbies! These make great gifts for music lovers!
4. AirPods: I know you can seriously never go wrong with AirPods, I use them all day at college, and so does everyone else.
5. Slippers or Boots: A new pair of cozy slippers or boots can make a great gift for so many reasons! I wear both my moccasins and my Uggs so much in the winter to keep my feet warm and cozy!

Hi Everyone! My name is Juliette, Caitlin’s intern, and I wrote this blog post! A little bit about myself is am a junior at Quinnipiac University, majoring in Communications and Media Studies, with a minor in Advertisement. I was also born and raised in Maine. I have been interning with Caitlin since August, and it has been so much fun. When Caitlin asked me to create my own gift guide, I immediately wanted to do a gift guide for young adults around my age. Since I am 20 years old, I am always keeping up with the trends, and I feel like I have a good idea of what we young adults like! Thank you for reading, and I hope this has been helpful!