Wednesday, 10 December 2014

Great Gifts For College Students

By Elba Fenwick


While going away can be a lot of fun and a chance to gain some independence, college students need a little something to lift their spirits and cure any bouts of homesickness. If the student in your life needs a little TLC, here are a few gift suggestions they are sure to enjoy.

The dorm food is notoriously bad, so one great gift idea would be to send them something truly decadent to eat. While collegians tend to inhale large amounts of pizza every week, you can change this up a bit and send some gourmet chocolate pizza. This chocolate confection, created by The Chocolate Pizza Company, is created from a mix of luscious milk or dark chocolate mixed with homemade English toffee. This forms the crust and then the pizza is topped with everything from nuts to M&Ms to marshmallows and Reese's Pieces and a drizzle of white chocolate. The pizza is then wrapped in cellophane and placed in an actual pizza box for presentation.

The owners of the Chocolate Pizza Company also have created a special gift designed just for collegians. This package, the "College Survival Kit," contains everything need to lift the spirit of your favorite college student. In addition to a slice of milk chocolate pizza and a miniature dark chocolate pizza, the box also contains peanut butter wings and several other goods. The wings are actually gourmet, locally made potato chips blended with the finest creamy peanut butter. Finally the mix is dipped in either dark or milk chocolate.

On a food-related note, you can also send a gift for the dorm room, such as a coffee maker or an electric tea kettle. The kettle can be used to make tea, instant coffee and cereal, cocoa and soups. Other options might include a mini fridge or perhaps a microwave. You could also send along a care package with teas, coffees and other shelf-stable snacks.

When your child goes away to college for the first time, it is a great idea to give them some practical gifts. They will be completely responsible for their laundry, so a great present would be to fill a foldable laundry hamper with all the detergents, stain treater and fabric softener they will need. In addition, write down some helpful laundry tips and include a big bag filled with quarters.

Electronic gear is often a great idea for students. This can include anything from a great carrying case for their laptop or tablet to noise-canceling headphones which can make it easier to study, to listen to music or watch movies without bothering a roommate. Another option is an alarm clock that doubles as an MP3 or phone charger and speaker.




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