27 Useful Gifts For Students They Will Love
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Want to give the college kids in your life the best and most useful gifts for students? These are products that I have either used in college or wish I had in college.
Going off to college is an exciting time in every young person’s life, but it is overwhelming trying to decide what will actually be useful in college.
In this post I have listed everything that I used and loved in college as well as things that I wish I had when I was in college. As a bonus, every single item can be found on Amazon with the links I have provided so you don’t even need to leave your house to purchase these!
This post is all about the best useful gifts for students.
Useful Gifts For Students
Sometimes you need a break from your desk but you still need to do some homework/studying, that’s where this lap desk comes in handy. It turns any couch, bed or comfy chair into a functional work desk.
Dorm rooms are famous for their lack of outlets and the ones they have are often in an inconvenient location. That’s where this power strip surge protector comes in handy.
Not only will this protect your electronics but it will “move” the outlet to a more convenient location. Also, instead of one outlet it has 6 outlets, 2 USB ports and one UBC outlet meaning all their electronics can be charged safely.
This desk lamp is perfect for the college student who likes to study/read after the sun goes down. This one has three color options as well as dimmable capabilities. It also has a USB charging port.
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If the student in your life is a night owl then they will love this reading light for late night studying/reading. This reading light has three color temperatures and is dimmable.
There is no worse feeling than having your phone die on you while you are out and about. Prevent that feeling by giving the student a portable charger to keep their phone charged at all times.
Most dorm rooms don’t have bedside tables so this is a great alternative. This bedside organizer has pockets for everything that normally is kept on a bed stand.
There is so much stuff to keep track of in college and desk organization is the key to managing all of it. This desk organizer has a section for everything a college student needs to have while working at their desk.
Give your favorite college student the ability to capture important memories on film instantly. I wish I had mine when I was in college so I guarantee that the recipient of this polaroid camera will love it!
A drink holder that is not only stylish but useful? Yes please! Get your college student a trendy Stanley cup so they can stay well-hydrated during those long study sessions at the library.
This gift sounds basic but trust me it is one of the most useful gifts you can possibly give the college student in your life. I know I used my foldable reusable bag every single week of college. This gift is thoughtful and extremely useful which means it is the perfect gift.
While laptops are super useful being able to take them with you everywhere, using them does not provide the most ergonomic studying position. Give your college student’s neck a break with this collapsable laptop stand that brings the screen to eye line height so they don’t have to bend their neck to see the screen.
This gift is especially useful when paired with the laptop stand and the wireless mouse (also linked below). With the wireless keyboard you can have the laptop screen be at eye level and can have your hands on the keyboard on the desk making it more ergonomical.
While the touchpad of laptops are relatively functional, a wireless mouse makes the workflow go much faster. It is guaranteed to be a fantastic gift to give this holiday season.
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This monitor is essentially like having another laptop screen with you and is super helpful for looking at two things at once. This is a fantastic gift to give a college kid to make them a more productive student.
Bluetooth headphones are super useful for college students to focus on studying and/or not bother their roommate when they are taking a break from studying to watch something.
If the student prefers ear buds, then I recommend these ones that I have and use all the time.
If the student prefers over-ear headphones then I recommend these ones that I also have and use regularly.
This simple gift is one of the best things you can give a college student. I brought my fuzzy blanket to college and I used it every single day.
These slippers are super cozy and super useful to college students. Not only will they keep the student cozy in their dorm room but they can also be worn to class. I wore my pair of these slippers on every single chilly day in college.
The worst part of getting up for an early morning class is having to go all the way to the cafeteria for coffee. Give the college student the ability to make coffee in their dorm room with this Keurig machine.
Give your college student the gift of a movie theater in their dorm room. This mini projector comes with a screen giving them the ability to play their favorite movies and TV shows on the big screen.
If their dorm room doesn’t have a microwave, then get them a popcorn maker so they can still make popcorn for movie nights or just a late night snack.
One of the worst moments is when you make a cup of warm coffee and then get distracted studying and then your coffee gets cold. Spare this torture from the college student and get them this coffee mug warmer for their desk.
Give the college student the ability to turn their dorm room into a dance party with this awesome bluetooth speaker. This device can play music for up to 24 hours.
This pillow can turn a dorm room bed into a couch and make the bed extra cozy to sleep in. This body pillow is one of the best purchases I ever made for my dorm room and I still use it to this very day.
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If the college student loves a hot cup of tea then this is the perfect gift for them. This electric kettle can be used in their dorm room and is super useful.
Another super useful gift is this makeup mirror. This is perfect not only for checking their appearance in the morning but the led lights allow for its use in the early morning hours when it’s still dark. I used mine as a light source in the morning to get ready without disturbing my roommate.
This gift is very generous and super useful (especially for those studying any type of digital design). I didn’t have one in college but my old laptop was essentially the window version of an iPad with a laptop keyboard attachment.
Sometimes college students want a break from the food offered at the cafeteria or sometimes they just want to order pizza delivery for friends. Whatever the reason, any college student will greatly appreciate an Uber Eats gift card.
