If off to college for a freshman or going back for a new school year, or just for a semester, students always love being thought of. A college gift Basket full of helpful things that students may forget to bring along is a winner. Here are some ideas of helpful things to put in the gift basket. If you can think of anything else, remember your college days, just include it!
- Batteries
- Binder Clips
- Bubble Gum and/or Mints
- Chip Clips-large and small bag clip in an assortment of colors
- Chlorox Wipes
- Duct Tape-Duck Brand, clear tape, masking tape. FYI- Duck brand comes in over 40 school colors and logos, not to mention Glow-In-The-Dark
- Clipboard
- Deck of Cards
- Dish Towels
- Drink Coasters-silicone drink coasters
- Dry Erase Board and dry erase markers for the board
- Dusting Cloths-Microfiber Cleaning Cloths are easily reusable by just rinsing out them out
- Ear Plugs
- Flip Flops
- Glow Sticks-Because glow in the dark is just really fun
- Lingerie Bag for Laundry
Lint Roller - Lip Balm
- First Aid Kit-an all-purpose first aid kit will do the trick for those every day scraps and run ins. Make sure it is a complete one so the person doesn’t have to make a trip while trying to take care of their little boo-boo
- Paper Clips
- Poncho
- Removable Wall Hangers-Command Large Utility Hook are economical and the best. At the end of the year, the hooks can be peeled right off the wall
- Roll of Quarters-Although plenty of campuses have gone completely to card swipe systems, you will still find vending machines on some. Also, they can be used for campuses that still take quarters.
- Safety Pins
- School Colors or Logo Coffee Mug
- Small Flashlight
- Stamps
- Stapler
- Sticky Notes