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If you have a son, daughter, boyfriend, girlfriend, or friend in college and are not sure what to get him/her, thinking of good ideas can be a bit tough.

In dorms, college kids don’t typically have much with them — dorms in themselves are a rather limited lifestyle. If the person you’re shopping for lives in an apartment, there are a few more options, but they tend to be a bit different.

Gifts for college students

• Posters! AllPosters has many different posters, though if you’re unsure, a gift certificate may be better.
• Quality snacks — cookies, crackers, candy, or anything that can be eaten in a dorm. Dining hall food often leaves a lot to be desired, so snacks are always welcome.
• Gift certificates. Find stores near the college that are easily accessible. Fast food, restaurants, and cheap retail stores are always a sure bet.
• Cooking supplies (for students in an apartment). My mom always gets George Foreman grills — easy to use but very essential to have.
• Quality furnishings — nice towels, simple carpets, lamps, chairs, and so forth. Obviously most of these are more necessary in an apartment.
• Bean bag chairs! Perfect for having people over to hang out.
• NetFlix subscription. You’d be surprised how handy this can be.