Gift Ideas for College Girls
Cheap, Unique, and Personalized Gifts for Christmas or Whenever
Jan 14, 2007 Naomi Rockler-Gladen
Need a gift idea for a college girl? Of course, there's no one-size-fits-all gift for college girls, so keep in mind her particular interests and personality. Is she a girly girl? An athlete? A serious student?
Here's a list of gift ideas for college girls to be used for all kinds of occasions-- birthdays, holidays, Christmas, Valentine's Day, graduation, or whenever.
Personalized gifts. For women of all ages, it really is the thought more than the price tag that makes something a meaningful gift. (Well, that goes for most women!) Women tend to be more sentimental about gifts than men, and appreciate unique gifts that were chosen with her in mind. One easy way to do this is with a personalized gift. Find her something that has her name or initials on it, or that otherwise is personalized just for her. Here are some suggestions:
- A monogrammed sweater
- Monogrammed luggage (a great gift from parents)
- A laser monogrammed iPod
- A necklace with her initial or her name (like the "Carrie" necklace in Sex and the City)
- Birthstone earrings or other jewelry
"Girly girl" gifts. College students usually don't have lots of money in their budget for fun feminine luxuries. So if that's her thing, pamper her with girly gifts. Some suggestions:
- A gift certificate for a manicure or pedicure
- Bath products
- Perfume
- Nice makeup from a department store
Accessories. With their limited clothing budgets, most college girls aren't able to buy lots of accessories. Here's some fun suggestions. Some of these fall under the "girly girl" category, but not necessarily.
- Sunglasses
- Funky jewelry
- A glamorous or fun handbag
- A stylish belt
- An interesting watch
Sporty gifts. Is she an athlete, or a sports fan? She'll appreciate a gift she can use. Some suggestions:
- A good water bottle
- A sports duffel bag
- Workout clothes
- Ski clothes
- Yoga or Pilates equipment
- Rollerblades
- A gift certificate for a class at a gym (aerobics, yoga, Pilates, kickboxing, or whatever she likes)
Cozy clothing. Most college girls appreciate warm winter clothing and other casual, comfortable clothing for late night study sessions and early morning classes. Some suggestions:
- An oversized college sweatshirt
- Funny character slippers
- Cozy pajamas
- A cute hoodie
- A fleece pullover
Homey gifts. Does she like to decorate? College girls don't exactly have the funds to call in an interior decorator, so if she likes to decorate her dorm room or apartment, here are some gift suggestions:
- Pillows
- Candles (but only if she's a girly girl)
- Artwork or crafts for the walls
- A pretty desk lamp
- Cute knickknacks
- A gift certificate to a store like Pier One or Bed, Bath, and Beyond
Professional gifts. Is she about to graduate and join the working world? Show her you have confidence in her by getting her a gift to help her in her professional endeavors. Some suggestions:
- A briefcase
- Interview-friendly clothing like a blazer or a nice blouse
- A Palm Pilot or similar device
- A career book with advice for young women
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