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They passed their SATs and they wrote their college essays. They packed their bags, picked their majors, and they even chose\u00a0their dorms! Moving away to college is an exciting time in anybody’s life\u2014and this fall’s\u00a0batch of college-bound kids are in for four of the best years of theirs. So, what should you include in care packages to your star student to help ensure they get the most from their experience?<\/p>\n
Here’s the thing: Starting college can be stressful. Not only do new students need to learn the way around campus, memorize their\u00a0course schedules, and make new friends, they also\u00a0need to buy a lot of\u00a0stuff<\/em>. They need textbooks and\u00a0bed sheets, pencils, notebooks, closet organizers, shower caddies, alarm clocks, travel mugs,\u00a0dorm room slippers\u2014and more. That’s a lot of\u00a0gear for one person’s first year at school! Even the most overachieving scholar is bound to forget something.<\/span><\/p>\n Any student will appreciate a care package in their first semester or two away from home. That’s why we’ve compiled some college care package ideas for every kind of college kid.\u00a0<\/span>Your competitive athlete, class president, young doctor-in-the-making, or little Steve Jobs might be scrambling to hit the ground running, but that doesn’t mean\u00a0you can’t help them ring in the new school year with some fun gift items too.<\/p>\n Here are a few ideas to send that special champion\u00a0in your life out into the world with a bang.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shortcuts to college care packages:<\/p>\n For the Athlete<\/a>\u00a0| For the Bookworm<\/a>\u00a0| For the Graphic Designer<\/a>\u00a0| For the Scientist<\/a> \u00a0| For the Class Clown<\/a><\/p>\n Your favorite jock can rattle off batting averages like nobody’s business. He’s up at five to try and beat his own six-minute mile. You can expect him to drag you along\u00a0on a hiking excursion at a moment’s notice. Show him\u00a0you care with this list of gifts\u00a0for\u00a0true aficionados of athletics.<\/p>\n Ticket Stub Diary<\/a><\/p>\n Ticket Stub Diary<\/p><\/div>\n Every athlete loves when they get to see the pros do their thing live. With the Ticket Stub Diary, they can relive that unforgettable home run or seemingly impossible goal whenever their sports-loving heart desires. Makes a great keepsake to share with the grandkids one day, too.<\/p>\n Flasks and Footballs Tie<\/a><\/p>\n Flasks and Footballs Tie<\/p><\/div>\n Flasks and footballs for the win! This gift feels especially\u00a0college<\/em>. The perfect accessory for those occasions when gym shorts and sweatshirts just won’t cut it.<\/p>\n Military Blanket Toiletry Bag<\/a><\/p>\n Military Blanket Toiletry Bag<\/p><\/div>\n Perfect for away games or weekend trips off campus, the Military Blanket Toiletry Bag will keep that extra-strength deodorant and any other essentials safe for your sporty college student.<\/p>\n Fields & Forests Men’s Grooming Set<\/a><\/p>\n Fields & Forests Men’s Grooming Set<\/p><\/div>\n For the outdoor-adventure athlete. The Fields & Forests Men’s Grooming Set helps him to freshen up, leaving a lingering woodsy scent that will remind him of the trails he loves.<\/p>\n Compass Lid Camping\u00a0Water Bottle<\/a><\/p>\n Compass Lid Camping Water Bottle<\/p><\/div>\n Don’t let them lose their way. The Compass Lid Camping Water Bottle provides\u00a0the guidance your freshman friend\u00a0needs, whether wandering through campus or exploring new terrain.<\/p>\n Men’s Cotton Ikat Wrap Robe<\/a><\/p>\n Men’s Cotton Ikat Wrap Robe<\/p><\/div>\n Even the most active athlete will need to give those aching muscles a break every now and then. Remind your care package recipient to rest with this Cotton Ikat Wrap Robe.<\/p>\n You can always find at least one book tucked away in her bag (for emergencies). She’ll defend her best-loved character as if they were soulmates. Ask her for a book rec and she’ll go on for hours. Let your favorite bookworm know you’re thinking of her with these care package picks.<\/p>\n Well-Read Women: A Reader’s Journal<\/a><\/p>\n Well-Read Women: A Reader’s Journal<\/p><\/div>\n The college years are prime reading time. Your brilliant bookworm will likely be reading more than ever, including some potentially life-changing titles. Readers are often writers, too, so this thoughtful gift\u00a0offers the perfect space to reflect.<\/p>\n A Day in Tea Set<\/a><\/p>\n A Day in Tea Set<\/p><\/div>\n From morning to night, she can pair her book of choice with a fresh cup of loose leaf tea.<\/p>\n Fresh Floral Cork Crossbody Bag<\/a><\/p>\n Fresh Floral Cork Crossbody Bag<\/p><\/div>\n The perfect size to stash that emergency novel or worn-in leather journal. Your bookworm pal will be styling on campus with the Fresh Floral Cork Crossbody Bag slung over her shoulder.<\/p>\n Pride & Prejudice Throw<\/a><\/p>\n Pride & Prejudice Throw<\/p><\/div>\n Any Jane Austen enthusiast will be enamored by this literary throw. Who wouldn’t want to be wrapped up in such carefully crafted words?<\/p>\n Floating Gallery Frames<\/a><\/p>\n Floating Gallery Frames<\/p><\/div>\n Book-lovers tend to be sentimental types. Send over these Floating Gallery Frames to help her display what she holds most dear.<\/p>\n Buds and Blooms Women’s Everyday Essentials Set<\/a><\/p>\n Buds and Blooms Women’s Everyday Essentials Set<\/p><\/div>\n These rosy-scented essentials will have your bookworm feeling as though she’s roaming\u00a0through the gardens of Thornfield, even if she’s really just on line at the dining hall.<\/p>\n Library Card Tote Bag<\/a><\/p>\n Library Card Tote Bag<\/p><\/div>\n When your bookworm’s backpack is simply brimming, she can still store her essentials in this nostalgic tote.<\/p>\n The right\u00a0typeface can move them\u00a0to tears. They freak out over anything “flat design,” and go absolutely mad for Minimalism. Keep your favorite kerner\/learner happy by sending over these inspiring design gifts.<\/p>\n 7: How Many Days…?<\/a><\/p>\n 7: How many days…?<\/p><\/div>\n Equal parts visually\u00a0and spiritually\u00a0appealing, this stunning book will keep your design-lover inspired in more ways than one.<\/p>\n Brass Mechanical Drafting Pencil<\/a><\/p>\n Brass Mechanical Drafting Pencil<\/p><\/div>\n The Brass Mechanical Drafting Pencil is\u00a0almost<\/em> too beautiful to use. Your college-bound creative will be the envy of all with this uncommon utensil in their care package.<\/p>\n Eyelet Large Toiletry Bag<\/a><\/p>\n Eyelet Large Toiletry Bag<\/p><\/div>\n Anyone who knows anything about aesthetics will appreciate the pop of yellow on this handy toiletry bag.<\/p>\n DIY Granola Kit<\/a><\/p>\n DIY Granola Kit<\/p><\/div>\n Whether they’re cramming for a test or cruising the internet for design ideas,\u00a0it’s good to have some custom, crunchy snacks\u00a0nearby.<\/p>\n 6 in 1 Beverage Bottle<\/a><\/p>\n 6 in 1 Beverage Bottle<\/p><\/div>\n Six drinks in one design?! This\u00a0sleek yet utilitarian bottle is just right for undergrads on the go.<\/p>\n Batik Laundry Bag Backpack<\/a><\/p>\n Batik Laundry Bag Backpack<\/p><\/div>\n Those strips of print are just so satisfying. Keep the laundry day blues away\u00a0with this stylish Batik bag.<\/p>\n Foodie Slippers Strawberry<\/a><\/p>\n Foodie Slippers Strawberry<\/p><\/div>\n Who wouldn’t appreciate the sweetness of this design? Encourage creative college students to keep it cozy with the Foodie Slippers in Strawberry.<\/p>\n Hand Embroidered College Pillows<\/a><\/p>\n Hand Embroidered College Pillow<\/p><\/div>\n In addition to boasting a\u00a0sure-to-please playful design, this pillow is a great way to keep your college kid both comfy and\u00a0in keeping with their school’s team spirit.<\/p>\n They’re the kids who were always asking “why?” who turned into the people\u00a0trying to answer. You’ll find them behind the lens of a microscope, or telescope, or any other various scope. They’re just as at home in the lab pouring chemicals or in the field finding specimens.\u00a0\u00a0No matter their specialty, check this selection to find gifts that show science-minded students you care.<\/p>\n Moon Phases Knee High Socks<\/a><\/p>\n Moon Phases Knee High Socks<\/p><\/div>\n Keep them cozy during late-night cram sessions with these stellar Moon Phases High Socks.<\/p>\n Math Mug<\/a><\/p>\n Math Mug<\/p><\/div>\n Your science-lover\u00a0will savor every sip from this equation-laden mug.<\/p>\n Personalized Solar System Wall Art<\/a><\/p>\n Personalized Solar System Wall Art<\/p><\/div>\n Make that\u00a0dorm room double as a planetarium with out-of-this-world wall art!<\/p>\n Nesting Storage Containers<\/a><\/p>\n Nesting Storage Containers<\/p><\/div>\n These intelligently designed Nesting Storage Containers will keep your science major’s brain food nice and fresh.<\/p>\n Tea to Go<\/a><\/p>\n Tea To Go<\/p><\/div>\n The Tea To Go infuser lets your young scientist make their own chemical reaction; the brewing process happens all inside.<\/p>\n Roadmap: The Get-it-Together Guide<\/a><\/p>\n Roadmap: The Get-it-Together Guide<\/p><\/div>\n Even the smartest students can stand to hear a bit of sage advice. Roadmap: The Get-it-Together Guide will steer them in the right direction.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stackable Lunch Pot<\/a><\/p>\n Stackable Lunch Pot<\/p><\/div>\n Sometimes new students want to skip the dining hall. Let them store soups, strawberries or whatever they prefer in these handy containers. (And what science nerd doesn’t appreciate a spork?)<\/p>\n These tricksters are constantly cracking jokes, and everyone around them is constantly cracking smiles. They’re always there to brighten your day, and now you can return the favor (even if they’re far away).\u00a0Remind them to keep their silly spirit strong with these uncommon care package finds.<\/p>\n Drumstick Pencils<\/a><\/p>\n Drumstick Pencils<\/p><\/div>\n Fun-loving freshmen will find it hard to keep from drumming on their desks with these\u00a0quirky pencils.<\/p>\n F This Test<\/a><\/p>\n F This Test<\/p><\/div>\n Your class clown can de-stress from essays and tests by\u00a0flipping through this hilarious book of fails.<\/p>\n Musical Ruler<\/a><\/p>\n Musical Ruler<\/p><\/div>\n This unexpected instrument will provide the shock-value your class clown loves to invoke.<\/p>\n Shark Bite Pouch<\/a><\/p>\n Shark Bite Pouch<\/p><\/div>\n An uncommon option for storing school supplies or any other little trinkets. Your funny friend will smile at the sight of this Shark Bite Pouch.<\/p>\n Microwave Popcorn Popper<\/a><\/p>\n Microwave Popcorn Popper<\/p><\/div>\n Perfect for nights spent in the dorm watching comedy classics.<\/p>\n Popcorn Kernel and Seasoning Sets<\/a><\/p>\n Popcorn Kernel and Seasoning Sets<\/p><\/div>\n And they can take their popcorn to the next level with these surprising seasonings! (They come in both sweet and savory.)<\/p>\n Awkward Moment Card Game<\/a><\/p>\n Awkward Moment Card Game<\/p><\/div>\n High school may be over for your favorite class clown, but they’ll soon learn that some awkwardness persists. Help them cope the best way they know how — playing around.<\/p>\n Cork Backpack<\/a><\/p>\n Cork Backpack<\/p><\/div>\n The playful pop of cork on this backpack is an unexpected twist.<\/p>\n Halo Pajama Pants<\/a><\/p>\n Halo Pajama Pants<\/p><\/div>\n Let your class clown keep it comfy without sacrificing their signature unique style. (Plus, these are now on sale!<\/a>)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Handmade Zebra Slippers<\/a><\/p>\n Handmade Zebra Slippers<\/p><\/div>\n At first glance, these Handmade Zebra slippers might make you laugh–but slide them on and you’ll fall in love.<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
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