subject: Gift Ideas for College Freshmen [print this page] When you select gifts for college freshmen, something educational, practical or just something fun to celebrate the beginning of a new school year all can be your choices. You will probably have an easier time shopping for them now than ever before. However if you are still stumped as to what to purchase for them, then I have listed a few unique gift ideas to get your started. The following are some gift ideas to consider.
The college freshman may need so many things for the beginning. But you could pick all for them. The best idea is gift certificate. It can help them to get the tools they need for their educational supplies and computer needs. Gift certificates to some computer or electronics store will enable them to buy some items they actually need.
Some technology items such as computer, digital camera, printer supplies, smart phone all will pleased the college freshmen. These all can be very practical unique gift ideas. Since now many students are expected to do work on a computer for their classes. If they already have a desktop, then you can consider getting them a laptop computer. iPhone and iPad almost become every student's love. If they needn't these, a digital camera will be another choice. They can take some pictures to remember their college life. Everyone would love to do this thing.
There are also some other unique gift ideas such as a food gift basket, filling with some students favorite snacks. As a freshman in college, they surely want to make a good impression on other people and professors, therefore new clothes or shoes of the latest styles will be also better choice. If the child has their own campus apartment, then good gift ideas would be a microwave, George Foreman Grill, waffle iron, and other easy to use appliances.
