Her 18th birthday is coming up and she's moving away for college and living on campus in the dorms. I want to get her something she could actually put to use. But what?
2006-06-28 18:44:47 · 11 answers · asked by fandangotango 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
My sister is doing the same, Hope this helps!
-a really cool picture frame (I saw a neat one at Target where it was a ball and had hooks coming off like this)
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-a cool mix cd of songs you both like or ones that remind you of her
-a really cool alarm clock
-towels with her initials on it (so the other roommates are sure not to use them)
-a laundry basket (everyone needs one) filled with some really cute spirals, a stapler, a tape despenser, a hole punch, her favorite chips, soda, popcorn, etc.
-get together with a few other friends and get a mini fridge or microwave
-find out where they are getting their bedspread (PBteen, Target, etc.) and get some matching stuff, picture frames, a rug, cute storage baskets, etc. that are in the same style as the bedspread
-if they are going somewhere cold from somewhere warm, get them some hand warmers, shoe insert warmers, gloves, hats, scarves, etc.
-if they are going somewhere warm from somewhere cold, get them sunscreen, neck coolers, a fan, etc.
-get them some school spirit stuff. a t-shirt, hat, noise-maker, or other thing for a football game. etc.
2006-06-28 18:52:42 · answer #1 · answered by otexasgirlo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 21:48:16 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A matress ... if you can afford it because collage mattresses are dispicable! & if she's going to a collage like Appalachain State University then maybe a strong fan since in some dorms there is no air conditioning. Money is always a great gift ... especially to collage students because everything is new & ussually they're not that great at managing their money; so justsend a little bit of money to her every now & then. Alsom a fridge would be an extremely genorous & thoughtful gift as well.
I hope my answer helped
Sincerly,
Giggles
2006-06-28 18:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My favorite item when I lived in the dorms was a small electric kettle and a box of instant beverages and soups. The kettle was small enough not to be considered an "appliance" (not allowed in my dorms) and could boil about 16 ounces of water in a few minutes. Coffee, plain and flavored, hot chocolate mix, ramen, etc. got me through more than a few all-nighters.
2006-06-28 18:53:11 · answer #4 · answered by Pat L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i went away to college, i got this cute bucket with my name painted on it to take to the bathroom and hold my necessities. i loved it and used it all through college. Maybe you could get something like that and put some of her fave products in it.
2006-06-28 18:49:32 · answer #5 · answered by aframprincess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cool lamp or some cute picture frames complete with pictures of course!
2006-06-28 18:48:42 · answer #6 · answered by Beatlegirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a keg of good beer so she can meet the hotties in the dorm
2006-06-28 18:49:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noise cancelling headphones.
2006-06-28 18:48:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
something to make her room bright and crosy. i.e Room decorations. It will enlighten her and she will feel as she is in her own room. Nothing is more hideous than an empty and stiff room
2006-06-28 18:47:44 · answer #9 · answered by MNT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.findgift.com/Categories/Collegiate/Dorm-Living/
http://www.dormgear.net/
Or just a gift certificate to a clothing store, linens store etc...
2006-06-28 18:48:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋