For both early-morning classes and late-night cramming sessions, college students turn to coffee to help provide some much-needed energy. While traditional coffee makers can do the trick, college kids on the go may only have time for one fast cup, and a single-serve coffee maker can provide that and save money over daily coffee-shop trips. Single-serve coffee makers also allow students to add variety to their coffee choices.
Sometimes the best cure for homesickness is something personal that makes a student think fondly of home. Homemade food items fit the bill for this gift, and provide a comfort of home for late night study sessions and meals alike. Baked goods like cookies, brownies and muffins are always appreciated, but sending a student back to school with a casserole dish filled with his favorite meal, especially if there is enough for leftovers, can provide a remedy to ease the longing for home and fuel for academic success.
Cramped dorm rooms don't always have the space for large stereo systems, especially with two roommates sharing the room. Portable speakers with docking stations for IPods or other MP3 devices can solve this dilemma. Small and portable, these speakers can be used in the dorm or outside under the shade of a tree. Most speakers can also be connected to a laptop, enhancing a student's web-surfing or music-listening experience on the computer.
Lugging around school books for multiple classes is never an easy task for students, and since many college kids bring their laptops to classes and the library, the load can be pretty heavy. Modern backpacks with laptop compartments, padded shoulder straps and ample space for books and other items can help to ease shoulder, back or arm pain. These backpacks can also be used for hiking, camping and other outdoor activities.
Unless they come from a particularly wealthy background, hit the lottery or land a well-paying part-time job, college students often suffer from lack of spending money. Money may seem like an impersonal gift, but students will appreciate the gesture and the financial freedom that comes from having some extra funds.