Students can be exceptionally difficult to buy for. They want to be independent, in control, grown up, yet they still need a bit of looking after, and they often miss their home comforts. You may also be wondering if you should buy them something to help them with their studies, or something to take their mind off it and help them relax. This gift guide should cover all those bases for any student.
A Tablet
Tablets have quickly become a necessity. Lightweight and portable, tablets offer students the chance to study on the go, but also to watch movies and TV shows via streaming apps like Netflix, and to play games. A perfect mix of useful and fun, a tablet would be especially useful to someone studying an online degree, for example an online behavioral analysis degree, as it provides access to course materials from just about anywhere.
The Bodyclock Starter
Waking up is never easy for a student. Whether it’s been a late night at a party, or they have been up late studying for their online graduate BA degree, being woken the next morning by a shrieking alarm is the last thing they want. The Bodyclock starter by Lumie is designed to wake you slowly over a 30-minute period.
A Kindle
An e-reader such as a Kindle is a brilliant idea for any student. You will give them the ability to download all of their course books, as well as some relaxing fiction, on to a small lightweight device, making traveling, even just to and from class, much easier.
Fitbit
Keeping fit and monitoring activity is becoming increasingly trendy. Not only will an activity tracker like a Fitbit help the student you know stay fit and healthy while they study, it will also give them something to do with their friends.
Evernote Journal
The Evernote journal from moleskin is a really cool gadget and is the perfect blend of modern and traditional. They will be able to make notes in a classic leather bound notepad, and have them instantly available on any device carrying the Evernote app.
A Camera
Students meet many new people and share a huge range of different experiences. A camera gives them a great way to catalogue their adventures. While most phones now have a perfectly good camera, for more professional shots you can’t beat a DSLR. Or, for a funky, retro gift, go for a Polaroid.
Home Accessories
If the student you are shopping for is living away from home for this first time, a few home comforts can be a great way to help them make their dorm room more personal, and remind them of home. Photo frames, lighting, posters or soft furnishings make great gifts. If you aren’t sure what their tastes are, vouchers or gift cards make a great option, or you can take them out shopping for the day.
Whoever you are shopping for, try to think of something they will like and that will either make their life easier, or more fun. Hopefully one of the things on this list will help.