What gift can you give a college freshman that is commuting?
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A laptop, an ipod, an MP3 player, sneakers or a prepaid credit card or gift card.
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Well, I know this isn't a HUGE AWESOME gift. But it could just be a SIDE gift. I'm currently 14 and I gave my brother this when he graduated from high school and he loved it. And it's a common gift for graduations too. "Oh The Places You'll Go!" by Dr.Suess. It's extremely meaningful.
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I think graduation gifts are sometimes the hardest to shop for.  Do you get the grad a fun gift they will enjoy, or a practical gift they need and will use?  Though impersonal, gift cards are sometimes the best option so they can get what they want.  My friend's mom coordinated his gifts by registering at a store for things he would need for college life.  The cool part was that most of his gifts were wrapped in new bath towels or washcloths that he would need as he moved out on his own.  Another gift he got was like an assorted gift basket of different items, but put in a new laundry basket.  If your friend is planning on moving to a college dorm or out on his/her own after graduation, household items might be a good idea.  One gift I got when I graduated high school was personalize stationary with envelopes and stamps and a phone card so I could "keep in touch".  I don't know if a guy would go for that though...  Whatever you decide, make sure there is a lot of thought behind the gift.  You can even "dress up" a gift card by putting it in a CD you know he'll like.  Good luck!
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HOW ABOUT A GAS CARD(IF HE DRIVERS) OR A FEW GIFT CARDS TO HIS FAVORITE FOOD PLACES. I DO THAT FOR MY SON AND HE LOVES IT.
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Children's Bible (My God Mother gave me mine and I still have it and gave it to my Son)\n\nPicture frame with a nice picture of her baptism \n\nI think a cross is a great gift \n\nA Savings bond for her college education
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Your college will have a list for you.  \n\nThis list will cover the "big items."  You will have to think about what you use and wear every day of your life.  Today, with refrigerators, TVs, Video games, computers, futon couches, puffy comforters and guitars, it takes two cars to get back and forth to college.\n\nIf you are going far away, and must fly, you will either ship these items up or buy when you get there and rent storage for the summer.  \n\nThis list from the container store should start you thinking . . .
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Baked goods\nCrafts\nManicures or pedicures\nT-shirts with School emblem\ndinner for two gift certificates\ngas certificates\ngift shop candles\nhotel night packages\nstationary gift sets\nantique items\nfloral arrangements\nart the students have done\nwalmart gift cards\nspa packages\nKrispy Kreme donuts\ngaming packages\nask business in your area if they are willing to donate any items for auction.  Work those yellow pages!
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Something from the comforts of home. When my brother was in the Navy (pre- 9/11) we'd send him care packages filled goofy crap: cereal (like Lucky Charms or something that he loved as a kid), cookies, gum, candy, all kinds of junk food - that's apparently a hot commodity. Letters, cards, stuff like that. Something that would make him smile from either the sheer hilarity of it or be touched that someone thought to do it. \nGood luck!
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cash is always good! For family members, I usually ask the mom or dad if they are  buying a large present -- like a camera or computer, and chip in. \n\nA nice photo frame is good - for their grad pictures and pictures of friends from high school --.\n\nIf they are going to university or college, see if you can order a t-shirt or hoodie from the place they will be attending.
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A nice graduation gift is "Oh the places you'll go" by Dr. Seuss.  It's a kids book but if you read it, it's very appropriate for someone who's graduating and figuring out where they want to go in life.  My fiancee got it as a present when he graduated.\n\nI got my fiancee a poker table for a birthday/engagement gift.
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Perhaps some sort of basketball memorabilia or something from his favorite player or team. Tickets to a game, something the two of you could do together.
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My sister is doing the same, Hope this helps!\n-a really cool picture frame (I saw a neat one at Target where it was a ball and had hooks coming off like this)\n  &#92; |  /\n---o---\n /  |  &#92;\n-a cool mix cd of songs you both like or ones that remind you of her\n-a really cool alarm clock\n-towels with her initials on it (so the other roommates are sure not to use them)\n-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.\n-get together with a few other friends and get a mini fridge or microwave\n-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\n-if they are going somewhere cold from somewhere warm, get them some hand warmers, shoe insert warmers, gloves, hats, scarves, etc.\n-if they are going somewhere warm from somewhere cold, get them sunscreen, neck coolers, a fan, etc.\n-get them some school spirit stuff. a t-shirt, hat, noise-maker, or other thing for a football game. etc.
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video games\ncologne\nclothes\nmassage gift card (for both of you to go)\nsport jerseys of his favorite team/player....
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Broadway tickets are nice (along with a dinner out). Buy them a nice souvenir of NYC that isnt gaudy for them to display when they return home. A silver picture frame or a box of goumet foods and/or chocolates are other ideas.
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well the best gift is your self and your time.\n\nI am taking my mom to her fav restaurant that she will never go to herself because she thinks it cost to much (an its not really that bad)
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I like to make a special gift. Why don't you try to make a big card or book with all students picture or impressive picture and warm wishes. It can be bring to the party and show for evryone in there.\nI am sure your professor will be very happy.\ngo ahead1
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Give him something from yourself. Like list down the things you love about him and put it in an envelope with a letter from you. Great gift, sweet, and cheap.