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Shopping, in general, is an obstacle in itself. But shopping for college is an entirely different beast. You spend weeks bookmarking items to purchase for their new dorm or apartment, yet somehow end up forgetting something they need. Bed sheets and oatmeal are essential, but there are a slew of other important items every student needs, whether freshman or super seniors.
And because college looks a bit different for students this year—and likely will remain this way for the foreseeable future—we compiled a list of classic college goods (bed sheets, desk supplies, etc.) and pandemic essentials (phone sanitizer, masks, etc.) your student will actually use. Ahead, the 25 best gifts to get the student on your list.
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Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote
How else will they binge-watch The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel?
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Classic Duvet Cover
brooklinen.com
$109.00
Upgrade their typical bed-in-a-bag with a soft, fluffy duvet cover that screams peace and comfort.
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Air Fryer
Everything tastes better when it’s air-fried.
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Ilsa Elite Carryall
For the Gossip Girl-obsessed.
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Flawless Candle
My Secret Scent
$36.00
Trade in Febreeze for a soy wax candle that burns for 80 hours long.
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Office Accessories Organizer
Spacrea
amazon.com
A clutter-free space equals a clutter-free mind—or so they say.
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Apple Watch Series 6
Apple Watch serves many purposes, but the tech brand recently announced the arrival of its newest service: Apple Fitness+. The new program provides users with workout videos on top of the many health services the pint-size gadget offers.
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Joy Candle
litbklyn.co
$14.00
Gift your college student a luxurious citrus and bergamot candle with a burn time that last longer than a can of Febreeze.
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Air Force 1 ’07 ESS Sneaker
nordstrom.com
$90.00
Sure, no one will see your fly kicks through Zoom. But that’s what Instagram is for, right?
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Waterproof Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Because is it really a shower if you don’t pretend to be headlining your own concert?
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September 2020
dermstore.com
$34.95
College exams and papers are stressful enough. A beauty subscription service will help to keep those stress-induced pimples at bay.
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The Super Puff
aritzia.com
$298.00
Winters are so much better with an Aritzia puffer jacket.
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Mini Video Projector
Turn your dorm/living room into a mini movie theater—socially distanced, of course.
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4-Qt. Digital Air Fryer
Everything tastes better when its made in an air fryer.
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Black Card Revoked – Black History Expansion Pack
cardsforallpeople.com
$12.99
College doesn’t teach you everything.
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Ready To Roll Brush Set
sephora.com
$72.00
Invest in the budding beauty blogger with a quality makeup brush set that includes every tool they need for a full face beat.
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4:00 Stuntin’ Fast Face
thelipbar.com
$99.00
Zoom ready in five minutes—no beauty filter needed.
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Hollywood Lighted Makeup Vanity Mirror
amazon.com
$239.99
A flawless makeup look requires good lighting.
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Classic Core Sheet Set
brooklinen.com
$99.00
Luxurious, hotel-like sheets that way more comfortable than the ones from your usual bed-in-a-bag.
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Acid Lime Jowa Hoody
dailypaperclothing.com
$165.00
The perfect hoodie does not exi-
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Shades of Legs
etsy.com
$25.31
Spruce up their dorm room by decorating their walls with unique artwork.
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Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case
amazon.com
$159.98 (20% off)
Who doesn’t own a pair?
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K-Mini Coffee Maker
An instant cup of coffee without them having to leave their home.
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Lap Desk with Device Ledge, Mouse Pad, and Phone Holder
amazon.com
$55.00
Bring your desk to your bed with this handy lap desk with enough space for your phone and mouse.
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Goal Getter Black Girl Notebook
etsy.com
$10.00
A multipurpose notebook that can be used to set goals, plan your daily to-do lists, journal or doodle.
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PowerShot Digital Camera G7 X Mark II
amazon.com
$499.00 (21% off)
For your future YouTube vlogger.
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Portable Shower Caddy
amazon.com
$22.97
This shower caddy keeps their toiletries organized in a hanging bag, so none of the products get lost.
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Avocado Cloud Mask
phlemuns.com
$29.00
You can never have enough masks.
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PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer
After you wash your hands for 60 seconds, give your phone the same treatment.
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Nonstick Aluminum 13-Piece Cookware Set
bedbathandbeyond.com
$139.99
They have to learn someday.
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Nerisha is the assistant editor at ELLE.com, covering all things beauty and fashion.
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