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<p><a href="https://www.collegecareerlife.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Christmas-Present.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-9090 size-medium" src="https://www.collegecareerlife.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Christmas-Present-300x210.jpg" alt="Christmas Present" width="300" height="210" /></a>Wondering what to buy the college student in your life? It can be tricky to choose gifts for students, because they seem to have everything they need or you aren&#8217;t sure what they would really like. While money and gift cards are always appreciated, there are some other gift ideas that will prove useful for almost any student.</p>
<h3><strong>Planner</strong></h3>
<p>Sometimes online calendars and phone apps just don&#8217;t cut it. A planner is the perfect gift for a busy student. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YO04H5Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&;camp=1789&;creative=390957&;creativeASIN=B00YO04H5Q&;linkCode=as2&;tag=colcarlif-20&;linkId=LZ5ORXO7NIOKJALG" rel="nofollow">Kate Spade 2016 17-Month Medium Agenda- Black Stripe (153151)</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=colcarlif-20&;l=as2&;o=1&;a=B00YO04H5Q" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<h3><strong>LapDesk</strong></h3>
<p>Working on a laptop is much easier with a LapDesk. Not only do lapdesks make typing easier, but they can prevent overheating. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FZM9CWK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&;camp=1789&;creative=390957&;creativeASIN=B00FZM9CWK&;linkCode=as2&;tag=colcarlif-20&;linkId=TFI4X53MIVOAZHMR" rel="nofollow">LapGear Designer Series 300 Lapdesk Damask (48374)</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=colcarlif-20&;l=as2&;o=1&;a=B00FZM9CWK" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<h3><strong>Instant Digital Camera</strong></h3>
<p>You may think Polaroids are long gone, but they&#8217;re hot again. Give the college student on your list a fun gift that allows them to take digital pictures and get the physical photos instantly. It will be an interesting change from smartphone pictures. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015JIAD7C/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&;camp=1789&;creative=390957&;creativeASIN=B015JIAD7C&;linkCode=as2&;tag=colcarlif-20&;linkId=F7AVU4I5QZNFETYN" rel="nofollow">Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera (White) with ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=colcarlif-20&;l=as2&;o=1&;a=B015JIAD7C" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<h3><strong>Cookbooks</strong></h3>
<p>College students usually aren&#8217;t gourmet cooks, but it doesn&#8217;t mean they have to eat out all the time. Help your college student learn to cook with a simple cookbook. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764578650/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&;camp=1789&;creative=390957&;creativeASIN=0764578650&;linkCode=as2&;tag=colcarlif-20&;linkId=JZLN6JJA3FJHCHYJ" rel="nofollow">How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=colcarlif-20&;l=as2&;o=1&;a=0764578650" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<h3><strong>Career Books</strong></h3>
<p>Many students have trouble deciding on a career path. Help them out by giving them a book with useful career planning advice. It could be the most useful gift they ever receive. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/160774662X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&;camp=1789&;creative=390957&;creativeASIN=160774662X&;linkCode=as2&;tag=colcarlif-20&;linkId=QWZQNSHFIXS37L5E" rel="nofollow">What Color Is Your Parachute? 2016: A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=colcarlif-20&;l=as2&;o=1&;a=160774662X" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<h3><strong>Touchscreen Gloves</strong></h3>
<p>Touchscreen gloves are a winter essential for the smartphone user. These gloves allow users to easily text, dial numbers, and use apps without removing gloves.<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q10K0IU/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&;camp=1789&;creative=390957&;creativeASIN=B00Q10K0IU&;linkCode=as2&;tag=colcarlif-20&;linkId=2VFH2WHQ6NDVXSQP" rel="nofollow">Texting Gloves for Smartphone &; Touchscreen</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=colcarlif-20&;l=as2&;o=1&;a=B00Q10K0IU" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<h3><strong>Portable Chargers</strong></h3>
<p>With all the texting, talking and app usage, college students can run down a smartphone&#8217;s power quickly. Give them a portable charger so they never run out of batter life. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z9QVE4Q/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&;camp=1789&;creative=390957&;creativeASIN=B00Z9QVE4Q&;linkCode=as2&;tag=colcarlif-20&;linkId=MNR6BEAN33HPQYKY" rel="nofollow">Anker PowerCore 10400 Portable Charger &#8211; Compact 10400mAh 2-Port Ultra Portable Phone Charger Power Bank with PowerIQ and VoltageBoost Technology for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy and More (Black)</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=colcarlif-20&;l=as2&;o=1&;a=B00Z9QVE4Q" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<h3><strong>Webcam</strong></h3>
<p>Help the college student on your list stay connected with a high-quality webcam. They can make video calls, upload videos to YouTube and other social media or take photos. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JH8T3S/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&;camp=1789&;creative=390957&;creativeASIN=B006JH8T3S&;linkCode=as2&;tag=colcarlif-20&;linkId=ZMS5HSDFD4C5LDZK" rel="nofollow">Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920, 1080p Widescreen Video Calling and Recording</a><img style="border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;" src="http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=colcarlif-20&;l=as2&;o=1&;a=B006JH8T3S" alt="" width="1" height="1" border="0" /></p>
<p><em><strong>For more gift ideas for college students, visit our Amazon Gift Guide.</strong></em></p>