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The Best Gifts for College Girls: 20 Gifts For College Students

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AirPods Max Pink
Bedside Shelf
Airwrap
Pink Gazelle Shoes
Hatch Alarm Clock
Bala Bangles Adjustable Wearable Weights
Portable Charger
Urban Decay Naked 3 Mini Eyeshadow
Slip Mini Silk Scrunchies
Crave Detangling Brush
Kindle
Icon Juice Glass
Everywhere Belt Bag
Laneige Lip Mask
Biodance Bio Collagen Mask
Comfy
Folding Lighted Makeup Mirror
Owala 24oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Quilted Makeup Bag
Crosley Vinyl Record Player
Makeup Organizer
Coop Pillow
TSC Ice Roller
Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace
Amazon Fire TV Stick

The holidays are right around the corner and I always promise myself that I’ll get my shopping started early.  Inevitably, I’m always scrambling the week before Christmas to finish up my holiday gifts even though my gift guides are out in October!

I normally focus on gifts for younger kids since my own kids are 10 years old and younger. But, if you have a young adult in your life, specifically, a college girl, you are in luck.  I’ll focus on the best gifts for college girls and help you find something that they will love! 

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This post was updated in 2024.

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The Best Gifts For College Girls: 20 Gifts For College Students

When I’m thinking about what type of gifts to get my loved ones, I always try to think of practical gifts.  At the same time, I want what I buy to be a fun gift, so it has to be both practical and fun.  One great way to find the ideal gift is to think about the person you are buying for and who they are to you. I know that sounds obvious, but nowadays, we are so busy that often, people will go the gift card route.  

Make It A Practical & Fun Gift Idea

One of my favorite parts about gift giving is seeing the expression of the person receiving your gift.  As an added bonus, it is always extra special when the person receiving your gift didn’t even know they wanted it until they had it.  So if you go the gift card route, you could include a gift card to a new restaurant that just opened in town. This is the perfect way to blend originality and practicality.

An Amazon gift card is always a practical option for those college students and teens who love Amazon. You could even gift a year of Amazon prime membership for those college students so that they can get all the benefits of Amazon prime student membership year round.

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Before you buy a gift, you should not only think about the person, but think about what will benefit that specific person.  For college aged kids, they may be a first time college-bound student or they could be a recent college-graduate. 

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 Both of these college students are at a crossroad in their life and can benefit from something entirely different. For busy college students, a gift that can make their life easier is a great option. Whereas, the recent college grad may love something that is more sentimental. A portable charger versus a diploma frame are great options.

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Make sure you check out all of my other great gift guides before you leave today!  I have rounded up gifts and items for your whole family by gender, age, and interest to make shopping so much easier! 

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Considerations When Buying For A College Girl

Keep your college students in mind before picking out a gift. You’ll want to consider some key questions before picking out the best gift. 

What are their hobbies? Do they have something that they would like to learn more about or are they already an expert in a field and would like to add to their collection? 

Do they have any Amazon wish lists? Wishlists are my favorite.  While they take the originality out of the gift, you know you are giving something that your best friend actually wants.

Gifts For The College Girl Who Has Everything

What about those young ladies that seem to have everything or say they want nothing.  

While I like to think about the wants and needs of each person, it never fails to have someone in my family say “I don’t want or need anything.”  In those instances, you have someone who you will need to think outside the box.  For the college students who have everything, I always like to think of a charity that is near to their heart.  

If they are an animal lover, a donation in their name to an animal shelter may be a good idea.  Another special gift may be spending time with that person.  You could plan a day of activities and spend a long day together making memories doing all the things you both love. 

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My Picks For Gifts For Your College Girls

Before you buy that perfect Christmas gift for the young lady in your life, I hope you keep those gift giving essential questions in your mind.  Below are some of my best college girl gift ideas for an amazing Christmas morning, birthday, or whatever they are celebrating! 

This post has been updated in 2023 for the latest links and products. Only current products will be linked. Please refer to the 2023 Gift Guide below.

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1

AirPods Max Pink

Nothing beats having your own headphones as a college student. Drown out your dorm room sounds and enjoy your own tunes. Plus, these are great to listen to your favorite podcast as you walk to and from class.
AirPods Max Pink
2

Bedside Shelf

This bedside shelf organizer is a great option if you live on a top bunk in your dorm room. Keep all those essentials within arm reach without having to crawl up and down from your bed.
Bedside Shelf
3

Airwrap

The best styling tool that is on the market! I love mine and I know any aged girl will love it too!
Airwrap
4

Pink Gazelle Shoes

These shoes are not only cute but also super comfortable. You'll do a lot of walking around at college, so you might as well be comfortable and fashionable.
Pink Gazelle Shoes
5

Hatch Alarm Clock

Never miss a class again with this alarm clock! I love all the different features of the clock and how you can wake up naturally with the sunrise option! This works great for those in an apartment, home, or dorm room.
Hatch Alarm Clock
6

Bala Bangles Adjustable Wearable Weights

Take your strength training up a notch by wearing these adjustable weights. Put them around your wrists or ankles and you'll get a great workout in!
Bala Bangles Adjustable Wearable Weights
7

Portable Charger

This is a must have item for anyone who is attached to their phone or other electronic devices.
Portable Charger
8

Urban Decay Naked 3 Mini Eyeshadow

This eyeshadow is so useful and works great as a stocking stuffer!
Urban Decay Naked 3 Mini Eyeshadow
9

Slip Scrunchie Set

This set of silk scrunchies is great for any girl!
Slip Mini Silk Scrunchies
10

Crave Detangling Brush

There's a reason why this brush is so popular with almost 80,000 five star reviews. You can take it with you on the go and it detangles without any fuss. Perfect for any age!
Crave Detangling Brush
11

Kindle

Switch those textbooks to electronic and only carry your kindle! Your back will thank you!
Kindle
12

Icon Juice Glass

This glass is so cute and great quality. I love the different icon options, so you can mix and match if wanted!
Icon Juice Glass
13

Everywhere Belt Bag

The cult classic Lululemon belt bag! Need I say more?
Everywhere Belt Bag
14

Laneige Lip Mask

My absolute favorite lip mask is always a hit with all ages!
Laneige Lip Mask
15

Biodance Bio Collagen Mask

These face masks are worth the hype! You can leave them on overnight or until it becomes transparent and it will leave your skin glowy and moisturized.
Biodance Bio Collagen Mask
16

Comfy

Who else just wants to snuggle up and wear a giant blanket when it is cold outside? Perfect for long walks at college!
Comfy
17

Folding Lighted Makeup Mirror

A compact lighted make up mirror that folds away for easy storage. Perfect for space saving!
Folding Lighted Makeup Mirror
18

Owala Water Bottle

You can never go wrong with a nice water bottle. Hydration is key after those long nights in college.
Owala 24oz Stainless Steel Water Bottle
19

Quilted Makeup Bag

This quilted makeup bag is a must! Not only is it so cute, but it can hold so much!
Quilted Makeup Bag
20

Crosley Vinyl Record Player

Whether you live in a dorm, apartment, or home, this record player is a great college gift.
Crosley Vinyl Record Player
21

Make Up Organizer

You can always use space saving tips in college. Keep your makeup organized and save space with this acrylic makeup organizer.
Makeup Organizer
22

Coop Pillow

Get the best sleep with this adjustable pillow. We have Coop Pillows in our house and love that you can add more or take out fluff for your personal preference.
Coop Pillow
23

TSC Ice Roller

This Ice Roller can get very cold which helps to reduce puffiness and redness while soothing your skin. It's the perfect addition to your skincare routine and a little added plus is that it's super cute!
TSC Ice Roller
24

Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace

Bubble letters are all the rage right now and these initial letter necklaces are the perfect gift to stay on trend year!
Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace
25

Amazon Fire Stick TV

This is a great college gift option so you can stream shows, movies, music, etc. all right from your dorm room!
Amazon Fire TV Stick

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I hope this helps you get some great ideas for popular Christmas gifts for the college girls in your life. Whichever gift you chose to give, know that the person receiving it is so fortunate to have a friend or relative like you in their life to think of them during the holiday season.

If you have any questions, feel free to leave them in the comments, and follow me on Instagram @arinsolange and Tik Tok for more home, decor, and DIY.

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xoxo, Arin
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