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1. A temporary tattoo with intricate designs that look unbelievably real. This is the perfect trial run for the indecisive student who eventually wants some permanent ink.
2. A set of six sprout bookmarks for the plant-loving botanist major. Looking at these adorable plants will make late-night study sessions a little easier.
3. A screaming goat if their desk needs a fun stress reliever for under $10. Hearing this cute little guy screech is guaranteed to make them laugh, even on the roughest of school days.
4. Thick wool socks that will keep their toes warm all throughout the winter. They come in four or five pack sets and 16 different styles.
5. Holographic glitter gel which they can apply to their body, face, and hair for all the parties and festivals they'll be attending. Plus, it's vegan and cruelty-free!
6. A four-pack of moisturizing Burt's Bee's lip balms complete with four delicious scents: pink grapefruit, mango, coconut and pear, and pomegranate.
8. A 52-deck of rainbow playing cards because all work and no play makes school life dull. These come in a keepsake box with a pamphlet on the history of playing cards, game instructions, and a bio of the authors.
9. A macaron pill box that'll remind them to take their vitamins because this pretty thing will always proudly stay on their nighstand.
10. A four-pack of fidget toys which is perfect for when stressful assignment deadlines are approaching and the only thing they've written is "What I learned in boating school is." They can pop these until they've reached the minimum word count on that essay.
11. A shower tote and shower sandals because they'll be sharing the bathroom with their entire dorm. This will help them lug their bath items and keep their feet from slipping on the floor.
12. A 10-piece unicorn horn-shaped brush set that'll convince them to throw out all of their other beauty tools. These fluffy gems are perfect for applying powders with a light touch — aka it'll give them a flawless, everyday makeup look that's perfect for school!
13. Glossier Invisible Shield which uses a fast absorbing water gel formula to help them get in the habit of applying their sunscreen every day. It'll melt right into their skin and protect them from year round sun damage.
14. A microwavable ramen cooker that will get them a savory meal in just three minutes. Plus, they can share with their study buddy because this comes in a two-pack.
15. An adorable door stopper which will let their suite-mates know whether or not it's safe to enter their room. If their friends see these cute little dogs on the floor, then it's safe to say the study sesh is done for the day.
16. A Rosetta Stone subscription so they can have some extra help brushing up on languages outside of their class. The service has over 25 language courses they can choose from.
17. A gel-infused memory foam mattress topper that'll provide 2 more inches of comfort on those firm dorm beds.
18. A mini stapler which can fit one thousand staples. This compact cutie won't crowd their desk and is easy to store in their bag and take to class.
19. A bedside storage organizer because their dorm room will (most likely) be super tiny and they'll need all the space they can get. This has four pockets and can safely hold a water bottle, smart phone, tablet, and magazines.
20. An Iron Man sport canteen that can be dropped, thrown, and tossed without making a dent. Plus, it'll keep any liquids cold for 25 hours or hot for 12 hours.
21. A two-piece satin pajama set which makes lounging and studying look extravagant. The lightweight material feels cool to the touch so it will keep them cozy without making it feel like they're overheating.
22. Good and Cheap: Eat Well on $4/Day by Leanne Brown that will keep their belly full with three nutritious meals for under the price of a latte at Starbucks.
23. A two-pack of nail gel strips which will convince their friends that they went to the salon. These can last up to three weeks and come in 48 different designs so they can switch it up whenever they want!
24. A pizza socks box that will remind them to order in before their next study session and keep their feet warm all fall and winter long.
25. Stuff Every College Student Should Know by Blair Thornburgh which will teach them how to manage their money, clean their clothes without turning their whites and colors pink and yellow, get along with their roommate and even how to pick a major!
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