The Perfect Gifts for a University Student

Last year was a challenging year for all of us but more so for university students. Imagine finishing high school, eager to cross the threshold into minimally supervised adulthood, only for a pandemic to railroad your plans back into staying at your parents’ house and attending lectures through a screen. It’s not the ideal way to start the next phase of one’s life.

So why not treat that beloved university student in your life to something that would not only help them better their grades and more easily navigate young adulthood but also put a smile on their face? We all could use some happiness right now.

Check out the perfect gifts for a university student listed below that they will certainly appreciate!

1. Wellness Journal

Who doesn’t need one of these?

A wellness journal is a perfect tool to take a break and reflect on the most important thing: your physical and mental health.

2. A care package

Not all university students study from home, even during a pandemic. Many stay away from family, and this can get lonely at times.

A care package is a perfect way to send treats while also showing that you pay attention to what your loved one likes and needs!

A Build Your Box is a great way to mix and match all the things you know they would love, neatly wrapped up into one convenient package, the perfect hug in a box letterbox gift.

3. Home Office Lap Desk

*Chandler Bing’s voice* Could this gift be any more perfect?

This is a must-have if you like studying and working from bed. And, let’s be honest, who doesn’t like that if working from home is mandatory? I am using one right now as I write this!

4. Headphones

With your brother on a meeting next to you and your dog erratically barking at an innocent leaf, headphones are necessary in these times, especially for a university student who needs to focus on their lectures!

Purchasing a pair of headphones can be a personalised buy. Some people prefer buds. Others prefer a headset. Do you get them a wired noise-cancelling pair or a Bluetooth over-the-ear one? Many factors go into choosing a pair of headphones (don’t forget the price).

5. Stun Gun and Flashlight

If you’re getting this person a gift, you most likely really care about their safety. Long nights at the library and emergency midnight snack runs are a rite of passage for university students, so consider gifting them a transportable and easily concealable weapon that they could use even after graduation has long passed.

Hopefully, you’ve found some of these ideas to be perfect for the university student in your life, or at the least inspired a tailored gift idea! University is difficult enough. Throw a pandemic into the mix, and you’ve got yourself a situation that desperately calls for a small gesture filled with love.