This Adjustable Laptop Notebook Stand Holder is the perfect gift for the college girl who spends a lot of time on her computer and needs to prioritize a healthy posture.
She may not even realize how much you’re helping her future self with this gift. But you’ll know: our sitting and working positions can injure our spine health over time. She’ll thank you in 10 years.
This model is lightweight and portable, yet stable enough to hold any laptop up to 15.6 inches. (This includes most laptops, unless she has the largest size, 17″, which is less common — but you might want to check in advance.)
The rubber feet on the holder attach firmly to any surface, providing support. Plus, it comes in tons of scratch-resistant colors, including this rose gold.
(In other words, almost every college girl, ever.)
It has thousands of positive reviews from people who love the cushiony comfort it provides. Help your favorite college student stay comfortable during those late-night cram sessions!
This Sunbeam Heated Mattress Pad would be a perfect gift for any college girl who likes to be cozy in bed.
And because many students study and read in their bed, this gift could change their world.
When you’re living dorm room life, indulgent comforts like these can mean the world. With this mattress pad, she’ll never have to climb into a chilly bed again.
This Desktop Mug Warmer will keep your favorite college student’s coffee or tea warm while she works. (Or while she just surfs the internet. We’re not judging.)
We all know when you get absorbed in writing a term paper, your coffee can sit and get cold. And then it’s just not good anymore.
It works with any type of ceramic or glass mug.
Help her stay cozy with a warm beverage while she works at her desk. Reviewers love how well this works at keeping their tea and coffee hot! No more microwave-reheated coffee for this college girl.
This mug warmer would also make a great gift for a new mom. (Babies make it really hard to drink your coffee while it’s hot!) For more great ideas for new moms, check out our guide to the best gifts for new moms.
These Comfortable Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones are perfect for college girls who loves listening to music or podcasts.
She can listen comfortably on the move, thanks to the cushioned over-ear design and Bluetooth capability.
She can listen in noisy environments, like a sorority house or on a bus ride, thanks to their superior noise-canceling technology.
And if she gets really inspired by her favorite podcast, she can even start her own: These are perfect for podcasters, thanks to the included microphone.
This Mini Espresso Machine & Cappuccino Maker with Milk Steamer is the perfect size for a small dorm room — or an off-campus apartment with limited counter space.
Plus, she’s going to need some caffeine to fuel all those late-night study sessions.
Most mini espresso makers don’t include a milk steamer. So if you know a girl who loves her lattes, this is the espresso machine for her. Plus, it has several thousand positive reviews. She’ll love it!
The Herschel Little America Laptop Backpack is perfect for the hip college girl who needs to carry her laptop around, along with other daily essentials, in a stylish backpack with comfortable straps.
This classic design is perfect for any hip college girl. Reviewers say it can fit a 17″ laptop (the largest-sized laptop), but just barely. It’s really made for a 15″ laptop (which is much more common anyway). But you might want to check what size laptop she has.
Reviewers say there will be plenty of room for other daily essentials, aside from the laptop.
Keep her looking fly while she’s zipping around campus. Bonus: This comes with a lifetime warranty.
Heidi Swanson’s “Super Natural Cooking” Cookbook is perfect for the college student who’s starting to develop her own style of cooking. Especially if you want her to be able to eat healthier food than what she’ll find in the cafeteria!
On a college campus, processed food can be hard to avoid. But if she has access to a kitchen, she’ll treasure this book, which teaches newbie cooks how to start using whole grains and fresh ingredients.
If she’s starting to cook, she’ll treasure this book — whether she’s vegetarian or not.
College students tend to skimp on coffee. And when you’ve been drinking the cheap stuff, enjoying some barrel-roasted whole bean blends will be a total treat.
Just make sure, if you’re getting the whole bean version of this gift set, that she (or a roommate) has a coffee grinder.
The UGG Women’s Fluff Yeah Slide Slipper is perfect for college girls who love moseying around in the most luxurious comfort while also looking cute.
Sometimes, UGG sheepskin can be too hot for some climates. But the best thing about sheepskin sandal slippers is that they’re comfortable (and cozy) in all weather.
This Big Agnes 6-Person Tent would make a great gift for a college girl who loves camping — or going to festivals with her friends. You’ll upgrade her life with a tent by Big Agnes, which is considered one of the best brands of tents available today.
In the summer of 2020, camping became one of the safest ways for people to gather and have fun, because it’s outdoors. Whatever 2021 brings, she can make good use of this tent — whether festival season returns or not.
Whatever she’s majoring in, she’s probably spending a lot of time hitting the books. Help make it more enjoyable — or at least more colorful — with these thoughtful office accessories.
If she goes to college somewhere in a cold climate, you really can’t give a much better gift than this Marmot Long Down Coat.
If you’ve ever tried one of these full-length down coats, which extend to your knees, you know how much warmer they keep you than a normal-length coat.
Plus, Marmot is a great brand, known for durable performance gear.
If you’ve read the book, you know: After finishing it, you basically want Michelle to be your best friend, to help guide you through life’s challenges.
With this journal, your favorite college girl will be prompted to answer Michelle’s questions and encouraging asides, to figure out exactly who she is, during this college journey — and more importantly, who she’s becoming.
Today, music lovers are increasingly turning to record players, both due to the quality of sound and the nostalgia factor. Plus, it’s fun to start building your record collection.
But if she doesn’t have any vinyl yet, that’s okay: This unit also has Bluetooth capability. She can stream her favorite artists from her phone while she starts building her record collection.
This cute laundry backpack, which comes in tons of colors and patterns, would make a thoughtful gift for almost any college girl.
Almost all college students, except the most fortunate, have to trek somewhere to do their laundry. Whether it’s down the dorm hall or to the local laundromat, help her make laundry day more fun (and stylish!) with this gift.
If your favorite college student wasn’t aware of RBG before this year, she certainly is now. And she’ll love this wall calendar, with inspirational quotes from this feminist icon!
This would be extra perfect for any college girl studying law, justice, policy, or any related fields.
Whether she’s taking online classes or simply catching up on homework, chances are, your favorite college student spends a lot of time looking at her computer screen.
Help her protect her eyes (while looking fashionable) with these affordable, effective glasses.
This Barefoot Dreams Robe is one of the softest garments she’ll ever own. (It’s made from heathered microfibers. I don’t know what that means either, but I do know that these robes are ridiculously soft and luxurious.)
It’s warm, comfortable, and has just the right amount of absorbency if she puts it on right after a shower. She’ll love this robe for years to come.
The Keurig K-Elite Coffee Maker is perfect for the busy college student who needs caffeine — but doesn’t have time to grind her own beans and commit to the painstaking process of a pour-over.
If she needs caffeine on the quick, she’ll love popping in a Keurig pod, then savoring her favorite brew. Plus, she can use this machine to make ultra-quick beverages even if she’s not a coffee person: Keurig pods come in all types of flavors, including chai and pumpkin spice!
This Yeti Tumbler is a great gift for any girl on the go.
Yeti is known for making tumblers and coolers that keep cold things cold and refreshing. If she likes to have a cold beverage in hand, this is the tumbler for her. And it comes in tons of fun colors!
This Compact Space-Saving Air Fryer is perfect for any college student who likes to prepare her own meals, but might be short on both time and space.
Whether she lives in a dorm room, or she’s simply short on counter space, this tiny air fryer will fit right into her life. (Plus, it can fry, cook, roast, bake, and re-heat, so it cuts down on the need for other appliances.)
Air fryers have become very popular due to the ability to cook with less oil. Plus, you can make healthy Instagram-trending treats, like cauliflower gnocchi. (Haven’t heard of it? Ask your favorite college girl.)
UGG boots have been popular with college girls for over a decade. It’s not hard to see why. They’re comfortable, versatile, and perfect for trekking to class in the fall and winter. Plus, they pair perfectly with leggings.
Help your favorite college girl settle into the unofficial “cool college girl” uniform, with these classic boots.
This Luxury Velvet Shag Rug is perfect for the college girl who loves to lounge around on the floor.
Whether she’s stretching, working on her laptop, or chatting with her friends, she’ll be able to recline in style — even on her dorm room floor — with this fun rug.
Help her enjoy reading for fun — as well as reading the books on her class syllabus.
This Kindle comes with warm light, the perfect setting for reading in bed at night. (Without waking your roommate!)
And when your splurge on this non-ad-supported model, you’ll help her focus on the reading material at hand — instead of getting distracted, like she might during the rest of her screen time.
Salt lamps are as ubiquitous in dorm rooms as lava lamps once were. And they’re a lot cooler.
They emit a peaceful pinkish-orange glow, and are believed to boost mood and well-being. Any college girl would love the peaceful ambiance they provide in her room.
Even if the college girl in your life already owns a yoga mat, it’s probably a cheap, sub-standard version. (College students don’t tend to splurge on their yoga mat.) Either that, or it’s worn down, thin, and/or dirty.
Help her out with this amazing yoga mat. It’s the brand most commonly used by yoga teachers and serious yogis.
For more information, check out our guide to the best spiritual gifts for yogis and meditation lovers.
This light isn’t just perfect for Instagram influencers and Youtubers. (And if your favorite college student IS interested in becoming an influencer, that’s nothing to sneeze at: Influencers are speaking out about social justice issues and more, often while making surprising amounts of money.)
It could also be perfect for any Communications major, who may be studying broadcast journalism or any other topic that requires themselves to practice speaking on camera.
This sleeping bag is perfect for any college student who’s ready to explore the great outdoors.
And as the pandemic limits our opportunities for normal social activities, the popularity of camping — as a way to spend time with friends and loved ones — is growing.
But to truly enjoy camping, you need the right equipment. This sleeping bag will keep her warm at night, even if she’s sleeping outdoors in 15-degree weather. She will sleep cozily — and gratefully think of you.
The acupressure mat can help relieve back, neck, and shoulder pain — common complaints among college students, who spend long hours bent over laptops or textbooks.
It also doesn’t take up much room, which is helpful for those in dorm rooms or small apartments.
Thousands of reviewers can’t be wrong. Your favorite college girl will love this!
The Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumizer Hot Air Brush makes it super easy to dry and style your hair — fast.
And with tens of thousands of five-star reviews, you can’t go wrong with this easy-to-use appliance. Get this for the college girl with long, unruly hair, who’s often short on time. She’ll be thrilled!
This Fancii LED Lighted Travel Makeup Mirror is perfect for the college girl on the go.
The magnifying mirror makes makeup application and self-care easy. But it doesn’t take up much space. This is perfect for college girls, who often share bathrooms. It’s perfect for travel, too.
Full disclosure: I received one to test out. It works great!
Cards Against Humanity is a hilarious card game that’s perfect for college girls — if they have a sense of humor.
It can be a great ice-breaker at gatherings, so it’s perfect for freshmen, or anyone transferring schools or simply widening their social circle.
When you play this game, it’s nearly impossible not to end up in hysterics. Imagine all the new friendships they’ll make, after a great evening of shared laughter!
This Easy-to-Install Bike Light will help keep your favorite college girl safe when she’s biking at night.
Plus, she won’t get frustrated while installing it on her bike: it can be installed easily without tools. (When you live in a dorm or small apartment, you often don’t have a well-equipped tool kit, so this is a major plus.)
College students often commute by bike, and biking in the dark can be dangerous. Plus, bike lights often get stolen. So even if she already has a bike light, she’ll truly appreciate this gift.
These awesome bike tire lights are perfect for the college girl who participates in “bike nights” or bike parades.
These are popular events in cities like Boulder, Denver, and Seattle. If your favorite college student lives in an awesome college town, chances are, she knows about bike nights.
These come in several colors, and batteries are included. Help her enjoy some outdoor fun with these awesome lights!
If your favorite college girl cares about the environment, she’ll love to have hair ties made from ethically-sourced, plastic-free rubber.
I received some free Terra Ties to test out, and I can confirm that they work just as well as normal, unsustainable hair ties. So get these as a gift for someone who will be happy to make the ethical switch!
Aromatherapy is a gentle, natural, effective way to ease stress and tension and promote restful sleep.
And the included peppermint oil can be a great way to naturally boost your focus — perfect for anyone who’s serious about their college studies.
And she’ll love to use the lavender oil at bedtime.
Doterra is one of the best brands of essential oils available, so you’ll get her off to a great start with her holistic aromatherapy practice. While essential oils can be applied directly to the skin or simply inhaled, check out the diffuser reviewed below, which will help her fill her room with these helpful scents!
