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If you're looking to make a big difference with a gift, shopping for a college student is a good place to begin. They have classes, internships and second jobs, social lives and relationships to manage, and they probably have far less money to support themselves than they wish they did.
Useful, thoughtful gifts can make a disproportionate difference in their quality of life - especially when it's something they'll both use frequently and couldn't afford on their own.
As a recent college graduate, I can tell you from experience that the list below is a really good place to start your shopping.
Below are 36 of the best gifts for college students:
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