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Are there any college students on your gift list this season? Here are some ideas that can help create comfortable, relaxing and efficient dormitory spaces.

By the end of 2020, there are nearly 20 million college students in the United States. Of these students, about 4 million live in university dormitories or dormitories. 

These students can share space ranging from less than 100 square feet to approximately 200 square feet. Although the size and setting of living arrangements vary greatly, the space is usually tight. This means that you should be very careful in choosing gifts for college students.

If you know a student who is going to college or is about to go to college, please read on for two great gift ideas at two price points: less than $25 and less than $50. If you are a student yourself, we have some ideas on how you can treat yourself for free. 

Do you know someone in a dark dormitory? This LED-based lamp produces light that mimics sunlight, minus the potentially harmful ultraviolet waves. It has adjustable brightness, timer and compact square design. Experts say that millions of people suffer from seasonal affective disorder, and light therapy can help.

Nearly 40% of Americans admit that they often work in bed. For students in the dormitory, this number may be even higher. Consider giving away this foldable and adjustable lap table to make these two extra-long beds a better working space. It is made of natural bamboo and has a storage drawer. It is also very suitable for reading or eating in bed.

96% of Americans aged 18-29 own a smartphone, so almost everyone will appreciate this gift. It can charge smart phones, smart watches, smart pencils and wireless earbuds at the same time. It is compatible with Apple and Samsung products. This all-in-one charger will eliminate the tangles of cables, adapters or dongles, allowing students’ technology to stay charged and ready to use. 

If your college student has a TV with an HDMI port, Chromecast can charge it. Chromecast combines multiple streaming services and live TV through a single user interface. Viewers can use voice commands to search for content or browse Chromecast’s personalized recommendations.

According to a study, in a clean space, people are more relaxed, less stressed, and more productive. They even sleep better. Consider giving away this cordless handheld vacuum cleaner to help your students keep their room tidy. Its sleek and modern design is equipped with a lithium-ion battery, USB charging cable and tools for cleaning small spaces. It also includes a stand and integrated tool storage.

The device provides six functions in a compact unit: alarm clock, FM radio, Bluetooth speaker, wireless mobile phone charger, mood light and white noise machine. The inclined phone base allows students to use their rechargeable phones. It also has an additional USB port for charging another device.

During the pandemic, many people continue to face personal financial challenges. If you feel uncomfortable asking for gifts—or one of the more than 10% of Americans who chose not to exchange gifts this year—consider one of these services or share these free gifts with friends to give knowledge gifts to loved ones.

Students-and anyone with an .edu email address-can sign up for Office 365 Education for free, but your school may already provide access. Student accounts include access to online versions of applications and services such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Exchange, OneDrive, and Teams.

If Amazon is your first choice for almost everything, consider this: Prime Student members can try Amazon’s popular premium services for free for 6 months. It includes free two-day shipping for eligible purchases and unlimited media streaming through Prime Video. Forewarning: After six months, you will have to pay $6.49 per month. In addition, you cannot share Prime benefits with student accounts. 

If you want an online banking experience only, please give yourself a gift of free banking and check out Chime. This mobile financial app can handle direct deposits, with no monthly or minimum balance fees. It also allows you to transfer money, pay bills, send money digitally, and even send paper checks by mail. Chime members can use thousands of ATMs in the United States for free

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