Bad Holiday Gifts for Students

Posted by Naomi Rockler-Gladen Nov 29, 2006

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What are some things you should avoid buying the college student on your list? Fist of all, avoid outdated tecnology, unless you want to be laughed at. An old game system? A camera that isn't digital? A CD/cassette player:? Are you kidding?

On a related note, most students aren't all that interested in another old form of technology: writing letters. When I was an undergraduate back in the Stone Ages (e.g. 1992), I loved receiving nice stationery with matching envelopes for presents. The Facebook Generation doesn't write too many letters to friends anymore.

In addition, avoid high-maintenance clothing, unless the student is about to go on a series of job interviews or something. If it needs to be hand washed, or dry cleaned, or even ironed, forget it. Who has the time? For the same reason, think twice about buying high-maintenance household items for college students. Appliances that can't be thrown into the dishwasher or washed easily by hand are probably a bad idea.

Hope that helps! Happy shopping, everyone.