College student hostess gift ideas
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Anonymous
| DD is going to spend three days on a campus (for interviews) hosted by two first year roommates. She’s been trying to think about hostess gifts for them ($20-$30 range). Not sure if it should be DC themed or not. Would love some suggestions. |
Anonymous
| If arranged by the college, then nothing, although she might want to take note of their interests and send something small and thoughtful after. |
Anonymous
| I really don’t think college students expect “hostess” gifts! If anything, a gift card for a local coffee shop or food delivery place is probably a safe bet. |
Anonymous
| I would bring some food. Brownies, Cookies, etc. |
Anonymous
Oooh. Good idea. Kind of a care package. |
Anonymous
| No actual gift is required. |
Anonymous
| gift cards to food establishments or doordash |
Anonymous
| Terrible suggestions. Something DC related. Crabcakes and football. |
Anonymous
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I like the food/snack idea, but not home-baked (seems a little needy). And perhaps given to roommates with a comment that, "my mom wanted me to give you this as a thank you." Like cookies from a bakery (if it's easy to carry them fresh). Or like little packages with expensive-seeming snacks, crackers, whatever. (Make sure at least some are vegan since that is a popular choice, at least among my kid's college aged friends.)
I have a kid in college and she would love this and share it with kids on her floor. |
Anonymous
Leave the “my mom” bit out and not home made due to dorm allergies. |
Anonymous
X10 The idea of a hostess gift is bonkers, especially if this is arranged by the university. |