Anonymous
Post 02/20/2024 10:02     Subject: College student hostess gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:No actual gift is required.


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The idea of a hostess gift is bonkers, especially if this is arranged by the university.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2024 08:13     Subject: College student hostess gift ideas
Anonymous wrote: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.



Leave the “my mom” bit out and not home made due to dorm allergies.
Anonymous
Post 02/20/2024 08:09     Subject: College student hostess gift ideas
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
Post 02/19/2024 21:45     Subject: College student hostess gift ideas
Terrible suggestions. Something DC related. Crabcakes and football.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2024 19:29     Subject: College student hostess gift ideas
gift cards to food establishments or doordash
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2024 19:26     Subject: College student hostess gift ideas
No actual gift is required.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2024 19:08     Subject: College student hostess gift ideas
Anonymous wrote:I would bring some food. Brownies, Cookies, etc.


Oooh. Good idea. Kind of a care package.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2024 17:04     Subject: College student hostess gift ideas
I would bring some food. Brownies, Cookies, etc.
Anonymous
Post 02/19/2024 16:55     Subject: College student hostess gift ideas
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
Post 02/19/2024 16:42     Subject: College student hostess gift ideas
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
Post 02/19/2024 16:40     Subject: College student hostess gift ideas
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.