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Think buying gifts for college students is too difficult to handle? Allow a current college student to give you some valuable ideas.

iPod Accessories- Almost everyone at my university has an iPod, and there are always new gadgets and cool accessories coming out to keep it up-to-date. An iPod armband is excellent for a student who enjoys working out at the campus gym, and the universal dock with remote made by Apple charges the iPod and allows students to access the music library with a remote-without walking across the dorm room.

Digital Photo Frame- Whether parents believe it or not, students really do miss memories of home. Allow them to remember times of childhood with a digital photo frame. This clever item allows many photographs to be displayed as a slide-show within one frame, which saves crucial space in a student's tiny room. While initially quite expensive, the prices have fallen and are now accessible to customers with a moderate gift budget.

Gift Cards to Discount Retailers- Part of the college experience is late-night trips to the local discount retailer, whether it be Target or Wal*Mart, and a gift card is sure to make shopping easier. Gift cards most often come in convenient increments to suit everyone's budget.

Magazines / Subscriptions- College students will be particularly appreciative of a magazine subscription, mostly because it's a gift that keeps on giving. One of the most disappointing things in college is opening your mailbox to find nothing... so give them something that will come every month!

Good luck with the gift buying, and no matter what- save your receipts!

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