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Guide to Buy Gifts for a College Boyfriend
Choose Thoughtfully
College students have needs more than they have dough! Gifts can be cherished for a lifetime if they are thoughtfully picked. Ranging from things that are fun like pocket games to utilitarian like noise-canceling headphones- that can be used in a library too, durable backpacks or laundry bags with adjustable straps for easy movement, selecting gifts for your boyfriend shouldn’t have to be a struggle. Most guys are predictable and hence as long as you keep abreast of his interests, he’ll be eating out of your hands for a long time.
Select Gifts That Are Fun And Practical
When you go looking for gifts for your boyfriend, opt for things that are not only therapeutic by virtue of their use but an essential addition to his list of things needed to battle the unnerving and chaotic pace of college, while also trying to balance the very basics of daily life. College life is all about leaving home or dorms in the morning and returning late, so the last thing he’d want is a dead phone battery! Look for a portable mobile charger that’s compact and light-weight or an electric sandwich maker to make breakfast - the most important meal of the day, his shot of energy that will last through his grueling schedule. It makes for a time-saving sandwich maker that can cook up his favorite food in less than 5 minutes!
Rad Gifts Would Do Too
A portable pizza pouch to take care of the odd-hour hunger pangs or preserving the last piece of pizza, a bed tent for times when he doesn’t feel like being in company or just needs to recuperate, a stress ball that he can snap, or pencils to inspire him to do well and more – are not only practical but totally cool for a college goer.
10 Awesome Gift Ideas for College Boyfriend
Quirky Zen Pen Desk Organizer
A fashionable storing item for pens, pencils, highlighters, and other office supplies, this quirky desk organizer has rubber squeezers that act as magic fingers to keep his stationary in place, while concealed elements below the surface hold paper clips and other small magnetic items. The Pen zen can be placed horizontally with the items extending out of the top, or be placed upright with items extending out of the ends. A unique addition to keeping his desk clutter free! The holder’s dimensions are 2.6 x 2.1 x 7.2 inches and it is priced at Rs. 2,955 on Amazon.
Laptop Cooling Pad
An essential accessory for a laptop, the laptop cooling pad helps to reduce the operating temperature of a laptop, usually required in case the device is unable to cool itself as required. These cooling pads are normally made of metallic mesh-covered rectangles with inbuilt fans styled to force cool the air into a laptop. These pads vary in design, may have a larger fan or multiple small fans. The deep cool wind pal FS Cooling Pad comes in black in 17” with an adjustable height. It has dual 140mm – 2 USB fans with a metal mesh and fan speed control, and one year manufacturer’s warranty. There are 2-speed settings on the pad with a noise level of 26.5dB and is 382 x 262 x 24 mm in dimension. It is priced at Rs. 1,950. Buy it from Flipkart.
Knock-Knock to Accomplish Sticky Notes
If your boyfriend is very finicky about keeping his space clutter free or if he’s someone who needs to be disciplined to keep his desk and schedule clean, this notes pack armed with every kind of ‘to-do’, will help him keep a track of all his tasks one at a time, all in one place – a neat looking folio. The pack contains 6 sticky pads, 8.25 x 5.5 inches with 40 sheets in each pad covering things to remember, to do, to buy, to delegate, to ponder and to put off. It is priced at Rs. 778 on Amazon.
Echo Dot
One of the most popular voice-controlled speaker with an improved sound and new design, the Echo Dot connects to Alexa, a cloud-based service to play music, read the news, check the weather, play music, control compatible smart home devices and more. Its hands-free feature can pick up a command from across a room, with its 4 far-field microphones irrespective of a noisy environment or whilst playing music. It can broadcast announcements like a one-way intercom to all Echo devices or even make calls to friends and family with the Alexa app or Echo device. It can also control smart lights, remotes, and plugs by just using your voice and has over 15,000 skills to run different tasks or commands. Available on Amazon for Rs. 4,499.
Portable Headphones Charging Case
With over 16 hours of playtime for JBL and most other wireless in-ear headphones, the JBL headphone charge case can charge the headphones and case battery simultaneously or a quick 15-minute recharge is possible for an hour’s playtime for the headphone. Crafted out of a rough yet stylish silicon material the charging case features a quad-LED battery indicator for the case’s battery level has an external power button and an inbuilt strap anchor that’s hooked to the case and enables an easy carry. The battery type is a 400mAH and it weighs 80gm. The package includes a JBL headphone charge case, 1 charge cable, a safety sheet, and a user’s manual and is priced at Rs. 5,499 on Tanotis.
Over-the-Door Organizer
Help him clear his clutter with this over-the-door organizer which is super convenient, featuring 6 spacious pouches that are perfect for storing and holding an assortment of items in his living space. It comes in a bright colour with tapered pockets for fast sorting and easy accessibility of which 3 are deep and 3 shallow. Made of 35% non-woven polypropylene, 25% plastic and 35% cardboard, the organizer can be cleaned easily with a feather duster and requires easy assembly. It measures 57 x 15 x 7 in dimensions and carries a year’s warranty. It is available in three different colours of red, green or orange and ranges between Rs.1,588 to Rs. 2,303 depending on your choice of color. It is available on Bed Bath & Beyond.
Purifying Face Mask
Going to college is no less stressful than leading a hectic life. College students are as prone to pollution and stress as any other adult. Getting your boyfriend a peel-off mask that will help keep his complexion clean irrespective of late nights, high-calorie meals or increased stress levels, will be a thoughtful gift option. Made of hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, this charcoal black purifying peel off mask removes acne, allows deep cleansing and removes dead skin. With a shelf life of 3 years the mask gently dissolves and peels away layers of blackheads, deep-rooted excess dirt, oil and other impurities. It is priced at Rs. 1,610 on Amazon.
Multiple Layered Rope Bracelet
College life is a journey of deep introspection and evolution, a time during which most teens find themselves lost in thoughts of what they want from their future. If you want to gift a piece of jewelry to your boyfriend, be sure to pick something that reflects his lifestyle. Made of alloy and leather, this 31.3g multiple layered rope bracelet implies a trendy vintage fashion with a bezel setting. It has a rope chain with a lace-up clasp and adjustable length. Its girth is 19.5 cms and has a lovely brown rugged feel to it. This brown leather bracelet set is priced at Rs. 134 on Ali Express.
3-in-1 Infusion Pitcher
Instacuppa is a 1300ml fruit infusion pitcher and cold brew coffee maker, made of food safe, BPA free tritan that makes the cold brew infuser jug light and long-lasting. The coffee maker results in a smooth and cool beverage, high in caffeine with 60% less acidic content. It has a mesh infuser that allows easy and quick blending of fruits, vegetables, coffee beans, and tea leaves. The removable cap makes it easier for disposing off used food material and the brewer can be easily disassembled and cleaned in less than a minute. It is also dishwasher safe. The Pitcher comes with a year’s unconditional warranty and is priced at Rs.1,100. It is available on Amazon.
Bluetooth Beanie
With the Bluetooth V3.0 + EDR and a frequency of 2.4026 GHz-2.480 GHz and a transmission distance of 30 feet or so, this soft and warm black cap doubles up as a wireless stereo Bluetooth beanie/smart cap with a wireless headset and built-in microphone. Made of high-quality fabric, the beanie has a charge time of 2 hours with a standby of 8 hours, with a continuous play time of 5 hours. It can fit a head circumference of 56-62cms and can be cleaned easily after removing the speakers. It also has a hands-free call answering mechanism. The beanie is priced at Rs. 699 on Late Stone.
Bonus Tip: How to Make Your College Relationship Work
Deciding to date during college is a decision everyone must make personally. College is the first time many students have a chance to discover romance, explore sex, closeness and deeper aspects of their individual personality. They may encounter multiple situations that are new to them, like a long-distance relationship if they have to go to college in another city or state while dating someone from home.
- Make time for each other – When in college, a large part of your time would naturally be devoted to your classes and studies, with an active involvement in other associated happenings like homework or extra-curricular activities as well, making it difficult to maintain a relationship. With some easy steps, you can strike a balance between your college responsibilities and maintain your love relationship as well. Take time out to go out with each other and do things that you both enjoy. But be mindful of the fact that you owe some time out for yourself too. In addition, be true to your college requisites as well as respectful towards other relationships in your life.
- Patience is a virtue you need big time! Do not let the new connection consume you. You have other friends, you have classes and other responsibilities as well. Do not rush into any major promises until you have had a good thought about it and made a choice based on both emotions and ample reasoning. Given the hectic pace of college life, both your schedules will always be subject to change. Hence, it is best to have a flexible mindset, be understanding and respectful of one another’s time, commitments and be considerate. Further things can get taxing at times and when you have a special someone to rely on, you feel safe and calm. Whether it is just venting out, or being a shoulder to lean on, always be there for your boyfriend to offer comfort and support in the best way that you can.
- Sexual Intimacy – College life brings in a whole set of experiences that are new and unnerving to many. Students start exploring their sexuality and personalities to the hilt. When it comes to getting closer to your partner for the first time, have an open dialogue with your boyfriend on what you are comfortable with and not. If you’re apprehensive about something don’t do it and don’t expect him to go out of his boundaries either.
- Communicate – Most relationships fail for lack of communication. People are quick to talk but restless and unwilling to listen. Be open and honest with each other. Listen to one another and share things. Be kind and forgiving, for there will always be differences of opinion or conflicting thoughts, you can solve it all by being open and letting go of any negativity, allowing healthy and positive changes in the relationship.
Make some efforts to make him love you more
Can you spot a good relationship? Of course, nobody knows what really goes on between any couple, but decades of scientific research into love, sex and relationships have taught us that a number of behaviors can predict when a couple is on solid ground or headed for troubled waters. Good relationships don’t happen overnight. They take commitment, compromise, forgiveness and most of all — effort. One such effort is gifting him what he really wants.