Paige Dixson, 20, Junior

“I love giving gifts, but do not enjoy doing it on a college student budget.”

The holidays are an expensive time. Dixson, along with many other college students, stress about the idea of giving a thoughtful but cheap gift. She recommends to always think about the little things someone always seems to want or enjoy. Or it may just be a fun, light-hearted gift to just bring a smile to their face.

Some gift ideas of hers were:

• His/hers favorite type of snack or drink
• A gift card to their preferred restaurant
• A gag or white elephant gift

Alaina Despenas, 20, Junior

“Homemade gifts are fun, easy, and most appreciated in my opinion.”

Despenas enjoys the handcrafted gifts. She adores the thought of creating something personal for someone or having something specially made for her. The DIY types of gifts are a skill Despenas has perfected.

Some of her suggestions:

• Homemade body lotions with their favorite scent
• If it’s a significant other, a framed board of favorite memories
• A home accessory made from scratch

Alex Morris, 21, Junior

“Girls have it easy, boys on the other hand are clueless when it comes to gifts.”

Among all men, it is a common situation to find gift giving a difficult process. Morris mentions it is even more of a challenge when the guy is on a college budget. After many successful and failed attempts, Morris seemed to have finally found a solution to the problem. His advice to any guy is simple… just ask!

“Whether it is another guy friend or a significant other,” Morris explains,  “it is more than likely they understand how difficult it is to find the right gift or even where to start.”

Morris also suggest a few starting points to finding the perfect gift:

• Small accessories for their favorite sport
• For a girlfriend or partner, things you can do together