8 Gifts with a Purpose for the College Student in Your Life
College campuses are incubators for world changers and difference makers.
· Ever heard of Occupy Wall Street? It was started by college students fighting for economic equality.
· Do you know the organization Teach for America? The idea for it came from a college student fighting for educational excellence.
· In February 1960, four African American college students decided to sit at a "whites only" lunch counter in Greensboro, NC. They were fighting for racial justice.
So, what’s the point?
The point is that college students are hungry for making a difference and they act on it.
With the holiday season around the corner, you are probably starting to make your gift shopping list. For the college student in your life, why not get them a gift that’s making a difference? When you buy a Carry 117 product, you are taking action and supporting the mission of Carry 117 in Ethiopia AND you get a high-quality product. Every beautiful product created by Carry 117 is crafted with a purpose. That’s a gift any college student will appreciate.
So, we’ve put together a few gift ideas for the college student you love:
Yaboo Lanyard and I.D. Wallet- In college, your ID is your lifeline. Whether, it’s going to the dining hall, getting into their building, or scoring a student discount, they are going to need that ID. Who wants to constantly search through a purse or backpack to find it? Gift your college student this leather, canvas, or cotton lanyard so they can access their ID in a convenient and stylish way.
Carry 117 T-shirt- For the college student who is already a fan of Carry 117, get them one of our t-shirts. This a great way to be an ambassador for our mission. Plus, we think the t-shirts are pretty cool.
The World Book Bag- Our book bag is stylish and gender-neutral. Crafted out of canvas with leather detailing, what student doesn’t need a backpack as cool as this one?
Shime Duffle- Coming home for the weekend, going on a retreat, heading over to a friend’s dorm for the night—all regular activities of the busy college student. So why not give them a gift they will use regularly? Available in multiple colors, there is a Shime bag for every student.
Earrings- Fashion is key to most college girls and there is a pair of earrings to fit everyone’s taste. All the Carry 117 earrings are made by young women who have aged out of orphanages. These are a great option for college students because they are supporting makers who are their age. How cool is that?!
Keychain- Any college student can use the keychain they got for free at the student activities fair, but why not have a keychain that’s cool andunique and also supports a greater mission beyond just using a nice keychain?
Sunglasses Case- I can’t tell you how many pairs of sunglasses I found broken in the bottom of my backpack when I was in college. That probably wouldn’t have happened if I had this cute and sturdy sunglasses case to stick them in.
Coin Purse- Available in leather or canvas, the coin purse has many uses for the college student. They can use it as a mini wallet, or card holder, or essential oil roller holder, or to store all those little items they need to stick in their backpacks like thumb drives and room keys.
So, there it is! Give a gift to the college student in your life that makes a difference this Christmas. They are sure to appreciate a gift that supports our mission while also supporting their needs as a student.
If you want even more Carry 117 gift ideas, check out our shop here.
