8 Gifts with a Purpose for the College Student in Your Life
College life has never been so tenuous. Will it be virtual? Will it be hybrid? Will classes be in person? Will they stay home or reside on campus? Those are some of the quandaries of current college life. But no matter how or where the student in your life is learning, there is one thing that remains the same:
College students long to be world changers and difference makers.
While these times may be unprecedented, preventing students from pursuing the fight for social justice in person, there are still some great ways to take action and have an impact on those in need. This Christmas you can help the college students in your life make a difference by getting them a gift with a purpose.
When you buy a Carry 117 product, you are taking action and supporting the mission of Carry 117. By purchasing our products, you are helping restore dignity to women and helping preserve families in Ethiopia, AND you receive a high-quality product. That’s a gift any college student will applaud.
So, we’ve put together a few gift ideas for the college student you love:
1. Yaboo Lanyard and I.D. Wallet: In college, your I.D. and ATM card are your lifelines. Whether it's going to get curbside delivery, getting into their building, or scoring a student discount, they are going to need their cards at all times. Who wants to constantly search through a purse or backpack to find them? Gift your college student this leather, canvas, or cotton lanyard so they can access their ID in a convenient and stylish way.
2. Carry 117 Water Bottle: Carry our mission (Isaiah 1:17) AND keep the environment free of plastic bottles - now that is a gift that makes a statement that matters. Learn. Help. Seek. Defend. Fight. A simple and practical way to become an ambassador for Carry 117.
3. 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?!
4. 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?
5. Misikir Wristlet: Just the right size to throw in a backpack and carry all the essentials, the Misikir wristlet is the perfect handbag for a student on the go. Available in many stylish patterns, this gift is sure to please. Be ready when all of her friends want to know where she got it!
6. Mercy Tote- Sometimes you just need room for a little more than your wallet! The Mercy tote is just the right size to carry a textbook, a notebook and of course, some snacks. For the perfect gift combination, you can purchase a matching Misikir wristlet so your student will be on trend wherever they go.
7. Misgana Crossbody: A perfect size bag for a young woman on the go! Handmade of premium leather, this bag zips closed to prevent embarrassing spills. A perfect gift for the style conscious student in your life.
8. Korah Tote: Forever a classic, the Korah tote, named for the village in Ethiopia where Carry 117 resides, is a great carry all. Perfect for days filled with work, class and Target runs, this easy access bag is sturdy and chic.
So, there it is! Give a gift to the college student in your life that will not only boost their mood this holiday season, but will connect them to a greater cause. They are sure to appreciate a gift that supports our mission while supporting their needs as a student on the go.
To learn more about Carry 117 and to check out even more Carry 117 gift ideas, visit our shop here.