What's a good going away gift for my bf who's leaving for college?

Question

We're in a semi-serious relationship. He's a wicked nerd (going to college for biology, but loves math/any science [his nerdom also includes World of Warcraft//Starcraft//Wii//Magic the Gathering etc]), a book nerd (wants to get more into Stephen King, has read LotR series, and is obviously a textbook thumper, so any of those styles...) He's going to Umass Amherst...

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Any suggestions are welcomed!!!

Answer 1

You should buy him a funny t-shirt! Not only will it be something he can use, but every time he wears it or someone comments on it, he'll think of you!

I recommend the t-shirts from http://www.cafepress.com/allico. They have some really funny t-shirts, and it sounds like he might like one of them. I was browsing the site the other day and they had some good ones.

Answer 2

Whats your budget?

PS3

Wii

Ipod touch

Webcam

Pre-order Starcraft II for him

A BJ

Answer 3

That's a big school - you should be able to get him a gift card to the school store online. Schools also sometimes have "___ Bux" - a debit card that you can use anywhere on campus. [Here's UMA's card - the UCard: https://services.jsatech.com/index.php?c... Maybe you could load up one of those for him.

My first thought was a big duffle bag - say, "Come home and see me, sweetie!" :D You could also buy a pillowcase and stuff it with some of your clothes that he likes :D

Answer 4

Get him a gift that will help him keep in touch with you!

Answer 5

I would say 2 things you should get him.  One is a web cam, that way you 2 can stay in touch and physically see each other.  Or instead of that you could get him one of the new picture frames that you upload pictures to and it plays them through a cycle on the screen.  The other would be something electronic that he would like.  Maybe an iPhone (to make him look cooler ;D ) or an iPod.  He likes game systems so maybe a PSP to take with him  Really, I would just want something to keep me in touch with my girl when I leave, because to me that's what is more important.  Relationships. Ah :D

Hope this helps you out.