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Subversive Gifts for New College Students?

Posted by Cliff on from the tools-for-use-outside-of-the-box dept.

openyourmind asks: "A friend's daughter is going to college, and I want to send her a package to help her in school. What kinds of things did you wish you had, but couldn't get, in college? I have already included a lockpick set, a UVmarking pen, and an LED flashlight in her care package. What else? Legal items only, please."

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  1. two books by happyclam · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook and The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Dating and Sex

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    He looked at me and said, "Kid, we don't like your kind, and we're gonna send your fingerprints off to Washington."
  2. As a recent college grad... by akiaki007 · · Score: 4, Interesting
    1. Leatherman - or at least a flat head, philips head, square head (to take the damn hutches off the desks) and a hammer.
    2. very long phone, cable and ethernet cords.
    3. Duct tape
    4. Phone Card (if she doesn't have cell with long distance. Sprint is great for that)
    5. Quarters...they are VERY valuable
    6. Sticky Tack - that blue stuff to hang things up with
    7. If you're near by, drop off a case of beer.
    8. Subscription to Rolling Stone
    9. Film for the camera
    10. Money in general is always good to have
    11. No need for condoms. The RA has them for free :)
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    "Time is long and life is short, so begin to live while you still can." -EV