8 Value Adding Gifts For A Foreign Exchange Student

Going away to a foreign country is a fun but sometimes daunting experience. Let the exchange student you know you’re thinking of them while they’re away with these awesome gifts that they’re guaranteed to use every day while abroad.

With ingenius backpacks that guard against pickpockets, to a candles that will make them feel right at home, you can’t go wrong with any of these top picks!

#1 Leaper Retro Messenger Bag Canvas Shoulder Backpack

The only thing that foreign exchange students have in common is the fact that they are students. Every time I’ve hosted an exchange student in my home I’ve always gifted them a nice messenger bag like the leaper retro messenger bag. It’s a nice unisex messenger bag that can hold a fair amount of articles (such as books) safely and securely. It’s probably what I would recommend the most.

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#2 Crackling Candle – Hazelnut Drip Scented Fragrance

Everyone loves candles and everyone loves coffee! That’s why I created Gerrard’s Coffee Shop Candles – inspired by favorite pastime- spending lazy summer afternoons at my local indie coffee shop with my dog, Dada.

Each bespoke fragrance in this giftable candle collection will remind you of one of your favorite café treats and after burning, simply recycle your coffee mug and use over and over again. Ships in a beautiful burlap coffee bean bag-inspired gift box. All hand poured in small batches by American workers.

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#3 Original Blend Medium Roast 30-Serving Jar

We were founded by a pro-climber (Matt Segal) who set out to change the game and create an instant coffee that actually tastes good. We start with a premium 100% high altitude Colombian arabica bean, gently process it to retain flavor, and package it up ready to dissolve in any liquid – hot or cold.

We’re beloved by our fans and travelers alike because

• we make a great tasting instant coffee that can be enjoyed anywhere,
• we’re lightweight and compact, easy to slip into a bag making it really quick and convenient
• Alpine Start dissolves in hot or cold liquids, making it super flexible.
• it’s WAAAAY better than aiy airport, airline or hotel in-room coffee!

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#4 Custom Surf Tumbled Sea Glass Ornament

It is unique and handmade will bring back a reminder of their trip.

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#5 Blue Bottle Travel Kit

Who can turn down a travel kit from one of the most revered coffee companies? Packed into custom Timbuktu coffee-lover’s bag is everything you need to make great Blue Bottle coffee on the go.

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#6 Kyza Travel Wallet

An outer wallet holds airport essentials such as a passport and an inner wallet holds items for day-to-day travels. Both connecting via a slip in the outer wallet so travelers can use these together or separate.

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#7 The Freedom Anti-Theft Bag

The Freedom Bag is water-resistant, lightweight and safe. It’s zippers are hidden against your back so people can’t unzip it while you walk.

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#8 Slicks Travel Backpack

A single travel backpack that has been designed specifically to fit all travel scenarios: business travel, personal travel, and everything in between. It includes a laptop sleeve, a suit holder, and more.

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