Febreze
You might be afraid your student’s not doing laundry, but Febreze is sold in the
c-stores, too.
They also sell detergent, dryer sheets, bleach and other cleaning supplies.
Try instead
Tide-to-Go pens for stains, or a bottle of your student’s favorite cologne or perfume.
Deck of cards
You guessed it — sold in the c-stores.
Try instead
Uno, Catch Phrase or Cards Against Humanity.
Coffee
All academic building cafes and campus c-stores have fresh brewed coffee for purchase with meal points.
Try instead
Starbucks gift card. For the times your student’s studying in the Indiana Memorial Union or on-the-go near Kirkwood Avenue.
Alcohol, weapons, unmarked prescription medicines
All things that can get your student in trouble in the residence halls. Just leave them out!
Instant Food Items
While you may have visions of your student surviving off Ramen noodles and Easy Mac, there’s no need to send these.
They’re available for purchase with meal points from the campus c-stores.
Try instead
Baked goods or Goldfish crackers. Remember perishable foods may take some time to arrive, so choose the fastest shipping possible.
