Your endless final exams, multiple papers and tedious projects will soon finally come to an end.
However, before you head back home for the holidays you have to remember one more thing: gifts!
Here are some easy last-minute gift ideas that are sure to bring holiday cheer to anyone you love.
1. Noise canceling headphones
If you want to give the gift of gadgets, these are sure to please any music connoisseur.
Bose Quiet Comfort 2 Headphones ($269, Bose.com) will make any place into a personal concert hall without disturbing others.
For a bargain, try Phillips HN110 Folding Noise Cancelling Headphones ($24, Amazon.com). They are just as comfortable and cool but won't put a hole in your wallet.
2. Books
Follow in Chandler's footsteps from the hit TV show Friends and give your loved one their favorite children's book.
From Dr. Seuss to Disney storybooks, these are generally inexpensive but filled with sentiment.
3. Homemade Frame
One way to stir up wonderful memories is a frame filled with pictures of you and your loved one.
They are easy to make, fun and won't take too much time.
Try making a holiday-themed frame by taking a plain frame, covering it with festive fabric and place one of your favorite pictures inside. It's sure to brighten up anyone's holiday.
4. Personal coupons
These little slips of paper are sure to bring joy to any loved one.
They can come in a variety of options like "Personal slave for one day" or "Free Hugs."
They can be as creative or corny as you like and are a free way to bring a smile to anyone's face.
5. Charity Donations
Make someone else's holidays a little brighter by making a donation to your loved one's favorite cause in their name.
It's a great way to give back and will make both you and your loved one help someone else in need this season.
Try giving to causes like Penn State's Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon or the Make-A-Wish foundation.
Whichever cause you choose, it's a great way to ensure you won't get a lump of coal in your stocking this year.
6. A Walk-of-Shame Survival Kit
This will definitely be the gift your gal-pals will appreciate.
Fill a basket with a pair of Penn State sweatpants and a hoodie, deodorant, hair-ties, flip-flops or slippers and make-up remover.
Even if your friend doesn't frequent the shame trail too often, they will still manage to score some great swag and have a good laugh.
7. Personalized T-shirt
Screen tees are always a way to add a personal touch to the holidays.
They are inexpensive and really easy to get.
You can have them printed downtown at People's Nation, 126 E. College Ave, with your favorite personal message or choose from the prints they have in the store.
8. A Holiday Music CD
Who doesn't love holiday music?
This is a great way to personalize your loved one's soundtrack for the holiday season.
You can include favorites like "All I Want For Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey and "Hanukkah Song" by Adam Sandler, which are sure to get anyone into the holiday spirit.
9. Board Games
From "Scrabble" to "Gestures," board games are a great way to get everyone together having fun during the holidays.
They range between $10 and $30 and are easy to find.
10. Gift Certificates
If all else fails, gift certificates are an easy way to satisfy any gift receiver. Spa, restaurant or bookstore certificates will definitely please any loved one.
You can try giving one from their favorite stores or, if you are running low on time and creativity, give them a Visa Gift Card, which is typically accepted anywhere they want to shop.
