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Looking for a holiday gift for a college freshman that won't break the bank?

Leigh Joy Carson, Neighbor

Struggling with a holiday gift for a college freshman with tuition and fees for the second semester looming?  Here are five ideas for gifts that aren’t expensive and are sure to please.

1. Cash
2. A care package loaded with treats, with a promise of more to come
3. A gift card to the closest coffee house
4. A gift card for the best local pizza place
5. A gift card to Amazon or Barnes and Noble

This list has been approved by Eleanor Marshall, Sophomore at Yale University.

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