Dan: I am currently a Junior at the University of Delaware and I must admit that I am an avid UD football fanatic. Joe Flacco…first round pick…Baltimore Ravens…we’re lucky. At a lot of colleges, student life revolves around football every weekend. A game represents more than just a game, it is a bonding experience and a chance to have a really great time before and after the game. I personally exude a yearning to go home once my work really starts to pile up. A gift idea that can be either simple or slightly complicated depending on the university is football tickets. Either from the rest of the family or the student, going to the game brings the family back together for a weekend and really is a great time to be had.

My family came to a game last year and it was the best game/weekend of my fall. Even though it was a mutual gift, it was one of the best gifts that I have ever been a part of. My parents treated me this year on a UD vs. James Madison game and I cannot wait!

Sometimes the best gifts are ones that can be shared. The best gift is not always the newest video game or fashion trend, but quality family time. If this type of gift cannot work for you, go ahead and bend the rules…the tickets don’t have to be to a football game !

Grace: I think this is a really sweet gift idea!  I know my family misses me just as much as I miss them but they don’t want to be too intrusive.  If I went to a bigger school that held large sports events (I’m not sure Hamilton even charges, ever!), I would definitely buy my family tickets.  Even tickets to concert events would be a great idea!  I know that the Hamilton Music Department brings in great orchestras and chamber groups and my family would love to see some of those performances.  I would just check to make sure the dates work out properly before buying the tickets.