By Katlin Sweeney
Features Editor
When buying gifts for friends, roommates, family members or significant others, many worry about finding the perfect gift.
Many students on campus have said that they look forward to giving and receiving a wide variety of presents this Christmas. Here are some possible ideas for gifts that you can either buy for someone else or that you can add to your own wish list.
Technology items remain some of the most desired Christmas gifts every year. At the top of CSUSM students’ wish lists are phones and cameras.
Pre-health science major Gabriela Castro Manchaca, wants a new cell phone and students like history major Kiara Sontay and nursing major Maria Martinez, both want to receive a camera.
“I want the iPhone because there are so many apps that go along with it, but mostly because of the front-facing camera,” biology major, Darlene Patham said.
Video games and laptops are also among the most wanted Christmas gifts by students.
Political science major Darius Pinckney and business major Elmer Pablo both would want to receive new video games for Christmas. Undeclared major Natalie Tamjid would like to receive a Wii and computer science major Eduardo Perez hopes to receive a new laptop.
“I [also] would like a new laptop,” psychology major Vanessa Nunez agreed. “The one I have is pretty old and slow.”
Nursing major Ashley Carrillo considers shoes her ideal Christmas gift. Pre-health science major Tiffany Casares, undeclared major Salina Nava and human development major Maria Lupe Loera all put clothes at the top of their wish lists.
“I prefer getting gift cards so that I can buy clothes myself. Gift cards are the best because then I have the ability to choose which stores to shop at and which clothes I want,” business major Gabri Provencio said.
Other students say that they look forward to more unique gifts. Human development major Alyssia Baldan wants a cat. Pre-health major Loren Callahan wants season tickets to the LA Kings. Kinesiology major Byrnadeen Farraye would like more vinyls for her record player. Human development major Alyssia Aejona hopes for a GPS for her car and business major Raychel Allen would be happy with ‘Mac n’ Cheese’ and other snack foods for her dorm.
While all of these students had their own reasons for wanting their particular ideal Christmas gift, each of them echoed the idea that the gift was more special when it was tailored to their personality. Regardless of what you purchase for your loved ones, choosing a gift that showcases your knowledge of who they are will mean much more to them than if they were to receive a generic Christmas present. When shopping at the store this month, keep that person’s individuality in mind.