Every December, a magical time comes along. A time of little sleep, gatherings with friends, hot chocolate and coffee abound. Oh, yes. The dreaded season of finals.

Oh, and the holiday season. That too.

With finals fast approaching, your friends and fellow students are probably stressed beyond belief. So, when looking for the perfect gift to give them, look no further than these eclectic items that are as cool as they are unique!

**For the friend who is dozing off every five minutes…**

While caffeine can increase anxiety in some, for others it’s the perfect pick-me-up. So, if your friend is a coffee lover, look no further than [a cold-brew coffee infusion bottle](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/hsls/). Mornings can be brutal, especially after studying into the wee hours of the night, so why not buy your friend an item that brews overnight? Less acidic than hot coffee and more concentrated, cold-brew coffee is the gift that keeps on giving.
If your friend is more of a tea-drinker, why not make their experience a little more adorable? Buy them [a tea infuser](http://www.modcloth.com/shop/tabletop/sea-for-two-tea-infuser) so they can enjoy the two to five minutes before their tea is ready. These strainers can brew in cold or hot tea, and are microwave safe, making them dorm and apartment friendly.
Or, if your friend prefers no caffeine at all, why not give them the illusion of it by purchasing a [Starbucks mocha-scented candle](https://www.etsy.com/listing/159896288/starbucks-candles-iced-coffee-bottles)? This sweet-smelling gift is a great present for anyone not living in the dorms.

**For the friend too focused on the new “Star Wars” to study…**

Help your homie out. Instead of buying them useless trinkets that will only pile up, get them something that helps them geek out productively. Because of the upcoming movie release, many websites have jumped onto the “Star Wars” hype train and have many awesome new items available.
From throw pillows to ice molds shaped like the Death Star, there are countless options for your favorite “Star Wars” fan. Enhance the most important meal of the day by getting them a [Darth Vader-shaped toaster](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1bd7/) or an [R2D2 muffin pan](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/huij/). Or, help them “Star Wars” and chill by getting a [planetarium which projects a map of the galaxy](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/d811/) far, far away onto their walls and ceiling. Get them studying on the go by purchasing [lightsaber-shaped portable chargers](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/htrj/).
The hype for “Star Wars” and school don’t have to be mutually exclusive. All you have to do is show them.

**For the friend who’s lost track of time…**

Time management plagues every college student, but a simple gift can make a world of difference. Desk calendars free up space for books and binders, and are right in front of you when you need to remember a deadline. And if that feels a little too “adult” for your friend, why not [make it shaped like a corgi](http://www.modcloth.com/shop/stationery/year-of-the-critter-2016-calendar-in-corgi)?
If your friend’s desk simply has no room, get them something for their shelf. [This incredibly cool melting clock](http://www.amazon.com/Can-You-Imagine-Melting-Clock/dp/B004RBZ9AO) will tell them the time and confuse the heck out of their study group. This clock is more affordable than a lot of artisan clocks while remaining unique looking and will make a great gift.

**For the friend who decided to take too many credit hours…**

This friend will be studying nonstop. If their eyes get tired, a perfect gift would be reading glasses. While this gift normally doesn’t sound too appealing, [a pair from Vera Bradley](http://www.verabradley.com/product/monica-readers/parisian-paisley/1002247_201503.uts?N=10023) has just enough pop and color to be both interesting and practical.
If they already have glasses or their eyes work perfectly, why not make their note-taking experience more enjoyable? Buy them [an antique, leather-bound journal](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/1db5/) to make their notes feel like a pretty big deal. And while you’re at it, top it off with [a quill pen!](http://www.nostalgicimpressions.com/Feather_Quill_Pen_Goose_Feather_p/n22081.htm?gclid=CjwKEAiA1o-zBRDomsWasvKh4S8SJADSlZkqdf41GXTTUzGcy8pmMxMvfGl-eNWECXkmOOqFNJKYphoCbwfw_wcB&gdftrk=gdfV27436_a_7c1032_a_7c2562_a_7cN22081)
And if, in the end, everything falls apart, you can always get your friend [a Starfleet Academy framed certificate](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/ilor/). They may not have a college degree, but at least they can fly the Enterprise!