Summer is almost over and fading quickly. Parents are scrambling to fit in plenty of summer fun and children are dreading the return to school and the end of days when they can sleep until noon and stay up until midnight.

For this year’s batch of college freshman, however, August holds a world of new experiences, especially for those who will be living away from home for the first time. The first year in college is a mixture of exciting and frightening, but usually turns out to be a great experience for the majority of students.

If you’re hoping to send that new college student off to school with something special to help his/her remember you while they’re away, consider rewarding them with a hand-picked personalized gift. A personalized gift shows them that you’ve picked a present specifically for them and it never hurts to have items with a name on them, just in case they get lost!

Personalized travel gear is always a good bet for college students. Totes, duffel bags, garment bags, and overnight cases come in handy when its time to move and can be used for weekend jaunts back home.

Or how about a personalized frame for his/her desk, ideal for displaying a picture of family members or special friends back home. Personalized desk accessories are a great choice as well, including items such as pen and pencil sets, desk caddies, charging stations, and calculators.

For a more personal touch, give her a personalized locket or bracelet and reward him with cuff links, personalized dog tags, or a handsome money clip