Help your university student start the school year right with our top picks from amazing small businesses. UPS ships everything in this guide, so you can be confident it will arrive right on time:

🔌 For the techie

From appliances to electronics, Electronic Express delivers big-name gear fast. *Psst!* They have a back-to-school sale happening right now.

👜 For the fashionista

Lo & Sons offers a range of luxury rucksacks and holdalls that are both chic and practical for carrying books and laptops.

📚 For the creative

Blue Q’s cheeky, colourful socks and zipper pouches are essential for any student who wants to stand out.

🖊️ For the stationery lover

Rider Gifts offers trendy notebooks and desk décor for students who need their workspace to reflect their style.

🎨 For the art student

St. Louis Art Supply has everything from professional-grade sketchbooks to pigment-rich watercolours and fountain pens.

🚴 For the student who rides to class

Meseroll, NYC’s independent BMX shop, gets students rolling with bikes and accessories to make their campus commute a breeze.

☕ For the night owl

Parlor Coffee’s expertly roasted blends bring café-quality fuel to your student’s hall of residence desk, keeping them sharp through late-night study sessions.

🍲 For the comfort food lover

Spoonful of Comfort delivers warm, heartfelt care parcels — complete with soup, biscuits and cosy touches.

🍫 For the snack enthusiast

SnackBOX provides a variety of bites that are great for anyone who needs a quick and tasty energy boost between classes.

🍕 For the one missing home

From New York pizza to Southern biscuits, Goldbelly delivers iconic eats from your student’s favourite local restaurants straight to their university campus.

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