My younger daughter away at school always liked when I included cards that I made. Ones especially for her. Or ones she could give to someone else (Thank you, Thinking of You, Birthday ). Granola bars, dried fruit/trail mix, Sponge Candy,Holiday Peeps. Magazines , Paper back books, Gift card for certain stores (Walmart, Starbucks), Microwave Popcorn. I always tried to package them up cutely. If she likes certain coffee send her some. If she liked a certain makeup or things for her hair. I always include a note (to keep and read when life is stressful) to let her know how much I love and miss her. How proud I am of her and how she's managing things at school. If your student is a guy you can still send alot of the same things. Maybe a gift card to eat at a certain restaurant instead of Dinning Hall food. Or if he's in a big city tickets for an event/sports.
Hope that gives you some ideas.
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