Lift Your Spirits with Our Top Selection of Subscription Boxes for College Students

By Kait Spong

A friend of mine would always tell me, “Every day, once a day, give yourself a present.” Of course, she is a huge Twin Peaks fan, but that’s beside the point. She was really onto something. Now, this was before the day of subscription boxes, so she would have to actively seek out that gift for herself, either in-store or online.

Luckily enough for you, this is no longer the case. In fact, it’s the opposite. There are so many subscription boxes available these days that it can get a little overwhelming in deciding which might be best catered towards your needs, interests, and price range.

But never fear, uCribs is here to break-down what we deem to be the best subscription boxes for college students. These monthly luxuries can stretch that tight student budget and provide you with the little pick-me-up you need with Fall finals on the horizon. Because in the words of two other friends of mine, “TREAT YO’SELF” …and yes, unbeknownst to Aziz Ansari and Retta, we are indeed friends.

Birchbox ($10.00 Per Month)

When it comes to pampering yourself, nothing is more satisfying than some beauty products that will really boost your confidence. For a mere ten bucks a month, Birchbox sends prescribers five beauty samples that will open doors to new product discoveries. According to their website, the process is “pretty simple.” Once you sign up, you create a profile that is specific to your beauty preferences.

During the second month of your subscription, Birchbox allows you to better your box by personally selecting one of your five samples! Plus, you can begin to review the products you use so the company can customize the products they send you each month. Best of all, if you like the product, Birchbox has an online shop where you can buy the full-size version of any particular item you enjoyed. While this might not seem like an incentive initially, consider the fact that for every ten dollars spent in their shop, you receive one dollar back in loyalty points—giving “bang to your buck” a whole new meaning!

And don’t fret, guys! There’s also a Birchbox available for men. For 20 dollars a month, you can enjoy sample sizes of male grooming products such as face wash and cologne.

Mistobox ($20.00 Per Month)

Coffee? Personalized just for you? It seems like a caffeine addict’s dream, but now, it’s a reality with Mistobox. When you sign up for Mistobox, you’re paired with your very own coffee curator, an expert who learns all about your personal coffee tastes and sends you samples according to their acquired knowledge. Not even Kim Kardashian could attest to that kind of tailor-made service!

Mistobox’s special team of coffee curators distribute coffees from 40 roasters—an impressive line-up of some of the best, award-winning artisan coffee roasters in the country. Vendors include Coava Coffee Roasters in Portland, Crema Coffee Roasters in Nashville, Intelligentsia Coffee in Chicago, and much more!

Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur or an avid late-night crammer, these coffees will awaken your spirit after hours of reading, writing, and studying.

Loot Crate ($15.99 Per Month)

Please your inner geek with a subscription to Loot Crate. This pop culture-infused subscription box has endless options for every niche! Are you a gamer? Sign up for the Loot Gaming Crate. Prefer film and TV? There are plenty of customizable crates that cater to every possible fandom whether it’d be Harry Potter, Star Trek, or Marvel. You can also subscribe to Loot Wear where you can score a sock, tee, or wearables subscription for a low cost each month, and if you combine packages, you have even more potential to save.

The most popular pick for subscribers is the general pop culture-oriented Loot Crate for $15.99 a month, which comes jam-packed with collectables and apparel from your favorites shows, movies, games, and so forth. It’s a great bargain box with a $50 value! If you feel like amping up your loot, Loot Crate offers a DX subscription for $47.99, which features a lot of the same goodies at a $100+ value per crate. Plus, Loot Crate offers gifting services so you can select a crate to send to that really cute, nerdy girl in your biology class.

Whether you’re obsessed with cosmetics, coffee, or comics, these subscription boxes will give you the boost you need to make it over the final weeks of the semester.

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