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Giving is about strengthening important relationships.

By giving a gift, you want to make the other person happy and express your appreciation.

It becomes problematic when giving becomes a kind of coercive ritual and you feel obliged to give gifts to others. Then it is no longer a joy.

But when it is clear that finding a really suitable gift has been uppermost in somebody’s mind, it is the gift par excellence.

In this article we tried to help you find perfect gifts for a very specific category of people everyone looks up to – for professors.

If you truly appreciate your professor, you may endow him or her with a souvenir.

So what can you give a professor that’s appropriate?

  1. Funny Coffee Mug

  2. Wampumtuk Student Tears, Teacher Gifts 11 Ounces Funny Coffee Mug

    Give your teaching professor this mug with a design that makes him laugh: “Students’ tears – still warm”.

    Made with best quality ceramic, being pretty decent in size, this mug makes a perfect gift.

    Your professor will enjoy the mug, especially while teaching – but only if he/ she has the right sense of humor.

    It is a fun gift to give!

  3. Head Massager

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    USAGA Head Massager Scalp Scratcher 20 Fingers Head Scratcher for Head Body Relaxing

    In addition to the pleasant haptic effect, this special massager promotes the blood circulation of the scalp and hair growth.

    Your professor will fall in love with this item having tried it out once!

    If heaven were a feeling, this is probably what it would feel like.

    Gently touching your head and moving around, this tool will put him into a deep relaxation so he won‘t make any students cry!

  5. Full HD Camera Polarized Sunglasses

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    Sunglasses Camera, KAMRE Full HD 1080P Mini Video Camera with UV Protection Polarized Lens, A

    These sunglasses for flamboyant professors are not only very practical thanks to the video recording function, but are also a treat to the eyes due to their sporty look.

    Whoever wears them simply looks cool!

    These glasses are perfect for professors who like to record their sports activities without using their hands.

    But of course it can’t only be used as a HD action cam.

    This camera is an ideal gift to just want to protect the eyes while on holiday and record a spontaneous video!

  7. Hide-a-Spare-Key Fake Rock

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    WHMING Hide-a-Spare-Key Fake Rock - Looks & Feels like Real Stone - Safe for Outdoor Garden or Yard, Geocaching

    This gift idea is absolutely awesome!

    What looks like an ordinary stone is actually the new key hiding place for your professor!

    At the bottom of the inconspicuous stone there is a clever secret hiding place: it is just big enough to store some single keys, for example.

    Have you always unimaginatively stored your spare key under the doormat or flowerpot?

    Such a secret compartment stone attracts less attention – never again you will be locked out just because you forgot your key!

  9. Flowering Tea Gift Set

  10. Numi Organic Tea Flowering Tea Gift Set, 6 Tea Blossoms with 16 Ounce Glass Teapot in Elegant Bamboo Case (Packaging May Vary)

    If you don’t want your professor to be bored while drinking tea despite a student who hasn‘t done his homework, you should immediately buy the cool Numi Organic Flowering Tea for him.

    The special thing about this unusual gift idea: the noble tea unfolds a wonderful blossom from the infused tea ball in the transparent pot.

    The eye definitely drinks along with it.

    But also the tea taste is very special, because it is refined exclusively by a gentle fermentation process.

  11. Mini Projector

  12. VANKYO LEISURE 3 Mini Projector, 1080P and 170'' Display Supported, Portable Movie Projector with 40,000 Hrs LED Lamp Life, Compatible with TV Stick, PS4, HDMI, VGA, TF, AV and USB

    Movie night at your friends’ house?

    Photo slideshow at a party?

    Or do you just want to go on a vacation for a few days and have the Mini Projector in your backpack?

    From now on even your professor won’t miss a thing when he is up to showing some YouTube videos to his students!

    The beamer has a built-in loudspeaker, but can also be connected to a sound system.

    Amazing viewing experience guaranteed!

  13. 24k Gold Rose

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    24k Gold Rose Flowers Gold Dipped Real Rose for Valentine's Day Anniversary Birthday for Her Wife Girlfriend Mom with K9 Crystal Stand

    Close to nature and full of elegance: among the love symbols the rose is still number one.

    Show your appreciation to the cherished female professor with this wonderful gold-plated rose.

    Especially on anniversaries, it conveys your feelings: passion, joie de vivre, fertility and love.

    This personalized decoration rose, which authentically imitates a real one, captivates by its proud appearance with a subtle shine on the surface.

  15. Folding Book Lamp

  16. Folding Book Lamp, KKTICK Wooden Book Light USB Rechargeable Book Shaped Lamp 3 Colors, Novelty Desk Table Lamp LED Night Light for Decor, Magnetic Design, Creative Gift (6.5 x 5.0 x 1.0 inch)

    Reading is much more than a hobby for professors!

    For many it is a great passion, some enjoy it, others relax and almost all of them can’t stop once they start reading and have a good book in their hands.

    Bookworms, watch out!

    This book lamp will become your most loyal companion!

    With this chic, compact LED reading lamp you will be able to browse through your books at night in a cosy atmosphere without waking your partner.

    When opened, the book lamp resembles a real book and its fanned “book pages” ensure perfect illumination and cosy atmosphere.

    Reading at night in a bumpy light will become a real luxurious ritual.

    Doesn’t that sound tempting?

  17. Large Achievement Victory Award

  18. Large Achievement Victory Award Trophy Statue

    This item is a perfect gift for a professor deserving an award.

    The trophy reminds of an Oscar Award, being a nice gift for anyone searching for a Hollywood present (which really looks a lot like the famous movie trophy) and who likes to celebrate!

    And of course men, women, children, etc. will be happy about such a trophy – but especially your professor.

  19. Portable Tower Fan with Fresh Air Ionizer

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    Lasko Wind Curve Portable Electric 42" Oscillating Tower Fan with Fresh Air Ionizer, Timer and Remote Control for Indoor, Bedroom and Home Office Use, Silverwood 2554

    If you decide to buy this air ionizer for your professor, you will get a product of impeccable quality that will serve him for many years.

    It is suitable for rooms up to eight square metres in size.

    With the air ionizer you not only declare war on bacteria, viruses and germs, but also prevent the formation of molds.

    Harmful odour particles are completely dissolved and not simply washed over.

    All in all, this purchase is ideal for perfectly purified and clear room air in the bedroom, living room, office or kitchen.

    You don’t have to be afraid of strong noise pollution, because the device works quietly.

  21. Essential Oil Scented Soap Roses

  22. 2 Packs I Love You Red Flower Bouquet 5 Essential Oil Scented Soap Roses Women Mom Girls Birthday Anniversary sf501b

    It is not a real bunch of roses, of course, but a bouquet of soap that has been imitated in the shape of rose petals.

    The bouquet contains s flowers, which not only look like real rose petals, but also smell almost as delicious!

    The flowers are water-soluble and unfold their sensual aroma especially well when dissolved in warm bath water.

    The rose bouquet is delivered in a black, noble-looking gift box, so that it is even more fun for the presenter to give this bouquet of a special kind.

    Make your professor happy!

  23. Indoor Relaxation Fountain

  24. HoMedics Silver Springs Indoor Relaxation Fountain, Illuminated Waterfall, Automatic Pump

    Stress, dry air and lack of energy?

    Then it’s high time to transform the living room of your professor into his own oasis of well-being, where he can finally come to rest and relax.

    This is exactly what the indoor fountain is ideal for!

    Sleek shades of silver and black are combined with natural river rocks and soothing sound of water.

    This sound can provide relief from tinnitus, help against insomnia and create a calming atmosphere.

    At the same time, the constant circulation of water creates a pleasant humidity and filters dust from the air.

    A nice purchase!

  25. Wine Bottle Umbrella

  26. VINRELLA Wine Bottle Umbrellas, Reserve Burgundy

    What is so special about this umbrella?

    As its name already indicates, it is an umbrella which, when folded, looks like a narrow wine bottle.

    The body is the removable cover of the umbrella and the neck of the bottle is the handle.

    This makes it an extremely funny and at the same time useful accessory for professors, who are true wine lovers!

    Of course, the umbrella protects just as well against rain as a normal umbrella, being a great answer to the question: What do you give your beloved professor? After all, it rains at any time of the year and such a unique and funny umbrella is always useful!

  27. Hollywood Stars Walk of Fame Kit

  28. Hollywood Party Decorations | Hollywood Stars Walk of Fame Kits | Pack of 12

    Even if you know a professor who may not be world famous, but in your opinion still deserves to be honoured, why not present him or her a very personal Star of Fame!

    With this item you will bring a piece of Hollywood to his living room wall!

    Whatever your personal star is called, of course you can choose which name you want to have as a dedication on your Star of Fame.

    Make the professor, who is close to your heart, happy with the personalized Star of Fame!

  29. Magnetic Dart Board Game Set

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    BETTERLINE Magnetic Dart Board Game Set - 16.5 x 23 Inch (42 x 58cm) Roll-up Board with 6 Darts - Child & Furniture Safe Dartboard for Kids & Adults

    The game of darts with magnetic arrows is not only a fun pastime against boredom for your professor while waiting for his students, but is also a good souvenir for parties.

    Because once the party is underway and the alcohol has flowed abundantly, even hitting the dartboard proves to be a real challenge – whoever hits the middle after a few short shots is a real champion!

    The pub classic reissued: in contrast to an ordinary dartboard you don’t have to fear for your expensive wallpaper or the newly painted living room wall.

    Let your professor prove his accuracy, despite the unusual playing field condition and find out who will win the battle of generations!

The fundamental element to gift-giving is the thought behind it. That is the reason why every professor would cherish heartfelt gifts from valued ones.

While it may not seem like much, a small gift expressing outspoken acknowledgement makes most professors feel like their work matters.

And that is what can make a difference!