Time is your most valuable commodity. So just for the first few weeks at college until you get into the habit, Nemko urges students to work at learning how to make the most of their time. Early to bed, early to rise. This advice is sometimes a little hard to swallow for college freshman. There will be a lot of learning going on that first year and all of it isn't academics.
Time management can be a freshman's worst nightmare.
Dorm rooms never seem to have enough wall plugs. You would be wise to invest in a couple of power strips and extension cords. If you want to give them a nice going-away gift, I recommend putting together a tool box. It should include a small hammer and nails, duct tape and poster putty. They'll need a desk lamp and a fan.