Crystals for College Students

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Thinking of sending your loved one off to college with a care package? Consider packing a few crystals in the box. Below are a few crystals that will enhance their experience and encourage their success.

They can use these simply as a reminder of their own personal power, or sync their vibration with the unique and uplifting vibrations of each crystal. Either way they want to look at crystal healing, your loved one will benefit from keeping these crystals in their dorm room or apartment, or even in their backpack.

Citrine—Creativity + Focus

Citrine is a great study buddy to keep on your student’s desk while they work. This crystal’s energy is bright and energetic, and it helps with creativity and mental focus. Citrine’s presence during lectures can boost self-esteem and endurance when they participate in discussions. Fun fact: this crystal is unique in that it needs no cleansing, though setting it with the other crystals in a selenite bowl or on the windowsill in the moonlight could give it a little extra happy charge.

Black Tourmaline—Protection + Grounding

Black tourmaline is an ideal protective stone for college students because it acts as an energetic bodyguard and increases emotional stability. Negativity and instability are both repelled by black tourmaline’s energy. They can carry their crystal around with them in their backpack or pocket and look to their black tourmaline if they ever feel fearful or ungrounded in their new surroundings. They can also set it near their front door or in all four corners of their room.

Rose Quartz—Love + Connection

Homesickness can be overcome by gentle reminders of love—this is where rose quartz comes in! Connection is important for our wellbeing, and your loved one can carry rose quartz with them to help foster new friendships with unconditional love. A heart-shaped rose quartz is a wonderful gift and a reminder of the emotional healing and reassurance provided by this crystal. Rose quartz aligns powerfully with the heart chakra and can be placed on the heart during meditation for reassurance and love.

Polychrome Jasper—Calming + Nurturing

Polychrome jasper, also known as desert jasper, contains the warm colors of a desert landscape against a blue sky. I think of polychrome jasper as the "supreme nurturer." It’s another highly-protective crystal that can be carried through the day and placed beside your loved one before they drift off to sleep. Polychrome jasper helps them feel safe and connected, and gives them an overall sense of belonging.

Amethyst—Intuition + Wisdom

Amethyst provides balance between intellect and intuition. This can bring insight and flexibility when decisions need to be made. Meditating with amethyst can not only activate the crown chakra for clarity, it can remind your loved one to pause and breathe. Amethyst can be placed in a dedicated meditation space to remind them to breathe and digest before moving forward in their day. It’s a great counterbalance to the hustle culture they might encounter in their college experience.

Cleansing

Cleansing of their crystals is simple. Instruct your loved one to place their crystals on a windowsill in the moonlight or in a selenite bowl overnight.

Which crystal do you think would be most helpful for you or a loved one? Do you plan to give one to a college-bound student in your life? I would love to hear from you in the comments below.