<p>I’m staying overnight at two colleges this week, and I was wondering if it’s customary to get a little gift to give to the student who hosts you. If so, what?</p>
<p>haha not usually</p>
<p>maybe take them out to lunch at a cafe they like. that way they show you something cool and you are doing something nice.</p>
<p>That's nice of you! Bake something?</p>
<p>there are threads about this already-some people think it's fine/the right thing to do, while others think it's not necessary. at the end of the day, it's all up to you.
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<p>When my son was staying overnite, we got a "basket" of goodies for the host-cookies, muffins, candy etc-something small but something which just said thanks, we appreciate your hospitality. I don't think its expected, but it is nice to do.</p>