<p>Does anyone have any ideas for a hs grad gift for someone who’s heading off to Bryn Mawr in the fall? I thought about getting a gift card at the bookstore, but when I went to the website, it doesn’t seem to be affiliated with Barnes and Noble (as so many college bookstores are these days). There doesn’t seem to be a way to purchase a gift card through the site, either.</p>
<p>Is there a Starbucks or Panera or similar hangout in town? How about a Target? I’d like to get her something that would come in handy once she’s settled in. Many thanks for any help you can give!</p>
<p>If she's a runner, a gift certificate to Bryn Mawr Running Co. would be a good thing... I'm not sure if they sell gift certificates or cards, but you can call them at 610.527.5510</p>
<p>I'll post more information later. :-)</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>-Leslie</p>
<p>She's not a runner at the moment - she'll be a classics major, is a dancer so will probably get involved in that somehow, also likes to sketch and draw, etc. Thanks for the tip and any other info you can provide!</p>
<p>Village Dance Shoppe is in West Chester, PA... it has all kinds of dance clothing/shoes. Their phone number is 610-918-9518.</p>
<p>There is both a Barnes & Noble bookstore (720 West Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, 610-520-0335) and a Borders (1149 East Lancaster Avenue, Bryn Mawr, 610-527-1500). </p>
<p>There's also a Starbucks at 766 West Lancaster Avenue in Bryn Mawr. Their phone number is 610-526-0650.</p>
<p>I hope this helps!</p>
<p>-Leslie</p>
<p>Excellent! Thanks so much, Leslie!</p>
<p>From the BMC website:</p>
<p>What kinds of stores are available in the area?</p>
<p>There are a number of opportunities for shopping in and around the Bryn Mawr area. The town of Bryn Mawr hosts a number of specialty shops, in addition to hardware stores, bookstores, office supply stores, and restaurants. The town of Bryn Mawr features Borders and Barnes & Noble bookstores, as well as Acme and Foodsource grocery stores. There are nearby Eckerd and CVS drugstores. If you are looking for school supplies, there is a Staples in Bryn Mawr, as well as a Target in nearby Norristown. The Norristown shopping complex also houses Best Buy , Bed Bath & Beyond , and Lowes . Near the Norristown shopping complex is a brand-new Ikea , as well as Circuit City and the Home Depot . Bryn Mawr College is a short, 20-minute drive away from the King of Prussia Mall , the largest mall on the east coast. For more information about area stores and attractions, visit the Student Activities website .</p>
<p>So any of these lend themselves to gift certificates.</p>
<p>Wow - thanks so much! Wonder why I thought BMC was on the isolated side? I think we'll do one of the bookstores or Target. Again, thanks for your help!</p>