This month Virginia Tech is holding their orientation sessions for incoming freshman! Make it a memorable experience and stop by On A Whim, pick up some Hokie Gear, and get your new Hokie all ready for the fall! We are in the perfect location to swing by on your way in, on your way out, or while parents have downtime during their students' orientation sessions! Current or alumni students and Hokie parents come by and check out some tailgating essentials for the upcoming football season!
Some information about the featured products in the image above:
On the left is a table top tub with a fabric cover by the company Occasionally Made. You can get it personalized through this company with your favorite Hokie saying or monogram, and it is perfect for any tailgate! It can also be used as a storage bin in dorm rooms or apartments! It measures 15" long x 9" tall. We also carry matching bottle koozies. To the right is a Hokie white board. These are perfect for a dorm room, apartment, kitchen, kid’s room, and much more! Ask about getting yours personalized! They are also available in sorority/fraternity designs and other custom designs!
It wouldn't be college without some caffeine! These coffee cups wouldn't be complete without some colorful coasters to make sure none of your surfaces are ruined! These come from a company called MugWorld and come in "mug & coaster” combo sets as well as sold separately. We have them in pink polka dot, zebra, giraffe, and pink and brown polka dot prints.
Tervis tumblers are great to take around campus with hot or cold beverages. We have tops to sip from for hot drinks and tops that you can put straws through for cold drinks. We can also order them in different sizes customized with the VT logo. Tech Toddy are no fuss drinkware made of a durable plastic. They are pefect for any Tech events for your "Tech Toddy" or Tech drink. They are made from the company Pluff Mudd.
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Our VT jewelry makes a great gift for any Hokie especially incoming freshmen! It is simple yet stylish and will always allow you to show your Hokie spirit!
Need a little indulgence for yourselves, parents? Our Hokie drink ware would be a fun addition to your current collection! We have a Hokies beer mug, shooter, and shot glass to show your Hokie pride agaisn’t some possible rival friends or colleagues...just make sure to show your Hokie Respect!!
These handmade bags are made from the Bosom Buddy Bag Company. The bags are made from Ata grass and have a honey color from being smoked over a honey and coconut husk fire. They are a perfect touch to your wardrobe for Hokie sport events or a decorative container for knick-knacks. Each has a long leather shoulder strap and is lined on the inside with a small pocket. They come in two different sizes and each has a unique charm on the front.
