Good College-Graduation Gift Ideas
As college graduation approaches you may be seriously contemplating what to give to the graduates in your life. You will find a wide variety of ideas for items that are available for good college-graduation gifts. Consult with the student's parents or spouse if there is any question about a special gift.
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Keepsakes
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A personalized hand-made gift such as a scrapbook of the graduate's childhood school days, a work of art or a quilt will be meaningful from a close family member. A gift giver may choose an engraved plaque, pocket watch or locket that is easily shipped out of state. Consider a professional frame to display the graduate's diploma and a photo. An item that a grandparent or parent has treasured such as an antique car, set of law books, Bible or piece of family heirloom jewelry can be passed down as a graduation gift. When making the decision to give the graduate a family heirloom, make sure that it will be as meaningful to this person as it is to you.
Gift Cards
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A college graduate that is embarking on a new career will appreciate a gift which enables him to shop for new clothes and items for a particular workplace setting. Gift certificate and cards allow the student to shop for needed supplies for a new home. A certificate to a resume-writing service or a financial counselor may give the college graduate professional advice for finding a job, consolidating school loans and working with a career income. A monetary gift is appropriate and helpful for the student who is starting out on her own.
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Jewelry
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Gifts of jewelry are long-lasting items for a college graduate. A ring, necklace or cuff links with the college emblem is a keepsake the career person will wear to work. Pins and tie tacks are affordable and attractive tokens of congratulations for a graduate. Birthstones are meaningful additions to a nice piece of jewelry for a male or female graduate.
Professional Items
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The graduating college student will have a need for a variety of items when starting a new job. Choose a gift that is career-oriented for the graduate. Mechanical, medical, architecture and drawing tools are necessary for some graduates. Items such as a briefcase for a financial career, service weapon for a graduating law officer or desk nameplate for a public servant are a few of the many choices a gift giver has.
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