Ideas for Graduation Gifts for a College Graduate
No college graduate will turn down the gift of money or gift cards, but these impersonal options don't show the grad how proud you are of his hard work. The transition from college to graduate school or the working world is a time of major stress. Look for gifts that your graduate can not only use, but also enjoy.
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Home Decor
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Moving from a dorm to an apartment is a big change, and college graduates generally won't be able to afford much beyond basic furniture. Choose a warm blanket in her school's colors, a framed print for the wall or anything else that will make her feel at home. You might also go the more practical route and put together a bucket of home basics. Fill a metal bucket with simple tools, light bulbs, cleaning supplies, extension cords and a list of take-out restaurants near her new home.
Electronics
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Personal electronics can help keep him organized while also providing entertainment. An electronic planner or date book will help him keep track of appointments and phone numbers, and be small enough to fit in his pocket. Many college students already have an iPod, but if he doesn't have one this gift can also help him keep track of job leads and assignments, as well as playing music and videos. Make the gift extra special by buying a leather case to help him fit into a professional environment.
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Cooking Gear
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She's not only graduating from college, but from cafeteria eating as well. To help her stock a new kitchen, pick up some simple cookbooks and other kitchen basics. Buy a large pot or mixing bowl. Place the books inside, along with measuring cups and spoons, whisks, spatulas or other small accessories. For a smaller gift, buy a few utensils and wrap them up inside an apron or tuck them into an oven mitt.
Tickets
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The new graduate has been stressed with final exams and will soon jump into a new career or more school. Treat him to some much-needed relaxation with tickets for a concert, sports game or the movies. Package the tickets up with some extra treats. If the event isn't right in town, add a gift card for gas. For a movie gift, tuck a few passes into a bucket of popcorn and add sodas and candy.
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