When the graduation season comes round each year, the same problem arises: what are the best college graduation gift ideas?
This is the time that marks the graduate’s transition from dependent student to independent college-educated adult. So how to best show the graduate that you have appreciated the efforts that were made in order to get the degree or diploma? In considering our selection, the Life Daily team took into account that not all graduates have the same needs, and not all parents have deep pockets. The 15 graduation gift ideas that we have chosen are classic, affordable, and should work in most situations. A number of them are books designed to show the graduate future career opportunities and a direction to go.
But, mainly, they are just gifts to say ‘well done.’
Browse through them and see which you think would suit your graduate son or daughter.
1.”The Start-Up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career”
This book by LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, explains how to boost a career by treating it like a start-up.
2. Decorate the new apartment
Help with decorating the apartment – maybe by supplying curtains, or items of furniture – is sure to be appreciated.
3. “Where Will You Be 5 Years From Now?”
An 80-page journal by Dan Landra, with inspirational quotes and questions that can trigger the imagination about what to accomplish in the next five years.
4. Geek wristwatch
Perfect for a new engineer or scientist. The regular numbers on the watch dial are represented by math equations.
5. Houseware gift card
For the grad who isn’t returning home, consider a gift card.
6. “The Power Formula for LinkedIn Success: Kick-start Your Business”
Written by consultant Wayne Breitbarth, this book shares strategies on how to take advantage of LinkedIn.
7. Gym membership
Free access to the college gym ends after the graduation ceremony. So you can give the graduate a year’s membership to a gym
8. “How to Boil an Egg: Poach One, Scramble One, Fry One, Bake One, Steam One”
The 80+ recipes in this cookbook come from the trend-setting Rose Bakery in Paris. A perfect gift to get someone started in the kitchen, after years spent in the college cafeteria.
9. Diploma frame from the graduate’s school
Frames with college or university logos add an extra dimension to the graduate degree. Usually you can obtain these from the campus bookstore.
10. College memorabilia
Can be a sweatshirt, a workout outfit, a duffel/travel bag, an alumni bumper sticker, a portfolio, or even a clock. Most campus bookstores have them.
11. Business card holder
A small, nice, classic business card holder that can be engraved, is an inexpensive but useful graduation present.
12. Briefcase or bag
This is a great practical and useful gift for any college graduate.
13. Engraved pen
A gift that never goes out of fashion.
14. A family memento or heirloom
College graduation day is a big day for graduates and their families. Consider a gift of something that has been passed along in the family: jewelry, an old book, a photo album, or a piece of military memorabilia. Anything that will help continue the connection of the graduate to the family.
15. Money
And the last gift is, perhaps, the most obvious! Cash is appreciated by just about any college graduate, and since finding the perfect graduation gift can be a bit tricky, money is always a good option.
And so there you have our 15 college graduation gift ideas.
Which one would you choose for your graduate? Or, maybe you have some other ideas you would like to share with Life Daily readers? You’re welcome to give us your thoughts or opinions in the comments section below.
