| Survey says that most graduates expect gifts at | | | | card and the like. Ideally, you consider also stuff |
| their graduation day, especially a big-ticket one. | | | | that specifically related to the course he/she |
| However if you can't afford to buy your grad a | | | | wants to take in college. |
| brand new car, it is best to stick with what you | | | | 4. If you want to offer something like a |
| can afford while providing a thoughtful meaning | | | | keepsake, a personalized photo album can make a |
| that your recipient will never forget in your | | | | perfect idea. In the album, include some of the |
| present. Consider to choose practical gifts that he | | | | graduate's memories from his younger years up |
| she will enjoy using for many years to come. | | | | to date. You can get creative and even funny by |
| Here is the list of graduation gifts that you may | | | | adding some labels and texts that will make him |
| consider to choose from for your grad: | | | | her laugh. |
| 1. If you can afford it, choose one of the top five | | | | 5. Jewelry is an elegant and safe gift idea for your |
| favorite gifts requested by most graduates. | | | | grad. You may consider an elegant pair of earrings |
| These items include a car, cash, a getaway | | | | or a simple yet classy necklace for a young |
| vacation (preferably to Europe), a brand new | | | | woman, or a watch or gold tie tack for a young |
| computer or laptop, a brand new cellphone, new | | | | man. |
| clothes (preferably business wardrobe for a | | | | 6. Gift certificates to a music store, boutique, or |
| graduate who will enter the business world or | | | | book store can help you avoid embarrassment if |
| which he/she can wear when starting to hunt for | | | | you are not sure on a specific present to buy. |
| a job). | | | | Gift certificates are always a safe gift idea and |
| 2. Books are among the cheaper gift ideas that | | | | assurance that the grad can pick something that |
| you can offer to a graduate. Choose a book that | | | | he/she really wants. |
| pertains to the graduate's field of study, or | | | | Other cheaper graduation gifts you may consider |
| something fun that he/she will enjoy reading now | | | | for a grad include cufflinks, pocket watches, gym |
| that school is over. | | | | bags, briefcases, personalized pens, personalized |
| 3. Gift baskets are always a safe gift idea to | | | | bags, jewelry gift boxes, and a lot more. Consider |
| offer to a graduate. If you find it hard to choose | | | | the personality of the grad and make choose |
| a specific present that he/she will appreciate, a | | | | something that is useful for him/her. You may |
| gift basket filled with gourmet treats can make a | | | | consider also to personalize your present by |
| perfect idea. For a college-bound high school grad, | | | | engraving, embroidering, embossing or imprinting |
| you may consider a gift basket filled with | | | | his/her name or monograms and/or a personal |
| necessary items that your grad can use when he | | | | message or a short line of poem or quote that is |
| she enters college, such as notebooks, textbooks | | | | related to the occasion. |
| highlighters, stamps, stationery, a prepaid phone | | | | |