The Best Graduation Presents to Give to a New Grad

One of your favorite young men has just finishedsomething metallic and modern if that's the style
school, and is heading out into the world. It is athat he prefers. Look for a diploma frame with an
very exciting time for him, and you're very proudeasel and hanger, so it can stand on his office
of his accomplishments. To commemorate hisdesk, or hang on his new office wall.
achievements, you can give him one of theseSchool Ring
great presents for men who are graduating, andIf your graduate has strong ties with his alma
help him prepare for his new career.matter, and enjoyed his years at school, he will
Executive Portfoliolove a class ring. You might be able to buy one
If the new graduate is still looking for a job, he'llthrough his university's website, or order one at
make a good first impression at his interviews athe Jostens website. It will be a treasured symbol
sophisticated black leather portfolio. You couldof membership in a prestigious group of alumni.
even have it monogrammed, and that will add aTrip to Europe
personal touch to a very useful and professionalIf you are really splurging, and getting your
gift. Look for a portfolio with pockets for hisgraduate the gift of a lifetime, how about paying
credit cards, a loop to hold his pen or pencil, and afor a trip to Europe? That will give him a few
notepad holder. You can find an excellent selectionweeks to relax and enjoy a brief vacation, before
of portfolios at lower prices, or spend a bit moreheading into the world of work. Or, if someone
for top quality leather, that will be very durable.else is sending him on a trip, you could make the
Messenger Bagtrip more enjoyable by giving him a sturdy
If you're shopping for a young man who isn't thebackpack. Find a backpack that is lightweight, with
briefcase and portfolio type, find a black leatheradjustable shoulder straps, and several zippered
messenger bag instead. These bags are stylishcompartments. If your graduate is going to rough
and practical, and won't feel like Dad's briefcase orit on his trip, add a sleeping bag, and waterproof
even worse - mom's purse. Buy a messenger bagcover for the backpack.
that has a padded compartment for carrying aTravel Guide
laptop, and an organizer section, where he canTo ensure that he doesn't get lost, you can give
store pens, cards, and other small items. Someyour graduate a handy guide to the area he'll be
bags also a small pocket on the side for a cellvisiting. Check your local bookstore, or online at
phone, so it's easy to reach while he's on the go.Amazon, for guides to the region your graduate
Diploma Frameplans to visit. Make sure the guide is suitable for
After all his hard work to earn a diploma, yourhis travel budget -- don't buy a guide to the finest
new graduate is going to want to show it off. Buyhotels if he's on a $20 per day budget!
him a beautiful wooden diploma frame, or