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Graduation Gift Ideas

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A memorable graduation gift can be a lifetime momento of a wonderful time in the graduate's life. There are lots of graduation gifts and a little bit of effort can make your gifts outstanding.

 

 


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Graduates do to tend to get a lot of graduation gifts at this special time in their life from parents, teachers, family and well-wishers. That’s why it is all the more important to choose one that will stand out from all the others. Something that is really memorable and shows a lot of thought has gone into choosing it.

I have tried to give you some great gift ideas and some guidelines on how to choose that special gift.

Remember, graduation gifts are not only for the graduate. It’s also nice to get some for the teachers and also the host of the graduation party.


Top Graduation Gift Ideas

Firstly, I would suggest there are a number of top graduation gift ideas which any graduate would just love! Graduation gift ideas with the WOW factor for the graduate.

You may have a car in mind to help the graduate to travel to a new job or to college. Perhaps the most exciting gift!

Besides this awesome gift there are other great ways of delighting the graduate.

1. Money

Every graduate would love money to spend in anyway they want. You need to be ready to accept whatever is purchased. It is a great chance to give the graduate the responsibility to buy a needed gift. I think the graduate gets a chance to buy a very useful gift which can be highly relevant to their next steps in life.

2. Gift Certificates

Clearly very similar to money except you are sure the retail outlet will stock items the graduate would love and you are happy too.

Gift certificates make good graduation gift ideas for those close to you who have really helped the graduate over the years. Add a personalised note and you have a wonderful thank you.

3. Travel

The chance to travel is always a very exciting thing to do. The gift of a much desired travel destination will be very much appreciated. You can arrange a travel destination you know the graduate will love. Perhaps even working with other parents so there are friends to travel with.

Others who are buying gifts can fit in with the overall travel theme, buying luggage, travel insurance, accessories etc. That could include an international access mobile phone.

For the right graduate and the right travel destination this may be a gift that is talked about for many years.

4. I-Phone

A must have Apple product. This is the ultimate accessory for every graduate. It does everything a hand held device and phone should do. That includes internet access, e-mail, phone, photos and high technology touch pad. These are very much sought after by many people.

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5. Mobile Phone

Complete with a paid plan so the graduate can keep in touch.



6. I-Pod

If the graduate does not have one already then this is a must have. All their music stored for endless times when it is great just to have your own entertainment. Also video can be shown. I-pod is a bit of a fashion accessory, also lots of joggers wear them.

The I-pod now comes in a fantastic variety to suit all budgets. There is a cheaper Shuffle, and Nano, Touch and Classic.

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7. Laptop

The graduate will likely very much need an up to date laptop for any future endeavor. They will probably know exactly which model is best. One of the more useful graduation gift ideas for a new career and also college.

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8. Digital Camera

Graduation is a great photo opportunity. The graduate should get this one before graduation day. The photos will soon be finding their way to friends and family by e-mail!

9. Pens

A very traditional graduation gift ideas. The pens will last a lifetime. Engraved they will be a reminder of a special day. They may not be as glamorous as an I-Phone but they do make great graduation gift ideas. A long lasting, engraved, reminder of a special day.

10. Blackberry or Palm Pilot

Keep in touch at all times!

11. Watch

A once in a lifetime purchase of a quality time piece. This can be engraved to add the personal touch. There are amazing styles to choose from! You may want to buy from your local jeweler and get it engraved once the graduate has agreed it is the best watch for them. There are many very desirable watches, including ones worn by the graduate's favorite star.

12. Commemorative Coins

Simple but effective gift ideas for the right graduate. The coins will last a lifetime, will be a family heirloom and will be highly treasured by the right graduate.

13. Hope Chests and College Spirit Gifts

Always valuable for the right graduate.




Other Great Graduation Gift Ideas

Perhaps less expensive but very valuable gifts are:

  • Briefcase

  • Leather portfolio all ready for starting work in style

  • DVD Player

  • Printer

  • Engraved Jewelry

  • Mobile phone that also can record lectures





High School Graduation Gift Ideas

In addition to essentials for studying such as a laptop, books, pens and pencils, the graduate may be going to live in a college dorm.

There are many gift options to help the graduate live their life normally and also have some fun!

Basic Living Needs

  • Basket of laundry items such as bedding, towels, washing powder.

  • Personal items such as soap and shampoo.

  • Lockable box for securing items.

  • Clothing

  • Food Basket of non perishables.

  • Sports equipment

  • Coffee Mug



Entertainment

  • DVD rental gift certificate

  • Pizza Gift Certificate

  • Photo Album

  • DVD gift set

  • Movie, theatre or sports tickets


College Gifts

Usual T-shirts, sweatshirts and books.



Guidelines for Choosing Graduation Gifts


  • Leave yourself plenty of time. Waiting until the last minute means that you’ll probably end up being forced to choose something that you are not 100% happy with.
  • Write down the graduate’s hobbies, favorite music and authors, past-times, passions, dream travel destinations, clothing etc. If you are unsure about any of these things then ask someone close to the graduate. Who knows they may even have an actual gift idea for you. It certainly helps if you understand the person you are buying for.
  • Choose something unique and memorable as this is a time when the graduate will receive lots of gifts.
  • Choose something personalized shows real effort has gone into this present.
  • Perhaps you would like to give them something that would be a real help to them. Thye may be going to college or a new career.
  • Obviously the budget and age of the graduate are key.


Lots More Graduation Gift Ideas

Now graduation gifts can fall into several categories which I’ve listed below for your easy navigation. However, each link has a special idea so it may be worth having a peak at them all as some of my graduation gift ideas would suit several categories.

Just to wet your appetite – have you thought about getting a caricature print of the grad or getting a star named after them or making them front page news or ordering a personalized children’s book.

The Graduation Gift Categories are:





Lastly don’t forget the graduate’s friends and teachers. It’s a time when you have to say goodbye to teachers and friends and start on the next journey in life. It helps if the graduate can remind and assure their friends that they will always be remembered and thought of by picking suitable graduation gift ideas.

For friends and helpers gift certificates are perfect and can be bought within budget.


Graduation Gift Ideas For Teacher

Teachers probably have great fun at this time of year getting the most amazing gifts. I wonder how many bottles of perfume or aftershave they receive.

Some great gifts for teachers: