Practical Gift Ideas for Graduating Students

As family and friends of college graduates, you wish to select meaningful gifts that express your gratitude and celebrate this significant milestone in their lives.

Finding the perfect gift can be challenging, considering both practicality and their preferences, especially as they head towards various paths such as entering the workforce, pursuing further education, or taking a temporary break after years of continuous studying. However, the ideal gift should be something practical for everyday use as college graduates.

Here are some of the “practical” gifts you could give to a college graduate:

1. Gift Card/Gift Checks

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Many recent college graduates opt to pursue employment opportunities immediately after graduation. They apply to numerous companies, aspiring to secure positions with top employers. Hence, the increased number of job applications demands thorough preparation to create a presentable impression. Investing in formal and business clothing, shoes, and bags can be expensive, particularly for individuals seeking employment to sustain themselves financially. 

2. Minimum deposit for opening a savings account

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Instead of simply giving them money, it could be helpful for recent graduates who haven’t set up a savings account to receive an initial deposit to start one. This would allow them to familiarize themselves with the options, rules, and procedures involved in managing a savings account.

3. Referrals

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This may sound like a dull idea, but the thought of helping other people grow their network would be helpful for them in the long run regardless of the path they will take after graduation. It could be a referral for work or academic matters, building a wide range of connections leads to more opportunities for everyone. 

4. Clothes

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It is not a new idea, but it is one of the most practical gifts you could give anyone. For college graduates, it is best to gift them pieces of clothing for formal wear such as long sleeve polos, blouses, leather shoes, stilettos, jewelry, blazers, and more.

5. Self-help books

Authors of self-help books provide primary sources of various experiences that may be relatable to the situations of fresh graduates. These types of books can reach and help people who cannot afford professional guidance from experts such as mentors, therapists, advisers, and many more. It may not do much but it provides a space for people to reflect. 

Choosing the perfect graduation gift based on specific factors may be difficult, but the thought of honoring and celebrating their success out of hard work matters the most

With reports from Louisse Kalingag