Gift Ideas for High School and College Graduates

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Selected gifts
for graduates

Stash your cash in a nice money holder from Hallmark or Forget-Me-Knot. Or have
fun with the grad. Pick up a clever card that is designed to surprise the graduate by
carefully concealing the fact that there's a gift of money inside.

If cash seems a bit impersonal, other gifts such as travel maps and gazetteers will
help the grad learn their way around when heading off to an unfamiliar city or state
for college. Graduates will also appreciate thoughtful gifts like a tassel keeper or a
watercolor picture of their hometown. Pure cold or silver coins from their graduation
year also make fitting mementos.

Still uncertain what to buy? Electronic gifts like computers are practical and are
popular gifts for both high school and college graduates. If computers are out of
your budget, other hot electronic gadgets include MP3 players, digital cameras, micro
cassette recorders and handheld GPS devices. Items such as fax machines, PDAs and
conference telephone systems are fitting gifts for college grads bound for the
business world.

Where to buy :

Books, postage stamps, pre paid calling cards, stationery and jewelry are also popular
gift choices for graduates. Or fill under the bed storage containers (a dorm room
must!) with everyday items such as towels, washcloths, soap, lotions, batteries,
flashlights, baby wipes, laundry detergent, hangers, rolls of quarters and hair care
products. Don't forget décor. There's probably going to be an apartment or dorm
room in need of a facelift. Shelving, carpets/rugs, hooks, pictures, lamps and chairs
are all excellent choices.

Where to buy :

If gift certificates are more your style, you can decide on conventional certificates
that can be used at restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, clothing chains or movie
theaters or more modern such as a gift certificate to a spa or online retailer. Gift
certificates are always appreciated gifts and ensure that the graduate can pick
something he or she really wants.

Graduations are an exciting time to celebrate a job well done and anticipation of new
opportunities. Before deciding on a gift, think about the grad's prospective travel
plans, field of study or career choice. Choose gifts that are useful or that work to
keep memories alive and inspire a happy future.

Gift Ideas for High School
and College Graduates

When you give a graduation gift, you
want to make certain that the gift
you choose is something that the
grad can and will use. So, it should
come as no surprise that the most
popular gift among graduates has
and will continue to be cash. But,
don't just hand the loot over with a
"Hey, congratulations. Hope this
helps."