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With Graduation Season Upon Us, Here Are Gifts Every Graduate Actually Wants

Here are some gift ideas that every graduate will love!

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Apr 08, 2019
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With Graduation Season Upon Us, Here Are Gifts Every Graduate Actually Wants
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Seniors have about a month left until they walk across the stage at graduation! Here are some ideas to start planning and buying the perfect gift for your favorite graduate. From the more basic gifts to super customizable ones, these will dazzle any graduate and help them look, feel, and be their best self to start off their journey in the real world!

1. Alumni Gear

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After putting in all the hard work and dedication to graduate, it's time to rock that nice alumni sweatshirt, hat, or other apparel item. Make sure to pick the best design to match the graduates personality!

2. Adult Things

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Apartment decor and accessories, electronics, random kitchen gadgets or appliances, and things that college students never really needed before make great graduation gifts. Or, you can help them to upgrade to a newer version of these is also a great idea.

3. Money

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Money is always a safe bet when it comes to gift giving. Whether someone uses it to pay down a credit card or splurge on something nice for themselves, money will always be greatly appreciated, especially for those finishing college with some hefty student loans.

4. Picture Collage

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If you enjoy giving sentimental gifts, you should consider making a picture collage of sorts for the graduate in your life. There are so many online websites and options to customize something special for them whether it be a poster, canvas, or anything in between!

5. A Nice Watch

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Nothing screams adult, more than a nice watch. It also makes for a great accessory in the office and will spruce up any interview outfit.

6. Professional Clothes

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Most college students have two kinds of outfits: the leggings and oversized t-shirt look or the barely wearing clothes going out outfit. By the time graduation rolls around, most college students are in desperate need of professional attire. Gifts cards to stores that sell great options for office outfits are great for those gift-givers who don't know a graduates size or style well.

7.  A gift card or membership for something they like to do.

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Find something that the graduate in your life loves to do and treat them to a gift card or membership that relates to their favorite hobbies. Think of things like yoga or a culinary classes. Also, items or activities and such that you know they wouldn't buy or do for themselves will make for the perfect gift and will make any graduate ecstatic!

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