Since June is in full swing, I decided to compile a list of graduation gift ideas for all the different people in our lives. Here are the 7 ideas to help you out this grad season:
I know for me I didn't want to drop unnecessary money on something that I already had. My backpack from high school still worked just fine, but at the end of the day anyone going into college wants to start fresh. Providing them with a nice backpack that could last them throughout their collegiate career is a remarkable gift worth giving.
I may still not drink a ton of coffee, but the average coffee student does. Being able to have a coffee maker or coffee pot in their room is not only effective and efficient, but it also saves college students money. I promise you that this is by far one of the best gifts you can give an incoming freshman.
I can't tell you the number of water bottles I have gone through during my time in college. While I am all for a nice Nalgene, hydro flasks are lifesavers on hot days when you just want a cold drink of water. I promise, of any gift you give this may actually be the most used of all of them.
You can't tell me that you know a college student who doesn't need a microwave. Whether or not they have a meal plan, students will use a microwave on countless occasions throughout their collegiate careers,
This is just another one of those truly practical gifts. It may not be the flashiest of gifts, but it will be appreciated at the end of the day.
I remember someone giving me something similar to this when I graduated and I was super grateful for it. It meant I didn't have to spend money on the little things that I wouldn't think about when I first moved in. It's practical and overall an incredible gift.
Giving an incoming freshman school apparel is like winning the lottery. OK, so maybe not that far, but it can be fairly expensive to purchase school branded clothing so being able to save every penny is what counts.
We all wash laundry and no one ever wants to spend the money on detergent. This gift is not only a life saver, but a great money saver as well.
This is another gift set that will be used throughout their time in college. Whether or not they use it frequently during their first year, students will end up using this for years to come.
I can't tell you the number of pairs of headphones I've been through in the past three years. It's mainly because I don't feel the need to spend copious amounts of money on a nice pair of headphones. If they were given to me as a gift though, that would be a different story.
This is just another one of those things that is needed in college in order to balance the craziness of their day to day lives. It's also just another thing no one ever wants to pay for.
As with most of these gift ideas, this is a gift that is truly thoughtful. While it isn't the most extravagant, giving someone a nice set of pens and notebooks will be thoroughly appreciated at the end of the day.
It never fails that the times you need some ibuprofen or Advil always seems to be during the middle of the night when all the stores are closed. They may not realize it now., but giving an incoming college freshman a handy dandy first aid kit stocked with all the medication and bacterial wipes they could ever need is a game changer. Not to mention no one ever wants to spend copious amounts of money on medicine when they're sick.
Every college student needs a strong selection of tea or coffee to keep them fueled and ready to make it through the stress of college.
Most freshman can't have their cars on campus, and sometimes the buses are unreliable. That's why having a bike to ride around campus is such a great gift.
As you frantically search for the perfect gift to give the newly graduated high school seniors in your life, remember that they may not thank you at the moment for it, but wait a year and they'll realize just how life-saving your gift truly is.
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Written by a veteran nurse who has been there, this book shows new nurses what to expect when starting their first job— the things that they don't teach you in nursing school. Funny, practical, and sentimental, this book is the perfect gift for any nursing graduate!
"Someone who does what nobody else will do, in a way that nobody else can, in spite of all they go through." This necklace is the perfect sentiment to show nurses how much we appreciate all that they do for us every day.
A fun and unique stainless steel wine tumbler that is sure to make any nurse smile! "Safety 1st, drink with a nurse."
A necessity for a nurse's long days of running around and standing on their feet. There are over 60 designs that will improve circulation, reduce soreness, and look great!
A coloring book to de-stress that's filled with snarky nursing jokes that will make any nurse laugh!
A 3-pack of cute band-aid ID badge holders! Perfect for the graduate nurse to show off their brand new ID badge at their first job!
Nurses are constantly on the go. A small, waterproof cosmetic holder is a great gift for any busy nurse to throw in their necessities on their way to save lives!
Heavy duty laminated references cards that are packed full of information that you'd need on the job. Color-coded and splash-proof, these cards will help any nurse in times of need when they're just starting out!
A book filled with valuable advice and real, personal stories from nurses who have been there. A charming, insightful book that shows new nurses advice and warnings for their first 100 days on the job!
Nurses need coffee. New nurses especially need coffee. What better way to remind them how amazing they are than by letting them know they're the "best nurse ever" every time they drink their coffee??
Nurses have a lot to carry to work just to get their job done. Stethoscope, penlight, pens, markers, highlighters, badges, and a million other things. Help them keep their stuff together with this stethoscope carrying case that'll hold all of the million things they need!
"...they may forget your name, but they'll never forget how you made them feel." Let them never forget why they started this long, crazy, tiring journey in the first place.
Help a graduating business major enjoy the end of their arguments with pre-med peers over how easy a business major is with one or more of these 20 gifts.
Well, maybe don't push it in too much (not much of a present, then) but the cup is needed since business majors are fueled by coffee.
One can't possibly properly sign documents unless his/her name is on his/her pen.
All business people have to have a briefcase! Where would any business professional be without one?
I mean, how else will business majors get through the Excel sheets, numbers, percentages, calculations, formulas, and dollar (maybe euro) signs?!
Business trips?! I say, "Yes, please!" #worldtraveler
There are so many books to choose from! Startup advice, money advice, leadership advice, the list is endless.
Organization at its finest.
A personalized padfolio?! Yes, please!
What's better than a flask? A personalized one!
Show someone you believe in them, by gifting them a tool to hold their business cards. This way they can advertise wherever they go.
Nothing's wrong with a shopping spree, especially for sexy business attire.
Something for the bare walls of his/her new office or, you know, his/her childhood bedroom.
Nothing compares to a handshake with someone wearing a nice watch.
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Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Bloomberg; any magazine subscription is perfect!
Better yet, a decision paperweight— who said business majors make decisions?
Just a friendly reminder that in the real world, one has to smell good to get someone to listen to their business plan. Employers are not like college advisers.
A clean desk generates intelligent thoughts for those work breaks in between Facebook, Youtube, and Netflix.
Just to make his/her presence a little bit more known.
I mean, maybe they won't ever have to fire anyone!
To get a job out in the real world, business students need that "it factor." That "look." So, grab your purse and take him/her to get his/her nails, hair, makeup did. Did someone say makeover?!
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