Gift Guide: College Graduation

Graduating college is no easy feat. A college degree requires hours of study and dedication and it’s nothing to be taken lightly. Now that it is Graduation time, let that scholar of yours know just how awesome a job they’ve done by giving them a gift to remember. Here are our top picks for grad gifts:

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A Tailored Suit- Grads planning to enter the workforce straight away will need this closet staple. A suit is a job interview must and this will help them start off on the right foot.

Kitchen Essentials- Now that there are few worries of roommates stealing pans on or novice student chefs ruining knives, now is a great time to invest in some good quality kitchen tools. I’m sure by now the set they got when they were a freshman has been put through the ringer.

Degree Framework- Frame that Achievement! Don’t let that certificate go into a box somewhere. A custom frame with the college name can get that certificate of bragging rights up on the wall.

Camera- Your grad is about to embark on some great adventures. Give them a camera to capture the memories.

Business Cards- While your grad may not have a job yet, business cards can be an important part of networking. Have some custom cards made up for them with basic information. They can pass these out to potential employers or attractive ladies/gentlemen they run into. Nothing says sexy quite like smart does.

Laptop Bag/ Briefcase- Give your grad a sense of sophistication and style with a laptop bag or briefcase. Opt for ones with a lot of structure and in a neutral color.

Money- We know this is kind of a cop-out gift, but trust us, it is what they want AND need. College graduates have some rough roads ahead and any little extra will really help out. If money is too generic for your taste, try giving them a gift card to a store where you’d like them to purchase something for themselves. This way you can be assured that they’ll find something they love.

About SherRon Marcek

SherRon is a writer and editor for MCC. She studied journalism and writes a blog of her own. She loves to cook and try new recipes when she isn't out shopping for new shoes or walking her pet beagle, Charlie.

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