The Class of 2012 will graduate from high schools and colleges all over the country in just a matter of weeks. If you’re expecting a few graduation party invitations in your mailbox this spring, start planning now for gift giving that won’t break your budget.
It helps to know the personality of the graduate whose party you’ll be attending. What are his or her interests, hobbies, and regular activities? Will he or she be continuing anything in particular as they move onto the next phase in their life? Shop knowing whether they are athletic, artsy, or adventurous. Are they readers, runners or road-trippers? Knowing even just one interest or hobby is a good start.
The other angle to consider when shopping for graduate gifts is the stage of life they will be entering. High school graduates going on to college will have different needs from high school graduates going into the military or moving into a job. College graduates going on to graduate school are different from college grads starting a new job or graduate school grads finally entering their chosen profession.
High School Graduates Going to College
Gifts revolving around dorm life are always a good option. Ideas include things like a starter toolbox, an alarm clock or a personalized picture frame to remember their high school days.
High School Graduates Going on to Employment (or Deployment)
The obvious gift is cold hard cash, but you can make it more thoughtful by giving that cash in the form of a merchant gift card or pre-paid Visa or Mastercard. Personalize it further with a gift certificate for a favorite restaurant, sports store or other online retailer you know he or she likes.
Graduates Headed to Graduate School
Chances are lean times will continue for students continuing studies at the graduate level. Why not help them trade up their personal technology by contributing towards the cost of replacing a PC, Mac, iPad, or whatever their gadget of choice may be. iTunes gift cards also cover so much of the content for the majority of users on all kinds of devices.
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