College students will be getting ready to enter the working world soon as college graduations start to take place. When you are considering a gift for the college graduate in your life, consider purchasing them practical graduation gift. Practical gifts are appreciated and will assist the graduate as they journey from school to career.
As college students begin their journey into the working world, organization will be key to their success. Therefore, a gift certificate to either Day Runner or Day-Timer is a perfect practical gift for a college graduate. They can purchase a custom planner that fits their specific needs to begin their careers organized and ready to take on the world.
Many college students have not spent most of their college careers in sweats and jeans, not spending much money on their wardrobes and now find themselves needing dress clothes for interviews and new employment opportunities. However, funds are usually tight and many graduates may need assistance with a wardrobe. Gift cards to stores that carry affordable career clothing, such as Macy’s, Spiegel, Dillard’s, will be appreciated and sensible gifts for college graduates.
Beautiful leather briefcases are wonderful graduation gifts. You can find them at retailers online such as Saddleback Leather Co. and Levenger. For an added special touch, you may want to consider having these engraved with the graduate’s initials for a personal touch.
With this new move, college graduates will need more suitable luggage than duffle bags and plastic cubes. A set of luggage will be something that the graduate can use for years to come as well as is a thoughtful, practical gift that they may not be able to afford at this time for themselves. Many retailers online specialize in luggage, such as Samsonite and Hartmann Luggage, that carry durable and quality luggage sets.
A subscription to a newspaper or magazine within their area of expertise or field of study. Examples such as Forbes for business or finance majors; Teacher Magazine or Education Week for teachers and education majors; Psychology Today for psychology majors; or The New York Times for political science majors. Many college graduates will go on to complete higher degrees and keeping up to date on the latest news in their fields will be both helpful and enjoyable.
For children, grandchildren and nieces & nephews graduating from college, you may want to consider beginning a retirement account or a savings account for their new home for them. This is very encouraging to a college graduate because they have somewhere to begin saving for their future and it is much easier to add to a savings plan than to begin one. This is a wonderful way to continue to contribute to their future by placing funds in this account for birthdays, Christmas and other events in the years to come.
If the college graduate has already obtained a position with a company, check to see if that company’s stock is publicly traded. If so, invest in not only the graduate’s future but also the future of their company by purchasing them stock in that company. This is a great way to say you believe in their hard work as well as give them something to build on for their future home or retirement. It is also a great beginning for them to build a stock portfolio of their own.
Most college graduates have spent the past four years dressed very ‘comfortably’, which includes their accessories. Now, they will be wearing suits and dress clothes and will be in need of accessories that are more suitable for this work attire. Begin their new collections with a very nice watch. This is something that every businessperson needs – – we all are tied to a schedule each workday. Browse Rolex or A. Lange & Sohne for exquisite watches that will be both appreciated and treasured for years to come.
Many college graduates will be moving from dorm rooms to homes of their own and will need household items for the transition. Nice sets of sheets and towels; electric blanket; crock pot; set of matching dishes; matching glasses & cups; set of flatware; and, a microwave and coffeepot make great practical gifts for the college graduate. These gifts may not seem glamorous but they will definitely be appreciated by the graduate in the weeks to come after graduation.
