1) Classic Watch
a. Ever since the watch was created it has been given as a graduation present. A watch is a very nice present because there are thousands of styles and a wide range of prices. Personally I never thought of myself as a watch wearer but after receiving a watch for my graduation I grew a love for watches. The one recommendation I have is either ask what kind of watch the graduate wants or allow them to exchange it. If you let the graduate decide it ensures that he or she will actually like the watch.
b. http://www.swatch.com/ Tons of great watches and choices
c. http://www.fossil.com Great watch company appealing to college crowd
d. http://www.rolex.com Very expensive, but nice to look around
2) Gag Gifts
a. After completing years and years of school, college students just want to enjoy their celebration. No gift can bring out laughter like a gag gift. These gifts have little to no physical use but they do create memories. A t-shirt will be easily forgotten but a fart machine will never be forgotten.
b. http://www.spencersonline.com One of the greatest stores for gag gifts
c. http://www.prankplace.com As the title indicates this is a great store for prank supplies
3) The gift that gives back
a. If the college graduate has a love for community service and giving back Oxfam has the perfect gift. It is a charity where people can purchase gifts that are used to help others in need. These gifts can range from planting 50 trees to raising a cow! Don’t worry gift buyers don’t physically plant the trees or raise the cow but the money from your purchase is used by the charity to buy these items.
b. http://www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com
4) Money
a. This is the most basic and easiest gift you can get anyone. Everyone loves money and it allows the receiver to buy the gift they really wanted. You may feel like your cheating by giving money but really it is the perfect gift.
a. This gift allows the graduate to keep a record of their journey to success. Luckily digital cameras have greatly decreased in price over the year, which makes it a more accessible gift. Another great feature is the amount of pictures these cameras can hold. New memory cards allow the user to store hundreds sometimes thousands of pictures on a very small space. These cameras have also been decreasing in overall size which makes them more likely to be used.
b. http://www.bestbuy.com Great choice of cameras and low prices
c. http://www.ritzcamera.com They are the experts in cameras and have the most choices
6) Stylish Pen
a. A stylish pen is a sign of success. Start the graduate on the right path with the perfect writing implement. When going on job interviews having the right pen can show power and sophistication.
b. http://www.staples.com Offers all office supplies
c. http://www.officedepot.com Staples but with slightly different choices
7) IPod
a. Everyone should have an IPod! If the graduate doesn’t have one then he or she probably wants one. An IPod is an amazing device that has the ability to store thousands and thousands of songs in a small compact area. Models can range in size and price which makes it easy to fit into your budget.
b. http://www.apple.com
8) Cell Phone
a. Today cell phones are extremely advanced and serve as small computers. Everyone loves having the new stylish cell phone. This is a great gift for parents to get their graduate because it also allows them to set up a phone plan as well. Cell phones now have the capability to surf the web and organize a graduate’s entire life which makes a cell phone an extremely versatile gift.
b. http://www.verizon.com
c. http://www.sprint.com
d. http://www.att.com
9) Jewelry
a. Jewelry is a great gift for a woman graduate. Although you can get men necklaces and bracelets it is easier to get something else. Men tend to be actually far pickier when it comes to jewelry because they don’t want to come off as feminine looking or “girly” in anyway. Woman on the other hand love jewelry and it makes it a perfect gift. They are also picky but allow them to exchange it for something they truly love.
b. http://www.zales.com Diamond jewelry
c. http://www.jewelry.com Wide variety of jewelry offered
10) Resume Paper
a. In today’s economy finding a job can be almost impossible. Give the graduate an extra boost with high quality resume paper. If you want to give a little more add in a resume writing service. After all a college degree without a job is just a piece of paper.
b. http://www.staples.com Resume paper
c. http://www.resumewriters.com Professional resume writing service
d. http://www.resumesguaranteed.com Professional service at a lower price
