Determining The Best Gift For Your Recent Graduate

By Jon Exton

As you see your graduate walking down the aisle to receive their diploma, you can't help but feel a sense of accomplishment and pride. You have just witnessed an individual blossom over the last couple of years from a seedling into a beautiful diverse tree of knowledge and wisdom. The question now resides: what do you get them to celebrate this wondrous transformation? The answer to this question is highly dependent on the personality of the graduate.

If your graduate is highly into the technological aspect of things, this might be a great opportunity to get them something nice from the technology field. Some great ideas include a new video iPod, a new lap top computer, a new car stereo system, or even a new flat screen television. No matter what the gift is, make sure you take the graduate with you when you pick out their gift so you know that they will like it (or make sure you have their taste in mind when you pick it out).
If your graduate is more traditional, money might be the way to go. This is always an excellent choice because money is so versatile and exchangeable. This gift allows your graduate to get whatever they want, or even to pay off some student loans.

If your graduate is way into fashion, this would be a great opportunity to renew their wardrobe. They have spent the last couple of years recycling clothes so they could have enough money just to eat. What better way to congratulate them than by getting them a new beijo handbag, or new outfits from the mall. These graduates have the mentality, "what good does this degree do me if I can't dress well enough to get a job?"

If you are willing to spend a lot of money on your graduate, some great gift ideas include: a car (or at least a nice down payment on one), an all expense paid trip (typically with the family, or at least the parents), furniture for their new residence, Jewelry (such as a Italian Chamilia bracelet or nice watch), or maybe even a new washer and dryer (they will be so happy to finally be able to do laundry in their own place, trust me). These gift ideas are for the high spenders and are not expected of all parents.

No matter what you get your loved one for graduation, make sure you take time out to celebrate with them. Even though you didn't get the degree yourself, you still spent the last 4 + years motivating and inspiring them to get it. You deserve a dinner and maybe even a nice gift yourself. Enjoy this graduation season and have fun celebrating this time of transition.

written by Jon Exton

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