Graduation Gifts: College Grads & High School Grads

Do you know someone graduating this year? Looking for a great gift idea?

Coming up with great high school or college graduation gift ideas can be daunting. As the culmination of years of hard work, graduation is one of the most important events in any young person's life, and many people don't know where to start when thinking up ideas for meaningful high school graduation gifts or brainstorming graduation party ideas to properly commemorate a college graduation. With that in mind, here are some key tips to keep in mind as you embark on your quest for the perfect gift for the graduate in your life.

The first step in coming up with perfect graduation gift ideas is reflecting on the grad-to-be's personality and what makes them unique. Do they have a favorite hobby or enjoy a particular sport? Do they treasure sentimental gifts or are they more practically minded? What do they plan to do following graduation? For example, for a graduate who is sentimental and loves photography, an Awkward Family Photos RetroViewer loaded with meaningful and memorable images can be an excellent choice.

Of course, sometimes you may not have a close enough relationship with the graduate to know their personality well. If you're looking to buy a graduation gift for a co-worker's son, the basic demographical information about the grad can provide a lot of guidance. A young college graduate about to embark on a career might love a nice portfolio for job interviews, while a single-serving coffee machine might serve a high school graduate about to head off to college very well.

Lastly, of course, your budget will play a key role in determining the right graduation gift. Perhaps you'd love to send the happy grad on an all-expenses paid trip to Europe, but your budget is best suited to a set of travel journals. Whatever your budget, determine it at the beginning and keep your search focused to make the choice easier.

Ultimately, every great gift is a reflection of both the recipient's personality and the giver's warm wishes, and picking a meaningful and memorable graduation gift can be easy if you keep both of these points in mind.

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