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College graduation is fraught with excitement, anticipation, exhilaration...and sometimes trepidation. The moment can be celebrated by looking forward, looking back, or anticipating needs for the real world transition. Take advantage of these tips on How to Choose College Graduation Gifts.
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College graduation is fraught with excitement, anticipation, exhilaration...and sometimes trepidation. The moment can be celebrated by looking forward, looking back, or anticipating needs for the real world transition. Take advantage of these tips on how to choose college graduation gifts.
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Introduction
- Graduating from college represents a step -- if not an outright leap -- into the 'real world' of adulthood -- setting up your first home, taking your first real job, and starting your adult life. For some, it is a scary moment, for others, an exhilarating time when they can finally cast off their parents' strictures and embrace their own values.
- Gift choices for college graduates are remarkably broad. They may celebrate, commemorate, or honor future dreams.
- Following are suggestions to spur quality choices:
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Step 1: Find Out About Next Steps
- Is he
- Starting a job right away?
- Heading to graduate school?
- Taking time off to travel?
- Moving back home to figure it all out?
- It may be a delicate question, especially in a dicey economy, but the more you know about his immediate plans, the more informed your choice will be.
Once you have a handle on where your grad is headed, it will be easier to choose from among the following approaches:
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Step 2: Honor Life Goals
- Your young friend may be heading to a job at a bank. But if you know her interests really lie in filmmaking, she'll be thrilled with a gift that reminds her of her dreams. Consider
- A book.
- A CD.
- A course to further her dreams.
- You'll score plenty of points -- and generate gratitude -- for honoring her true passions.
Step 4: Celebrate the Step Forward
- Here are some ideas:
- Briefcase
- Personalized pen or desk accessory
- PDA
- Laptop computer
- Book or magazine subscription about chosen career
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