We all know that money is what they really want (and need) as they head off into the unknown. These fun college graduation gifts are all under $30 so they can accompany the cash and still give them something to remember you by.
College Graduation Gifts: That Motivate
1. Keep them from procrastinating: It can be tough in the real world so why not offer a little advice with their morning coffee. All “F” words aside…this graduation gift makes some really good points.
Advice Mug ($25) Cool Material
2. Help them make big decisions: They’re on their own now and that can sometimes be overwhelming. This helpful graduation gift breaks it down and provides the guidance and sense of humor required to be self sufficient.
Hand-Lettered Make a Decision Pad ($7.00) Knock Knock
3. Give them a morning pep talk: This graduation gift will remind them that nothing comes easy, but dreams do come true. They’ll be sure to think of you every morning as they grab their coffee and go running out the door. (For an added effect, set clock 15 minutes.)
Dreams Don’t Work Unless You Do ($30) Society 6
College Graduation Gifts: That Get Down to Business
4. Teach them a foreign language: The office environment is a whole different ballgame complete with its own colloquialisms. Help them get fluent quickly with this humorous yet incredibly useful corporate dictionary. They’re sure to reference this graduation gift at least once a day.
The Dictionary of Corporate Bullshit ($8.96) Amazon
5. Help them feel professional: Having your own business card provides a priceless sense of confidence when you’re out there networking for the first time. Give them that boost they’ll need with this unexpected graduation gift. These cards are friendly and unpretentious and make just the right impression.
Mini Cards ($19.99) Moo
College Graduation Gifts: That Inspire
6. Keep their creative spirit high: It’s so easy to lose the creativity and inspiration you had when you were in school, and you often don’t realize you’ve lost it till it’s already gone. As they look down every morning, this clever graduation gift will remind them that no matter where life takes them, creation is key.
Never Stop Creating (the infinity pencil) ($28) Society 6
7. Remind them to live life to the fullest: Everyday. Even as they run around town doing boring errands, they’ll be inspired and be thinking of you.
Carpe Diem ($22) Society 6
8. Keep them focused, but not too focused: Work hard. Play hard. Make it count. That’s what life is all about and this graduation gift says it all.
Do Epic Sh*t Flask ($24.50) Cafe Press
There you have it. Eight unexpected college graduation gifts that will keep on giving long after the cash is gone. Want to let us know what you think or get more great gift ideas? Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Pinterest. And to be sure you never miss a moment and always get it right, sign up here.
