7 Best Graduation Gifts to Celebrate the Milestone

The days of last-minute essay writing and long study nights finally paid off! Now it is time for students to graduate and either further their studying or take on the corporate world. This major milestone deserves a great gift.

And while most graduates will appreciate an envelope of cash, you might want to gift them something personal or sentimental. Here are 7 Best Graduation Gifts to Celebrate the (major) Milestone.

Safe and easy

When in doubt, a gift card is your best bet! Find out what their favourite store is or a retailer they have been wanting to shop at. This gives them the freedom to choose a gift they want. Or it might give them the extra funds to buying that dream pair of shoes or laptop.

Make those memories

For the adventure-lovers, the social butterflies and artsy kids. The Fujifilm Instax Mini Link 2 Smartphone Printer is the perfect blend of old and new. Print out multiple imaged right from your smartphone in just 15 seconds! Snap those memories and create keepsakes too. The small size makes it great for travelling and storage.

Why not add in a Mini Photo Album for those pictures?

Ready for the corporate world

Many graduates will enter the office space, either with a job lined up or being interviewed for one. This can be a scary, nerve-wracking time for anyone. Help them fake it til they make it with a classic work shirt. Something plain and crisp will be their best friend in dressing it up or down for the workplace.

Taking music beyond study break

Research shows that listening to music or ambient sounds can improve concentration. This can not only lead to better study habits, but can be helpful to make long bus rides or long laundry days more bearable. A good pair of Bluetooth headphones like these Sony Bluetooth Headphones or JBL’s On-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones make great gifts. Cancel out the noise and move to beat you love!

Save up for dinner, pack in lunch

Lunchboxes are not just for kids. With bento boxes rising in popularity (thanks TikTok) more adults are wanting to pack aesthetic work lunches. Plus, it’s way cheaper to pack in a lunch than to buy an overpriced sandwich from the canteen. These pink 3 Layer Wheat Straw Bento Boxes from takealot stack up onto each other for easy storage. Or take a peak at this colourful tiffin-inspired lunch box.

Keeping cash and card safe

A swanky leather wallet is a classic gift. But what about a metal wallet? One of the biggest advantages of having a metal wallet or card holder is that they are durable. This makes them resistant to shocks and drops, plus you can find waterproof ones too. Nifty! This is also perfect for people travelling or who want to carry the minimum basics with them. The Brushed Silver Slim Wallet from Aviator is sporty and resistant to scratches. The Card Holder from Walllet Junkie has this cool design and can hold 8 cards inside.

gift

Pack your things and go

A functional, stylish bag for all your Honour’s reading guides or your work laptop is a must. While it might not decrease the workload, it can take some of the weight off. This Brooklyn Briefcase from Woolworths is a ‘weekday essential’. It contains a number of inner and outer pockets and a padded laptop sleeve. Want something even more practical? Take a look at the Alumni Backpack from Cotton On which comes in a number of colours and has a ton of storage too!

gift

Happy gifting!