Inexpensive Gifts For A Graduating College Student 

The long wait is over. After several years of tears and sleepless nights, it is time for graduation.  Everything on your checklist has been marked completed, but there is still one thing missing, you still can’t figure out what graduation gift to give your batchmates. 

Of course, we all want to give something that would make them feel special. There is one problem, though. Your budget is somewhere on the tighter side. But, worry not, as here are some inexpensive gifts you can give for a graduating student.

Personalized Mugs

Mugs will always be on the list when it comes to inexpensive gifts. Mugs are versatile as there are many ways you can use them. 

Obviously, its primary purpose is to hold liquids such as coffee, but it can also be used as a decoration, a talking piece, pen holders, and other things you may think of. 

What is nice about personalized mugs is that you can put witty phrases on it, such as “Goodbye Everyone…” or “I don’t know how, but finally you have graduated!”

Personalized Starbucks Cup

This is the perfect gift to someone who practically spent half of their college life in Starbucks. What is good about this is that you know it is something that they can still use even when they are already working.

Desk Organizers

These are great gifts as they could use it to decorate their very first office table. In addition, some desk organizers are multifunctional, which includes a charging dock and multiple storage spaces.

Picture Collages

Compile all your photos together and create a pic collage as a gift. Chances are, you are going to go on your own separate journey towards your chosen career. 

A collage of all the great time you spent together during your college life would serve as a great reminder of the wonderful memories you had. Frame it so they could hang it on the wall or place it on top of a desk. 

Mantra Bands

These inspirational bracelets can help you or your friend get through times when you feel down. Sometimes during these times, all you need is just a few words of encouragement.

Travel Passport Wallets

These passport wallets are handy gifts, especially for those who are into travelling and naturally adventurers. This would help them keep all their necessary travel documents organized. It is a must-have item, especially if their line of work would involve them to travel to different places.

Cookbooks

After graduation, every penny counts. You need to save all the money you have to pay off your loans or to find a job. Having a cookbook would help you save money by knowing recipes that you can prepare on your own. Give this as a gift, and it would definitely do wonders to them.

Homemade Cookies

Nothing beats freshly baked homemade cookies. Create a batch and give it as your graduation gift. Your friend would appreciate it as it is something that you personally put effort into.

Adulting or Self-Help Books

Help your friend navigate through life’s new challenges by giving them adulting books. These are books that show ways on how you can navigate through adulthood.

Life can be tough if you don’t know what to do, so having a good guide would help you get through things with breeze. It is a gift any graduate student would find useful.

Personalized Picture Frames

Every college student’s dream is to capture that moment when they graduate. Give them a place where they can put it and immortalize that moment forever. There are picture frames where you can have personalized messages printed in front for a more personal touch.

Journals

Journals are great gifts wherein they could list down all of their life stories, success, and achievements. It’s a great way to keep track of your life and see where they are towards achieving their goals.

Remember, it is the thought that counts. Oftentimes, gifts that have been personally made are more valuable compared to those bought off the shelf. Whatever gift you gave, do not overthink if they will love it or not. The fact that you remembered them on this special occasion is already a gift on its own.