Graduation Gifts: What Do High School Graduates Want?

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As the school year is coming to an end and graduating seniors are packing their bags to move out, everyone is thinking of what to get seniors as a graduation gift. 

Senior Ben Bower said he wants his gifts to “signify that he is becoming an adult, like money for rent, a car, and/or room decor for dorms or apartments.” 

Other seniors said they want money. I mean, you can’t go wrong with some cash, right? 

You can never go wrong with cash. Credit: Openverse

Others are more ambitious; Raven Marin said they want and end to workplace discrimination.

Here’s a list of some practical ideas:

For the graduate starting a full-time job: Cash/gift cards, wallet, business cards/holder, notebook/planner, calendar, ID badge clip, laptop case

For the graduate looking to set up their dorm room: Desk

organizers, stationery, bed lift, noise canceling headphones, laptop, lanyard, college merch, cash/gift cards, tablet, notebook, Tv/monitor, keyboard and mouse

For the graduate traveling the world: Airpods/headphones, portable charger, guide books, security backpack, travel journal, cash/gift cards, high-quality water bottle, hiking/water shoes

For the graduate taking a year to figure things out: Cash/gift cards, planners, organizers, business cards, laptop

And of course, anyone leaving high school will appreciate love, support, and cheers.