College graduation gift.

[crz4mm2]

What do you give as a college graduation gift? (2 year, associates degree)

Thanks.

 

[freckles and boo]

Who is the recipient? Your own child, a cousin, a co-worker? I think a lot would depend on how close you are to the graduate!

 

[crz4mm2]

Who is the recipient? Your own child, a cousin, a co-worker? I think a lot would depend on how close you are to the graduate!

WEll, it is my DIL to be

 

[dreamcometrue]

some nice jewlery maybe? A nice necklace or bracelet, engraved maybe?

 

[arminnie]

I guess this may just be me - but I don't think I would be giving a present.

I might if this were some sort of end degree technical program that resulted in a job qualifications. Or maybe if there were extenuating circumstances like this was a major achievement for this person's qualifications.

But if someone just went to community college for 2 years before transferring to a 4 year school, I probably wouldn't be giving a graduation present. I don't give a present to someone who has just finished sophomore year of a 4 year college.

 

[arminnie]

WEll, it is my DIL to be

Oh I think that may change my answer. In the interest of future MIL/DIL relations I think a small present would be very thoughtful.

In my original answer I was thinking more in the terms of a friend's child.

 

[crz4mm2]

I guess this may just be me - but I don't think I would be giving a present.

I might if this were some sort of end degree technical program that resulted in a job qualifications. Or maybe if there were extenuating circumstances like this was a major achievement for this person's qualifications.

But if someone just went to community college for 2 years before transferring to a 4 year school, I probably wouldn't be giving a graduation present. I don't give a present to someone who has just finished sophomore year of a 4 year college.

I don't think she will be going on to a four year school. She has a Degree. It is an Associates Degree, but still a Degree.

I don't think much of giving gifts for college graduations period, but she is my DIL to be.

 

[crz4mm2]

Oh I think that may change my answer. In the interest of future MIL/DIL relations I think a small present would be very thoughtful.

In my original answer I was thinking more in the terms of a friend's child.

We were posting at the same time I think

 

[freckles and boo]

Could she use anything that would help her start her career? A professional membership, subscription, equipment or tools? Depending on how generous you are feeling you could offer to pay off some college debt if she has any. That would help your son out as well! A little party or a nice dinner would be a sweet gesture.

 

[crz4mm2]

Could she use anything that would help her start her career? A professional membership, subscription, equipment or tools? Depending on how generous you are feeling you could offer to pay off some college debt if she has any. That would help your son out as well! A little party or a nice dinner would be a sweet gesture.

We are going out to a nice dinner. She has no college debt (lucky girl!).
I think I have an idea..... but was wondering what others thought.

I am thinking of a figurine. She has an early childhood development degree. Maybe a child and adult figurine?

 

[kennancat]

What about offering to pay for framing her diploma? I know for a lot of people, it just sits in a drawer somewhere and they don't get around to having it framed.

 

[Mady/Sophiemom]

I guess this may just be me - but I don't think I would be giving a present.

I might if this were some sort of end degree technical program that resulted in a job qualifications. Or maybe if there were extenuating circumstances like this was a major achievement for this person's qualifications.

But if someone just went to community college for 2 years before transferring to a 4 year school, I probably wouldn't be giving a graduation present. I don't give a present to someone who has just finished sophomore year of a 4 year college.

Why would you not consider an associates degree worthy? Many well paying, much needed careers (not just a "job Qualification") are associates degree professions. RNs for instance-----Many are graduates of an associate degree----It most definately does not make them "LESS" of a nurse.

 

[Mady/Sophiemom]

I think I would get a nice piece of jewerly-- earrings, or a charm, w/ a chain.

I gave my niece a digital camera for college graduation. She really appreciated it.

 

[annegal]

She has an early childhood development degree. ?

Just curious what you do with that degree? can you teach?

 

[crz4mm2]

Just curious what you do with that degree? can you teach?

Yes, preschool.

 

[crz4mm2]

What about offering to pay for framing her diploma? I know for a lot of people, it just sits in a drawer somewhere and they don't get around to having it framed.

Great idea.

 

[Cool-Beans]

Why would you not consider an associates degree worthy? Many well paying, much needed careers (not just a "job Qualification") are associates degree professions. RNs for instance-----Many are graduates of an associate degree----It most definately does not make them "LESS" of a nurse.

ITA. The hardest work I did was in my community college nursing classes to get my RN. The stuff at "real" college wasn't as hard (statistics, bioethics, and management crap.)

Graduation gifts are supposed to be about celebrating and congratulating someone you care about on their accomplishment. Not about whether you approve of their choice of career or school.

 

[freckles and boo]

Yes, preschool.

Preschool teachers usually provide the first structured educational environment most children encounter. My older daughter was lucky to have committed and talented teachers who genuinely loved being with kids! She transitioned very well into Kindergarten because she had two years of wonderful preschool. If your DIL becomes a good preschool teacher, she will be greatly appreciated!

 

[NewJersey]

I got the best gift from my parents last year when I graduated from a 4 year college.

A trip to Disney!

 

[Hedy]

ITA. The hardest work I did was in my community college nursing classes to get my RN. The stuff at "real" college wasn't as hard (statistics, bioethics, and management crap.)

Graduation gifts are supposed to be about celebrating and congratulating someone you care about on their accomplishment. Not about whether you approve of their choice of career or school.

Agreed. I'd go with jewelry, or maybe a bag for interviews. Cash is also appropriate.