NPR what to get bff graduating grad school

[wormgerm]

My closest (but kind of not super close at the moment due to life) friend is graduating with her masters in a few weeks. She's 28, single, and this is her baby right now. It's a big deal.

I went over budget for her birthday (a few days ago) and got her 2 of my favorite essential oils and an oil diffuser. Now I have NO IDEA what to get her besides jewelry. That's kind of meh. Any ideas? Something under $50. Her area of study is art therapy and she does not have a job lined up yet.

[missk0411]

Apr 22, 2015 9:24:10 GMT -5 wormgerm said:

My closest (but kind of not super close at the moment due to life) friend is graduating with her masters in a few weeks. She's 28, single, and this is her baby right now. It's a big deal.

I went over budget for her birthday (a few days ago) and got her 2 of my favorite essential oils and an oil diffuser. Now I have NO IDEA what to get her besides jewelry. That's kind of meh. Any ideas? Something under $50. Her area of study is art therapy and she does not have a job lined up yet.

I'd lean toward something small from a more posh brand--the presentation is often so nice. Kate Spade has a nice key chain, which is kind of a nice symbol for starting a new phase of life, or a business card holder. If you've done jewelry in the past you could do a jewelry box. Or a leather portfolio with a pad of paper on one side for going on job interviews and holding resumes now, and managing her work later.

[dmoney]

Things Remember is fantastic for graduation gifts. or personalizationmall.com

[billyhorrible]

This thread is perfect - I'm in a similar situation. I love the idea of a business card holder - I definitely use the one I got for my graduation.

[belle0720]

I'd probably get her something from somewhere nice like Tiffany's

Maybe crystal champagne flutes and a bottle of bubbles (or different type of glass depending on what she likes to drink).

or a business card holder

or a passport holder (if she likes to travel)