Seeing your friends graduate college is exciting. As well as being thrilled for them, you’ll be able to imagine yourself in their position in just a few more semesters. To celebrate this huge milestone, you may like to give each of your friends a small gift. If you’re stuck for ideas, consider the following.
1. Neon Sign
Help your friends bring some glamour to their new homes with a neon sign. Choosing a customizable sign will mean you can choose the colour and message. Pick something significant to you and the recipient, such as an inside joke or catchphrase.
2. Succulent
A classic housewarming gift that’s ideal for any friends moving straight into a new apartment is a houseplant. A succulent is a top choice because it requires minimal care to keep alive.
3. Travel Jewellery Case
If you have friends who will be doing some traveling after they graduate or who will be working in a position that requires them to take regular trips, consider gifting them a travel jewellery case. This will enable your friends to bring a few accessories along with them to look smart for conferences and evenings out.
4. Ice Globes
Gift your friends some ice globes to help them practise at-home cryotherapy. These are ideal for relaxing and for removing puffiness from under the eyes, such as before a job interview.
5. Face Masks
Another way to encourage friends to practise self-care is to gift them some face masks. If you have several friends graduating at the same time, giving each person a face mask or two is a great way to ensure everyone receives a gift without breaking the bank.
6. Cupcakes
If you’re a good baker, consider preparing a batch of cupcakes for all your graduating friends. Decorate each cupcake individually to reflect your friends’ different personalities.
7. A Cookbook
Graduating means becoming completely independent. For instance, your friends will no longer have the cafeteria on campus to rely on for their meals. Help them learn to prepare food at home with a cookbook. Choose a book aimed at your friends’ current abilities or that will help them prepare their favourite types of food.
8. Notebook
An attractive notebook is an inexpensive but thoughtful present. Your friends can use their notebooks to write to-do lists to stay organized, to jot down ideas when they’re feeling inspired, or for journaling.
9. Mug
A budget present that may mean a lot to your friends is a mug. Find some for new graduates or in designs you know your friends will love or order customized mugs with your own designs.
10. Sleep Mask
Help your friends get a good night’s sleep before important meetings with a sleep mask. Weighted sleep masks are best, as they apply gentle pressure to relieve stress.
11. Candle
A candle is a long-lasting gift that will remind your friends of you every time they light it. This is also the ideal present for any friends who lived in dorms throughout college and were never allowed to have candles.
Your friends’ graduations are a reminder that college eventually comes to an end. Enjoy your remaining time to the fullest by moving into a better apartment. For Niagara College student housing, there’s Foundry Lofts. You can request to live with up to four friends or ask us to match you with roommates. You’ll also have the chance to hang out with friends and meet new people in places like the games room, movie theatre, and fireside lounge. Contact us now, while we still have leases available for September.