Our gift , after she graduates from graduate school will be a trip to China. We're middle income people, what would a graduate appreciate? Graduates answer please, 22 yr old girls.
2007-05-04 03:23:59 · 27 answers · asked by La Cicada 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Oh, she starts graduate school in one year. She has a great job, has a good car. She's picky about jewelry, and certainly doesn't want a party. I guess we'll take her out , her choice of place. A gift card to a department store for business attire sounds great. Thanks you all!
2007-05-04 04:00:45 · update #1
She's had a bank account since she was in kindergarten, so that is no big deal. I'll do like you suggested, spend time and dinner.
2007-05-04 04:03:55 · update #2
She's one that feels she doesn't 'need' anything. Our high school grad gift to her was a tropical cruise, so shes done that.
2007-05-04 04:14:36 · update #3
I didn't want a gift either when I graduated last August. My parents provided my education expenses and I was more than grateful for that. However, I never dreamed my job search would have taken me as long as it did. I also didn't think I would have so many expenditures when searching for a job. The cost of commuting to and from interviews really added up along with "business attire" purchases and cell phone bills. It came to a point where my credit card became my only means of surviving. I finally got the situation under control and landed a job but not without entering the world of 18% interest charges. I never wanted a gift and I felt selfish even thinking about getting one. Looking back now it would have been very nice to have a little bit of a cash cushion to help me out. I think she would appreciate it in the long run even if she doesn't come out and say it.
2007-05-04 03:36:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Fantastic she doesn't "expect" anything. She'll probably go very far indeed.
Even though she doesn't want anything, this is a very special event. Looking back on my professional career, I have graduate degrees, I have professional accomplishments, and I'm not even in the same field as my undergrad major - but it's still the accomplishment I find myself talking about the most.
The best thing you can do is have pictures of her, you, her friends placed in a special long-lasting memory keepsake. Today it will simply be a photo album, but when you're gone and she's a mother showing her daughter or son, the memories will be beyond priceless. Believe me.
2007-05-04 05:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by ZenPenguin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I suppose she doesn't consider this the end of her education, unless she is graduating from graduate school now.
Since she more than likely, doesn't have an income to speak of, give her cash. I know that sounds impersonal, but she will have expenses, until she can be gainfully employed.
A nice party would also seem appropriate, and surely appreciated.
While not a 22yr old girl myself, I have had two of them, and that's what we did for them. Congratulations and good luck
2007-05-04 03:40:14 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Propabaly the nicest thing you can give her would be money or some gift cards to grocery stores, wal-mart, coffe shops, etc.
I know she doesn't want a gift, but I would do that and present it to her in a nice card expressing that it's a little something to help her have a great start in grad school.
2007-05-04 03:27:07 · answer #4 · answered by chickey_soup 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If she plans on traveling the world a nice camera would be nice. I know she says she doesn't want anything but its always nice to get something you didn't ask for. You could also throw in something extra on the trip to China..like a stop somewhere else.
2007-05-04 03:30:26 · answer #5 · answered by njagalamalaya 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not a 22 yr old girl, but understand women pretty well..... How about a bank account she can access at will, for a wedding, travel when she learns where she wants to go, or even (i know, scary) to help with a baby's needs... not mad money, but "her" money... independent adult, can do what she wants with it... buy drugs, whatever, but it shos a great deal of trust on your part, trusting that you know she'll make proper decisions, and you trust her... the gift of trust can never be used.. hope this helped... Rick
2007-05-04 03:31:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say something that will help her out in her near future - is she moving? Maybe paying for her moving fees and a piece of new furniture? Or some gift certificates to restaurants in her new neighborhood/city?
2007-05-04 03:40:44 · answer #7 · answered by nomadic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could give her a gift card, or some money. After all, it is college, and It's a pretty big deal.
2007-05-04 03:27:15 · answer #8 · answered by CrazyCatLady 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
how about a nice pen? Parker do some nice ones around 5 pounds upwards, you would get a really nice one for 20 pound, always handy. Try the jewelers. they usually stock smart,nice writing pens.
2007-05-04 03:29:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just mother and daughter go to a local place where you could relax for the weekend, go shopping hit the spa, and just sun bathe. Just for all the hard work your daughter put in let her relieve herself, and let her know you are so proud of her sucess already. CONGRATS
2007-05-04 03:28:46 · answer #10 · answered by Sammi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋