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13 Graduation Gifts Every Girl Entering Grad School Could Use

Undergrad is equivalent to the awkward middle school years where you think you know what you’re doing, but you really don’t. Your grad had fun taking naps and going to parties the last four years, but now it’s time to get down to business and be professional. You’ll find everything they need to get through the next few years right here.

Personalized Business Card Case from Etsy, $11.99+

So they won’t be fumbling through a black hole-of-a-purse at networking events.

High Waisted Sash Tie Pencil Skirt from Express, $59.90

Because some days a flattering pencil skirt gives a girl the confidence they need.

Jacqueline Leather Strap Watch, 36mm, from Nordstrom, $59.99

With this posh watch, they’ll never have to worry about being late.

7 Quart Dial Control Slow Cooker from Amazon, $30.99

If they lived on dining hall food for four years, this slow cooker will be a lifesaver.

Calvin Klein Gayle Pump from Zappos, $99

They’ll feel unstoppable walking into a thesis presentation with these on.

The Transport Weekender in Canvas from Madewell, $148

For those quick overnight trips, they’ll need a bag big enough to stuff a whole wardrobe in.

 

Adulting: How to Become a Grown-up in 468 Easy(ish) Steps from Amazon, $10.73

To read before bed every night until graduation, because preparation is key.

 

Libbey Stemless 12-piece Wine Glass Set from Amazon, $33.31

You’ll be doing the planet (and your grad) a favor by buying them reusable glasses.

Oster Pro 1200 Blender from Target, $59.99

If they’re always on the run, a sweet smoothie is the perfect breakfast.

Engraved Pineapple Notecard Set of 15 from Crane, $29

They’ll never know when nice stationery could make all the difference in making connections.

Leather Laptop Case from Madewell, $88

This quality laptop sleeve will keep their laptop protected and looking sleek.

Business Portfolio & Leather Organizer from Amazon, $29.99

Because sometimes a good old-fashioned planner is the way to go.

Stradivarius Black Blazer from ASOS, $48

They have to start that professional wardrobe sometime!

Emily Schmidt

Stanford '20

Emily Schmidt is a junior at Stanford University, studying English and Spanish. Originally from the suburbs of Philadelphia, she quickly fell in love with the Californian sunshine and warm winter temperatures. Emily writes a hodgepodge of pieces from satiric articles for The Stanford Daily to free-verse poetry to historical fiction. Just like her writing repertoire, her collection of hobbies are widely scattered from speed-crocheting to Irish dancing to practicing calligraphy. When she is not writing or reading, Emily can also be found jamming out to Phil Collins or watching her favorite film, 'Belle.'