Securing a degree is always worth celebrating, but this year’s graduating class has overcome more than the standard all-nighters and tough professors. After dealing with an ongoing pandemic, remote learning, and the rising prices of everything from food to fuel, the graduates of 2022 have succeeded against all odds.
It may feel tough to find a gift that perfectly summarizes just how proud of them you are, but we’ve compiled a list of ideas that might help. There are gifts for their first grown-up job, a move to a new city, or some well-deserved summer relaxation as they plot their next adventure.
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Updated May 2022: We replaced older recommendations with new ones, including the Branch Ergonomic Chair, Satechi 3-in-1 Charger, and the Gotrax G3 escooter.
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