is this a good gift for a HS grad headed to college?
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Anonymous
| Ten years ago, my go-to HS graduation gift was a ($20) roll of quarters, because I remember needing so many quarters for vending machines, laundry, copy machines, etc. Is this still the case, or have most colleges gone the electronic route and made most things payable by swiping your ID? |
Anonymous
| Please don't!! |
Anonymous
| I'm not even sure it was a good gift 10 years ago. |
Anonymous
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Nope. Try a messenger bag. A nice everyday bag is my go-to gift. It's just as practical as your roll of quarters. |
Anonymous
| Nespresso machine? |
Anonymous
| Money. Seriously. |
Anonymous
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At both my kids schools it's all on their ID card. They get text messages when their laundry is done.
I've posted this before, but my go to is a gift card to the Container Store. |
Anonymous
| My go to is a tool set and stuff ordered from the kid's college bookstore (hoodie, travel mug, car sticker, t-shirt, etc.). |
Anonymous
+1 |
Anonymous
| Money. Or, stock/savings bonds. |
Anonymous
| No. Instead, give him a gift card instead, something he can use or something heartfelt. |
Anonymous
| No need for quarters. Either give them money or a gift card to a store they can get stuff for their room (Container Store, Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target...). |
Anonymous
| no gift is better than birth control for someone going of to college |
Anonymous
When I was in college, the health center gave out condoms for free. Could you imagine getting a pack of condoms from a grandparent or older family friend? That alone would squash the mood for the next four years. |
Anonymous
| No quarters. The laundry machines use a card and this was 10 yrs ago. |