Do you have any suggestions for a graduation gift for a high school girl graduate?

I'm particularly interested in inspirational/advice books appropriate for a girl going off to college. Asked by newuser9435213 44 months ago Similar questions: suggestions graduation gift high school girl graduate Education & Reference > Colleges & Universities.

Similar questions: suggestions graduation gift high school girl graduate.

Education & Reference > Colleges & Universities.

A book on etiquette Not preachy, not holier than thou, but a book on etiquette that explains why acting with 'class' brings its own rewards. I don't know of any specific titles, but I know they are out there.

1 Okay, I bungled it because I hit Reveal this answer without seeing the bit about how you can no longer reply properly if you do that, so I'm answering in this discussion! I thought of something which is definitely advice and inspiration and stuff, but like the other answer, is not overly preachy or holier-than-thou, and still very useful: a basic cookbook. There's quite a few of these out there, many of which are expressly geared toward people that age.

I thought of this because eating properly is important, especially when you're a student running around doing tons of stuff everyday, you need your fuel ;). But at the same time, you're often overwhelmed at how to cook for yourself day in, day out, even if you are already a fairly competent cook, it's a different story altogether to make sure you have your lunch and stuff ready always. Plus, cooking yourself means you save money without skimping on quality or quantity of the food you eat.

Plus, knowing how to cook is a great social glue: you can cook, people flock to your kitchen! Lol. It's so much fun to be able to make a cake for a friend's 21st, or your own lol ;-)She'll get a lot of enjoyment out of that, and while it's to do with college, it's to do with the social/living away from home for the first time aspect of things, rather than the learning aspect which is what most people will think of.To be honest, I think everyone should get one of those--my mom always gives one of those to kids leaving home for the first time, no matter what other presents she's giving, and it tends to be a real hit!

There are lots of them that also offer advice on how to get organized with regards to food shopping and menus so you get the most out of the stuff you buy. I remember one I saw in a bookstore which also had advice on how to shop for good quality food cheaply and conveniently, including how to shop for a houseful of students and organize the shopping and cooking, and there's other stuff like it. And if she's already got some cooking experience, just get something a little more advanced, like for example a book my mom has that shows you how to exploit the possibilities of freezers and microwaves to the maximum--really nice to have a bit of lunch tucked away for when you're in an all-night cram-fest and want to swallow something other than pot noodles for once.

This might not help much if it's just a dorm room, but an off-campus house is more likely to have a freezer. Good luck!

Okay, I bungled it because I hit Reveal this answer without seeing the bit about how you can no longer reply properly if you do that, so I'm answering in this discussion! I thought of something which is definitely advice and inspiration and stuff, but like the other answer, is not overly preachy or holier-than-thou, and still very useful: a basic cookbook. There's quite a few of these out there, many of which are expressly geared toward people that age.

I thought of this because eating properly is important, especially when you're a student running around doing tons of stuff everyday, you need your fuel ;). But at the same time, you're often overwhelmed at how to cook for yourself day in, day out, even if you are already a fairly competent cook, it's a different story altogether to make sure you have your lunch and stuff ready always. Plus, cooking yourself means you save money without skimping on quality or quantity of the food you eat.

Plus, knowing how to cook is a great social glue: you can cook, people flock to your kitchen! Lol. It's so much fun to be able to make a cake for a friend's 21st, or your own lol ;-)She'll get a lot of enjoyment out of that, and while it's to do with college, it's to do with the social/living away from home for the first time aspect of things, rather than the learning aspect which is what most people will think of.To be honest, I think everyone should get one of those--my mom always gives one of those to kids leaving home for the first time, no matter what other presents she's giving, and it tends to be a real hit!

There are lots of them that also offer advice on how to get organized with regards to food shopping and menus so you get the most out of the stuff you buy. I remember one I saw in a bookstore which also had advice on how to shop for good quality food cheaply and conveniently, including how to shop for a houseful of students and organize the shopping and cooking, and there's other stuff like it. And if she's already got some cooking experience, just get something a little more advanced, like for example a book my mom has that shows you how to exploit the possibilities of freezers and microwaves to the maximum--really nice to have a bit of lunch tucked away for when you're in an all-night cram-fest and want to swallow something other than pot noodles for once.

This might not help much if it's just a dorm room, but an off-campus house is more likely to have a freezer. Good luck!

Poppet! Said: 2 Find an inspirational book, if that's what you feel you want to give, and stick a $20 bill in it! I'm serious!

The thought is very nice, but many students need the financial help for college as much as "inspiration". College is very, very expensive for most people.

Find an inspirational book, if that's what you feel you want to give, and stick a $20 bill in it! I'm serious! The thought is very nice, but many students need the financial help for college as much as "inspiration".

College is very, very expensive for most people.

3 My only objection to MOna's idea (of a cookbook) is that it tends to perpetuate the stereotype that a priority for an educated woman is still home management and food preparation. Now, that may turn out to be true, but let's not typecast the poor girl on her first day in college. If you want to give her something truly useful that's along the same lines, get her the Home Depot Fix it Yourself book, that tells a person how to do practically anything from wiring to repairing a toilet to gluing furniture.

My only objection to MOna's idea (of a cookbook) is that it tends to perpetuate the stereotype that a priority for an educated woman is still home management and food preparation. Now, that may turn out to be true, but let's not typecast the poor girl on her first day in college. If you want to give her something truly useful that's along the same lines, get her the Home Depot Fix it Yourself book, that tells a person how to do practically anything from wiring to repairing a toilet to gluing furniture.

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In "HONNOR" of the first day of school I have added my gh School graduation picture to my avatar.

I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.