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Post by twinzmommy on May 11, 2015 18:56:04 GMT
My sister just finished getting her masters and will be graduating this Saturday. I am so proud of her, she did this while working and is the mother to a very active young boy. It was a lot to juggle and she was very dedicated to spending as much time as possible with her family and is graduating with honors. So, here is my question, do you normally give graduation gifts for getting your masters? I have never been to a graduation ceremony/celebration for someone getting their masters and wasn't sure. I will definitely get her a card, just wasn't sure if a gift was normally given. If it is do you have any suggestions on what type of gift? I know my sister well in terms of hobbies and interests, just wasn't sure if there was a more "standard" masters degree type of gift that I am unaware of.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2015 18:58:57 GMT
We had a party for my daughter when she got her masters...and people gave money, gift cards, etc. and seemed happy to celebrate in her success... we also took a cruise as a family to celebrate that and our 25th wedding anniversary.
Congratulations!!!
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Post by Sam on May 11, 2015 19:02:32 GMT
If my sister achieved that with everything else going on (work and child etc) I wouldn't give two hoots what OTHER people did - I'd be getting her a gift! Standard gifts are given by others - you get her whatever YOU want to!  Which kind of sounds like a cop out, but I'm not sure whether I'd go hobby related, I'd probably do a more kind of 'special jewellery piece' or something. ETA - stupid me, the first thing I should have said was 'congratulations to your sister'!! |
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Post by moveablefeast on May 11, 2015 19:03:14 GMT
No one gifted at my DH's masters commencement.
We plan to take a family trip as our gift to each other following mine.
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Post by jeremysgirl on May 11, 2015 19:03:24 GMT
I am working on my masters right now. And I'm working full time and raising kids and it's tough. I plan to walk at graduation and then I have told my husband I would like a party. I definitely want to celebrate such a big accomplishment. But I am not looking for any gifts.
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Post by akathy on May 11, 2015 19:05:32 GMT
When my DD got her masters I surprised her by flying her sister in from CT for the weekend. Other than that I don't think she got many or even any gifts.
I think a nice card and maybe an offer to babysit for a weekend so she can get away alone with her DH would be a great gift. Congratulations to your sister! My DD also worked full time and had two young children when she got her masters. I know how hard it was.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2015 19:07:56 GMT
I did not receive any gifts for earning my MSc, but I totally think I should have. OH, wait, I did receive $50 from my mentor and my supervisor collected funds from my colleagues and he bought me a cook book. But no one in my family or my DH gave me anything.
I also did not have a party or anything else.
I threw a big party for my DH and he received many gifts when he completed his PhD.
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Post by shannoots on May 11, 2015 19:10:33 GMT
I graduated this past December with my Masters. I am married with 3 kids so I wanted to walk more for them than anything. They were so supportive of me while I went to school. Anyway, my brother and SIL got me a couple of small gifts, my parents gave me money, and my MIL gave me charms to go in my Origami Owl necklace that represented my degree. I didn't expect any gifts but I definitely appreciated them and what they represent.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2015 19:14:39 GMT
There isn't a standard answer for your question. My dd graduated with her masters this last Friday. I took her out for a celebratory dinner. My parents sent her a pair of pearl earrings. Her husband gave her a kiss, her four kids hugged her. Her best friend gave her a new coffee mug....
Do what feels right for your relationship and your finances.
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2015 19:18:05 GMT
The good thing is at that level the classmates are from around the world and aren't as into "one upsmanship" about gifts and parties as high school kids are so there isn't the same peer pressure or disappointment to not get/do everything everyone else is doing/getting.
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Post by mrgiedrnkr on May 11, 2015 19:21:39 GMT
I graduated in August and walked in January. I didn't expect gifts from anyone. But, cards were appreciated from my family as just an acknowledgement of my hard work. Some family did give money or small gifts and I was surprised as I didn't expect anything. I would do what feels right for you and I am sure she will appreciate whatever you decide on.
Stacy
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Post by auntkelly on May 11, 2015 19:25:06 GMT
I would give her a gift if she were my sister.
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Post by Patter on May 11, 2015 19:28:26 GMT
No one gifted my hubby when he go this master's. Not something we expected either. He was just so glad to be done, and I was so hoppy for him! It was hard as we were newly married but 26 years later, it was one of the best things he ever did. I am sure your sister will feel that way too--the sacrifice will have been worth it! Congrats to her!
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Post by k8smom on May 11, 2015 19:35:34 GMT
Heck yeah, I'd give her a gift! Congratulations to your sister, it's not easy balancing work, school & family! I completed my masters in 2012 and even though I didn't send anything out, I rec'd gifts from my work, family & friends. It's a big deal, and should be celebrated!
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Post by Basket1lady on May 11, 2015 20:29:03 GMT
DH has 3 Masters. The first one, I can't remember. I was in a fog with a new baby. I do remember that DS was wearing a romper with the school mascot on it for graduation, and had a diaper explosion. I just threw it away and DH was mad. No way was that thing going in my diaper bag to carry around! So I know I bought a new outfit for DS with the mascot on it. Does that count? LOL
The second masters we got DH a class print. Same thing for the third. It's a "thing" in the Air Force with graduating classes. The prints are commissioned just for the class and the airplanes add up or represent the graduating year. (Like an F-10, a C-17, etc.)
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2015 20:37:39 GMT
I got my Masters as an adult while working full time, married with a kid. It was a hell of a lot of work. I did get gifts and wow, was that nice. I didn't expect them in the slightest so was totally shocked. I'd suggest getting something she didn't have much time for when she was in school (so, you know, ANYTHING FUN  ). I think my favorite gift was from my parents - they treated me to a spa weekend with my BFF, because they knew we hadn't had any extended time together the entire time I'd been back in school (we live in different states). The relaxation and pampering was fantastic and just being able to spend uninterrupted time together was like back when we were in high school and slept over at each other's houses almost every weekend. |
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Post by mirabelleswalker on May 11, 2015 20:44:32 GMT
I received gifts, mostly from family members.
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Post by janeinbama on May 11, 2015 20:47:51 GMT
My DD received a few gifts($$)after finishing grad school. She did not send out invitations - it was just close family and friends who gifted her. We took everyone who came to graduation out for a celebratory lunch.
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Post by maryland on May 11, 2015 21:27:07 GMT
I just went out to dinner with my family when I graduated from law school. They paid for my law school, so that was enough gift for me!
In our area, high school graduations parties are a big deal, but I haven't noticed any college/grad school graduation parties.
Congratulations to your sister! I am always impressed when working moms and dads with children are able to get their degrees! I had a hard enough time getting a law degree when I was just out of college. I am a sahm now, and I can't even keep up with every day stuff much less working full time, going to school and doing all the things I have all day to get done!
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Post by pierkiss on May 11, 2015 22:31:50 GMT
When I completed my masters degree my husband gave me flowers, my parents gave me a gorgeous tanzanite bracelet, and my in-laws gave me something that I don't really remember at the moment. after graduation We went for a walk on the beach and out to dinner for my favorite food, steamed blue crabs. Perfect day b |
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Post by Anita on May 11, 2015 22:39:27 GMT
No gifts when I got mine as a working adult. I didn't want any. What we did was take a two-week family vacation that summer just to celebrate my freedom from the classroom!
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Post by traceys on May 11, 2015 22:39:46 GMT
When I got my masters, I got some gifts from family members and a couple of close friends, but it wasn't anything that I expected.....they were just really happy for me and wanted to do something.
I think part of the difference was that I dont think anyone in my masters class (it was not a large group at a small private university) actually sent out graduation announcements. I did tell family who wanted to come when the event would be, but I didn't send out anything formal. I think it would be great if you wanted to do something for your sister....maybe a gift card and an offer to babysit so she could have an evening out, or a floral arrangement.....but I doubt she expects anything.
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Post by ~summer~ on May 11, 2015 23:03:10 GMT
When my SIL graduated recently with a masters in engineering we took them out to dinner and I gave her a nice leather wallet and a nice dressy leather belt (I know... Kind of random!)
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Post by 950nancy on May 11, 2015 23:50:50 GMT
I think a little something to show you appreciate her hard work seems nice. Getting a master's degree when you have lots of other obligations is difficult.
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Post by Suziee2 on May 11, 2015 23:58:52 GMT
When DD's then boyfriend (and now our SIL) received his masters, we gave him a very nice and fairly expensive watch and took him to dinner at a later date. It was the only gift he received. Nothing from anyone else. His mom did fly in from out of state but didn't even bother giving him a card  . She was a witch for the whole visit - it was the 1st time we met her and I don't care if I ever see her again. His brother (we really like him a lot) also came from out of state to celebrate, but financially not able to give a gift. When my DD graduated from Pharmacy school, she did get a few gifts (including a fishing pole!!), an engraved pen from Tiffany's, wine, etc. We gave her a necklace from Tiffany's and threw her a party at a restaurant. No one gave money. Oh, she did get flowers from her MIL though. |
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Post by CeeScraps on May 12, 2015 0:15:16 GMT
My dh got me a necklace, but the rest of my family....nothing.
So, I think it is very nice that you're wanting to do something. I say DO IT!!
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Post by scrappyoutlaw on May 12, 2015 0:46:02 GMT
I just graduated with a professional degree, I wasn't looking for anything but my family gave me money to offset upcoming costs to get licensed. They were very generous, I was touched. My sister got me a fitbit because I recently got really into clean eating and fitness.  |
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Post by CarolT on May 12, 2015 1:45:08 GMT
When I finished my MA, DH gave me a lovely gold necklace, my dad took the family out to dinner at a nice restaurant, and my girlfriends took me to the beach for a long weekend. I felt very spoiled and celebrated |
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Post by Nanner on May 12, 2015 1:46:07 GMT
When DD graduated with her Masters degree, I got her a Michael Kors purse she really wanted.
When she graduates with her .phd, I will buy her robes (is that what they're called?) if she wants them. Otherwise, I'll see what she's wanting at the time.
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Post by stampinbetsy on May 12, 2015 3:35:52 GMT
I got small presents from my parents and my in-laws. Otherwise, I got nothing special for getting my master's. I graduated in December, so it wasn't as big a deal as it might have been if I'd graduated in May.
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Which kind of sounds like a cop out, but I'm not sure whether I'd go hobby related, I'd probably do a more kind of 'special jewellery piece' or something. 
). I think my favorite gift was from my parents - they treated me to a spa weekend with my BFF, because they knew we hadn't had any extended time together the entire time I'd been back in school (we live in different states). The relaxation and pampering was fantastic and just being able to spend uninterrupted time together was like back when we were in high school and slept over at each other's houses almost every weekend. 
. She was a witch for the whole visit - it was the 1st time we met her and I don't care if I ever see her again. His brother (we really like him a lot) also came from out of state to celebrate, but financially not able to give a gift. When my DD graduated from Pharmacy school, she did get a few gifts (including a fishing pole!!), an engraved pen from Tiffany's, wine, etc. We gave her a necklace from Tiffany's and threw her a party at a restaurant. No one gave money. Oh, she did get flowers from her MIL though. 
