Graduates Facing Reality Gifts

Looking for a thoughtful, witty gift for graduates stepping into reality? Our collection highlights the funny and inspiring moments of post-graduation life, offering a blend of humor and encouragement to help new grads face their next chapter with a smile.

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'I have this fear of the real world...' mockup

'I have this fear of the real world...'

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'I've already been recruited by one of the top fast-food chains in the country!'

'I've already been recruited by one of the top fast-food chains in the country!' mockup

'I've already been recruited by one of the top fast-food chains in the country!'

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"The teacher expects too much of me. She wants me to give it the old college try, and I'm only in grade school."

"The teacher expects too much of me. She wants me to give it the old college try, and I'm only in grade school." mockup

"The teacher expects too much of me. She wants me to give it the old college try, and I'm only in grade school."

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"Remember, education pays, unless you end up an adjunct - like me."

"Remember, education pays, unless you end up an adjunct - like me." mockup

"Remember, education pays, unless you end up an adjunct - like me."

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'I wasted a lot of time in graduate school to get this job.'

'I wasted a lot of time in graduate school to get this job.' mockup

'I wasted a lot of time in graduate school to get this job.'

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Good Luck with your finals.

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"The labor market is awaiting you!" mockup

"The labor market is awaiting you!"

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Believing that clothes make the man, Dave goes for the 'smart guy' look.

Believing that clothes make the man, Dave goes for the 'smart guy' look. mockup

Believing that clothes make the man, Dave goes for the 'smart guy' look.

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"Millstone is not yet a full professor."

"Millstone is not yet a full professor." mockup

"Millstone is not yet a full professor."

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'Unfortunately our definition of 'job' differs.'

'Unfortunately our definition of 'job' differs.' mockup

'Unfortunately our definition of 'job' differs.'

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Graduate

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'An MBA from Harvard is quite impressive. But you'll still have to start off at the bottom here. You start serving coffee in the cafeteria on Monday.'

'An MBA from Harvard is quite impressive. But you'll still have to start off at the bottom here. You start serving coffee in the cafeteria on Monday.' mockup

'An MBA from Harvard is quite impressive. But you'll still have to start off at the bottom here. You start serving coffee in the cafeteria on Monday.'

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Pre-graduate and post-graduate student. mockup

Pre-graduate and post-graduate student.

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Graduate Job Openings

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Fresh out of school, new hire Justin Huffenberger is temporarily stunned and disoriented by the light at the end of the university tunnel.

Fresh out of school, new hire Justin Huffenberger is temporarily stunned and disoriented by the light at the end of the university tunnel. mockup

Fresh out of school, new hire Justin Huffenberger is temporarily stunned and disoriented by the light at the end of the university tunnel.

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"I figure that by the time I’m 62, I’ll have no student-loan debt, then, who knows – maybe start a family."

"I figure that by the time I’m 62, I’ll have no student-loan debt, then, who knows – maybe start a family." mockup

"I figure that by the time I’m 62, I’ll have no student-loan debt, then, who knows – maybe start a family."

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'Regarding the salary we're willing to offer you.. don't expect to get your four-years of college tuition back in one year.'

'Regarding the salary we're willing to offer you.. don't expect to get your four-years of college tuition back in one year.' mockup

'Regarding the salary we're willing to offer you.. don't expect to get your four-years of college tuition back in one year.'

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Higher education.

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'Nice resume but graduating 'summa cum student loan' isn't really something to brag about.'

'Nice resume but graduating 'summa cum student loan' isn't really something to brag about.' mockup

'Nice resume but graduating 'summa cum student loan' isn't really something to brag about.'

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'You should be ashamed of yourself.' mockup

'You should be ashamed of yourself.'

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'I'm not trying to prove I graduated. This was just my last clean outfit.'

'I'm not trying to prove I graduated. This was just my last clean outfit.' mockup

'I'm not trying to prove I graduated. This was just my last clean outfit.'

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Grabbed By Gorilla

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"These are the people I hate dealing with...buried in debt unsure about their futures, no hopes or prospects."

"These are the people I hate dealing with...buried in debt unsure about their futures, no hopes or prospects." mockup

"These are the people I hate dealing with...buried in debt unsure about their futures, no hopes or prospects."

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Big Student Loan Debt And Nobody Will Hire Me Because I'm Overqualified.

Big Student Loan Debt And Nobody Will Hire Me Because I'm Overqualified. mockup

Big Student Loan Debt And Nobody Will Hire Me Because I'm Overqualified.

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'Do we flip a coin to see which one gets the job?'

'Do we flip a coin to see which one gets the job?' mockup

'Do we flip a coin to see which one gets the job?'

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'Congratulations! This year we're saving money by letting all our graduates download their diplomas from our website.'

'Congratulations! This year we're saving money by letting all our graduates download their diplomas from our website.' mockup

'Congratulations! This year we're saving money by letting all our graduates download their diplomas from our website.'

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'A warm welcome to graduating students, distinguished faculty and impoverished parents...'

'A warm welcome to graduating students, distinguished faculty and impoverished parents...' mockup

'A warm welcome to graduating students, distinguished faculty and impoverished parents...'

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'I was wrong. I didn't think Gibson would make much use of his diploma.'

'I was wrong. I didn't think Gibson would make much use of his diploma.' mockup

'I was wrong. I didn't think Gibson would make much use of his diploma.'

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Help Wanted

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'The job I went to college to prepare for, was shipped overseas.'

'The job I went to college to prepare for, was shipped overseas.' mockup

'The job I went to college to prepare for, was shipped overseas.'

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Let me take this opportunity to let you know I'm ready for any odd jobs...

Let me take this opportunity to let you know I'm ready for any odd jobs... mockup

Let me take this opportunity to let you know I'm ready for any odd jobs...

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Graduated First In My Class In Student Loan Debt.

Graduated First In My Class In Student Loan Debt. mockup

Graduated First In My Class In Student Loan Debt.

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Graduates Facing Reality Gifts Collection

Graduates Facing Reality Mugs

Explore our collection of mugs specially designed for graduates facing reality—funny, motivational, and perfect for brightening their mornings.

Graduates Facing Reality Pillows

Shop our humorous pillows that bring comfort and a laugh to every graduate facing the next chapter in life.

Graduates Facing Reality Prints

Discover prints that humorously and thoughtfully depict the reality of post-graduate life—ideal for transforming a space into an inspiring retreat.

Graduates Facing Reality T-Shirts

Find the perfect t-shirt for graduates entering the real world—witty, relatable designs that celebrate their journey and new independence.