All the midnight oil burning, piles of papers and stacks of books can finally be put to rest. It’s one of those big, proud days that should be celebrated with friends and family.

Graduation may signify freedom but it also means you’re growing up and start living life as an adult now. You finally get a hold of the key to plan and decide for your future while your parents become your cheerleaders. So where do you go from here?

1. Chase your dream and build a career

Have you always wished to cure the sick, cook up good food or even produce a blockbuster film? You can now pursue all of these right after graduation and build your dream career. Graduation means none other than a door to new adventures so leave the books behind, for the next step in life involves more of your dreams, knowledge and dedication.

2. Take a gap year

Well, not everyone can land a full-time profession immediately. Plus you’ve spent most of your life burying your face in books and a professional job requires a full-time commitment.

Use this opportunity to take a worthwhile break after graduation to enrich your life experiences, to get to know yourself better and to discover future aspirations – be it a solo trip around the world, volunteer work, learn new languages, meet new people or an internship in a prestigious firm (or not, it’s your choice).

3. Pursue higher education

Nobody is ever too old to learn new things every day. Graduating from undergraduate studies opens up more doors to knowledge which will add more value and enhance your career prospects. If you’re intellectually curious, it’s not a bad idea to consider advancing your studies.

While it is a good investment in your life to sharpen your skills, it isn’t a detour just because you don’t know what else to do – studying do require an amount of perseverance.

4. Plan a graduation party

It’s kind of a big deal graduating so before you head off to make plans for your future, why not have a little fun celebrating freedom first? Gather your coursemates for an after-party toast or enjoy an intimate feast with your family and close friends. Either way, you are the star of the day with all eyes on you and you deserve a few glasses of champagne to commemorate the day.

Preserve the school memories

While graduating from school is your passport to building your new adult life, it would be awesome to remember the times and people you were surrounded by through those years. Keep the tender moments close to heart forever with our Graduation Readybooks:

Know someone who’s graduating soon?

Share your joy through our personalised photo gifts such as Teddy Bears and Magic Mugs to let the graduates know how much you’re proud of their achievements.

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