Assume you had $25,000 to spend on schooling or other professional training certification, what would you do? [more inside]
posted by RolandOfEld on Apr 9, 2013 - 17 answers

Would it be acceptable if we ask people to deposit money into an account for our son's education instead of giving gifts? [more inside]
posted by no bueno on Nov 9, 2012 - 23 answers

I'm trying to find a cool high school graduation/birthday gift to give to a young woman who will be moving to NYC for college in the fall [more inside]
posted by stagewhisper on May 30, 2012 - 22 answers

I just got tenure at a small college. I'd like to thank the people who helped make this happen for me. What's appropriate? [more inside]
posted by SuperSquirrel on Feb 10, 2012 - 9 answers

My sister is going to university in September. It's her birthday soon, and I want to get her something that will make her life easier while there. What could I get her? [more inside]
posted by daysocks on Jul 21, 2011 - 21 answers

My girlfriend is studying abroad in London for the fall, and our 3 month is coming up soon. I wanted to give her a gift (no more than $40ish because we put a limit on them) that was relevant but not too personal/emotional because I'll be getting her some nice jewelry as a momento for our 4th month - which is right before she leaves. [more inside]
posted by Vexir on Jun 25, 2011 - 18 answers

Etiquette filter: I'd like to give my Creative Writing professor a gift to celebrate her new baby (due in Dec). Her and her husband are also the advisors for the Creative Writing side of the English Department, of which I'm a grad student. Am I crossing any ethical boundaries? [more inside]
posted by patheral on Nov 10, 2010 - 13 answers

What's the coolest birthday gift ever for a male, 20 years old, rock n roller, college student (between $50 $ $100)? [more inside]
posted by TLCplz on Nov 6, 2010 - 38 answers

My sister is graduating high school and heading to Lawrence Tech. to study architecture. What are some gift ideas for things she'll find useful/necessary in her classes? [more inside]
posted by JeremiahBritt on May 13, 2008 - 14 answers

What should I give my mother for her upcoming trip around the world? [more inside]
posted by you're a kitty! on Nov 11, 2007 - 15 answers

I've read previous posts about what to get a college freshman, but this one is a bit different and the previous suggestions really don't apply much... [more inside]
posted by jspierre on Nov 5, 2006 - 20 answers