The Best Gadgets For Any Grad — Whether You’re Traveling Or Headed To Office Life

The cap and gown was donned, diplomas were handed out, and graduation weekend wrapped with a flurry of laughter, tears, and the inexplicable feeling that life is suddenly about to get very real. In the perky words of Elle Woods, "Congratulations, class of 2018! You did it!"

Regardless of what direction you're heading post-graduation — big-city corporate life, open-space floorpans of Silicon Valley, or backpacking through Europe — now is the time to celebrate your academic achievements and capitalize on those final few moments when your parents might be willing to pay for a few things to help you get started.

With that in mind, we've pulled together a list of ten gifts you can put on their radar or treat yourself to. From gadgets you'll need in your apartment to office essentials, these should help you kick off life with a bang as you depart the campus bubble.