What to Write in a Graduation Card

Graduating from high school or college is considered to be one of the most important milestones in a person's life. It surely is because a person puts in a lot of time and effort to hold the graduation certificate in his hands. Hence, the day of graduation is definitely very special where the person's friends, family and loved ones come together to share his happiness. The best way of congratulating a graduate on this great occasion is by giving him a little gift. Whatever graduation gift that you opt for, whether it is monetary or a material gift, it is not complete without a congratulatory card. Though you can easily buy graduation greeting cards from stores, writing a few words on your own can give the card a personal touch. However, not everyone can find the right words to express their thoughts in a card. Hence, this article will give you some crucial tips on graduation gift card.

Writing on a Graduation Greeting Card
Graduation card messages need not be something grand, rather a simple congratulations is all which is expected by the receiver. However, adding a few words on your own will surely be appreciated. However, if you are not able to come up with things to write, here are some points that will help you in coming up with a good card message.

• Although it is always good to come up with an original message, if you are not able to do so, you can actually quote a famous person in the card. Look for a famous quote which expresses your feelings about the graduate's success. However, make sure that you mention the name of the person whose quote you have taken in the card.
• If the graduate is a close friend or family member of yours, along with some good sayings, it will be a great idea to write a short letter or may be a poem about how you feel about his achievement. You can not only talk about the actions and the efforts he took to become a graduate.
• Many people opt for some funny graduation quotes, when they have to write a message in the card. Though there is nothing wrong in this, you must do this only if you know the recipient very well. You must go for such messages, only if you are sure that the graduate would not be angry at you for writing funny graduation quotes in the card.
• Another important point that you have to remember is that your message should be a positive one. For instance, just because the job market is down due to recession, you must not directly say that the person will find it difficult to find a job. Rather, your message should be positive and should give the person a feeling of hope that everything will be fine.

Examples
If you are still not sure, take a look at the examples which are given below. You can either take these messages directly or modify them to suit your requirements.

All your hard work has given you the best results. Hope you have the best too in the future. Congratulations and Good Luck!

You did it! Hearty Congratulations on your Graduation! Let's celebrate!

The important thing is not to stop questioning- Albert Einstein
All you have to do is remember this quote of Einstein and I am sure success will be yours. Congratulations Graduate!

Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten- B.F. Skinner.
Hope whatever you have learned remains with you and helps you in achieving your goals. May all your dreams be fulfilled.

Upon your graduation, hold your memories in one hand,
but leave the other open...
for your life is just beginning,
and the world that awaits you is endless.
Hearty Congratulations and Wish you all the Best in Life

How to Write a Graduation Thank You Card?
Graduation thank you notes are sent by the graduate to the people who have given him gifts and wishes on his graduation day. According to the proper etiquette, the thank you card should be sent within six weeks from the day of graduation. Though it takes time to send a separate thank you card to each and every person, a personal card for everyone will definitely be appreciated. You must thank each person for being present on your special day as well as for the gifts that they gave. It will also be a good idea to add a few lines about what you are going to do with the gift they gave. For instance, if one of your aunt gives you some money, it will be a good idea to tell her what you are planning to do with the money.

I hope this article has been helpful. Along with this, I have also tried to touch upon the things that you can write in a graduation thank you note. Whatever you write, make sure that all the wishes are genuine and come right from your heart.