“An appropriate amount would be $50, but being a broke college student myself, I would go with $20 plus drinks for the night.”

— Sherry Siegel, Allen County Community College junior, Lawrence

“Well, since I'm graduating, as much as they can afford.”

— Peter Bollig, Kansas University senior, Silver Lake

“I think if it's your parents, it should be around $500. If it's a good friend or sibling, then it should be about $100.”

— Robbie Sislow, KU sophomore, Lawrence

“I'd say $50. It's not too much but not too little. They can buy something nice without putting a dent in your bank account.”

— Lauren Snowden, KU freshman, Lawrence