The Benefits and uses of a Photo Album for College Graduates Relive the Glory Days. College can be a great time for many students, and the memories can live on if you buy your college student a photo album for a graduation present. While a 22 year old may not have the forethought to purchase an album to store the pictures of their four years in college, someone who is a bit older, a bit wiser, and has experienced college will understand that the memories and friends made do not last forever. A photo album is a great gift that will keep a college grad's photos safe from the effects of time. Looking at the pictures stored in the album will also serve as a reminder about the lessons that were learned at college.