Welcome to the boards from a fellow QU student!

I haven't been smoking long myself, so I don't have any suggestions, but you might want to check out the Calabash Shoppe down on Whitney Avenue. I was just there today, and they have a decent selection of sticks. The manager there's very friendly, and he might be able to help you pick out some nice graduation smokes.

I've also heard really good things about The Owl Shop, on College Street in New Haven. They should be able to set you up nicely as well.