Graduation day is an incredible moment that marks the end of an era for students and their families. The day is an opportunity for them to brush away the stress and angst that has been building over the years, and to celebrate their accomplishments with the people who have helped them along the way.
While it is exciting to be graduating, it is also a bittersweet time for many students as they realize that it may be the last time they are all together. While they might promise to keep in touch, life can get in the way and they might not see each other as regularly as before. This is a great time to take this opportunity to celebrate with those who have been on the journey with them, remembering all the memories and wishing each other luck for the future.
During the ceremony, graduates will be invited to stand during the academic procession and then they will be called onstage as their name and degree classification is read out. The graduates will then walk across the stage and shake hands with the president of their university who will hand them a cylinder or piece of paper that represents their degree certificate. Some universities take a photo of every graduate who shakes the president’s hand, so be sure to smile!
Gifts are an important part of graduation day, and giving cash is a good choice as it gives the graduate flexibility to use it however they wish. Creating a special card that includes personalized messages, well wishes and humorous anecdotes is another great way to show your support.
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