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Post by malibou on Jan 28, 2019 10:26:06 GMT
I tried to get out of my high school graduation, but at the last minute my bio dad flew in from Saudi Arabia, and my mom made me walk. I am the only one in my family to go to college. I did not walk for my associates degree or my B.S. Ain't nobody got time for that. ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) Dh did not walk high school, college or law degree. I was thrilled when ds asked to skip 8th grade graduation and he informed us over Christmas that he had no intentions of walking high school graduation in June. Woohoo! He also requested no party. Oh yeah.
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Post by tuesdaysgone on Jan 28, 2019 10:38:01 GMT
I went to my college graduation only because my parents pretty much laid down the law. I had a big trip planned with friends for grad weekend, and when mom and dad found out they nixed those plans. I didn't attend the ceremony for either of my Masters degrees. I very much appreciate my education, just don't care for all the fuss and formality.
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Post by Patter on Jan 28, 2019 11:25:28 GMT
Neither my husband nor myself went to our college graduations. Hubby skipped his Master's graduation too and his high school one also. He has never been to one of his own graduations. Our girls did not have a high school graduation because of homeschooling but did go to their university graduations. DD#1 says she will not go to her Master's graduation but DD#2 will as she is in medical school.
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Post by dudleypippen on Jan 28, 2019 11:26:05 GMT
I did for my bachelors, but not my masters. My parents, aunt, and siblings all came into town for it. I actually finished my masters in December and the nursing school held a pinning ceremony for us, which was a graduation ceremony of sorts. The university at the time only held one commencement ceremony in the spring and by then I was already working full time in a different state. For my doctorate I will plan to attend commencement.
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Post by DEX on Jan 28, 2019 11:29:12 GMT
I walked that stage with an extra spring in my step. I graduated college when I was 39. I had worked on my degree part time for 14 years. It was a long, long road that included struggles with Chemistry, a new baby, working, and a divorce my final semester. I ended up having to take a year off at that point. I had so much to celebrate and I was so proud because I had worked so hard. It was one of the best days of my life. ![:crying:](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/t4lmEAqHtTO6q6ksSmvP.jpg) <—- me crying happy tears.
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Post by pilcas on Jan 28, 2019 11:36:19 GMT
I did. Boring, boring, boring. However, even if he goes, it doesn’t mean that you are under any obligation to host anyone anymore than you would be if he decided to go.
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Post by iluvpink on Jan 28, 2019 11:47:16 GMT
I did. Which is funny as I really do not remember it at all. I mean, I know I did. I was already married, and my parents and in laws had a dinner for me at a restaurant. And after, dh and I left for a vacation to Florida. I remember the dinner, but can't recall the ceremony at all!
I guess it wasn't very memorable! I do remember my high school grad ceremony. Which I only did because my parents wouldn't have allowed me to skip, I didn't even ask. I was just so done with high school and wanted nothing to do with anyone there anymore.
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Post by ellen on Jan 28, 2019 12:01:32 GMT
I went to mine. My daughter graduates from college this springing there are actually two events for her. She is a nursing student so she has a pinning ceremony on Saturday and graduation on Sunday. We have a hotel booked for both nights and are taking that Monday off from work to help her move. With the exception of moving all the stuff, we're looking forward to it. She's loved her college and the city she lives in.
We just booked a Las Vegas family vacation for June. We wanted to get a quick, easy trip in before she moves to a still undetermined location to be a Navy nurse.
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Post by kelly8875 on Jan 28, 2019 12:01:45 GMT
I did go. I was way more proud of the college graduation than high school. I transferred schools, and got married in college, still finishing in 4 years. I also graduated from a small college in my hometown, so it wasn’t far to go for the ceremony. I didn’t want a party though.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jan 28, 2019 12:03:43 GMT
I went to my collage graduation but I did not go to the ceremony when I received my Master's degree. Same. Yes, and I wouldn't have missed it. I went to a small liberal arts university, and I made some of the best friends of my life in those four years. My college years were the best and I 'knew' virtually everyone in my graduating class. I am headed to Isle of Palms (island off Charleston) this morning to meet up with a couple of college friends for the week.
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Post by myboysnme on Jan 28, 2019 12:11:18 GMT
I went to my associates degree graduation and my master's degree graduation but not my bachelors degree.
I did not go to the bachelor's degree because I moved to England right after my classes were completed.
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Post by maryannscraps on Jan 28, 2019 12:13:42 GMT
Absolutely I did. It was one of the best days of my life -- they made it very special. I was very proud of my accomplishment, and so was my family. I worked incredibly hard to earn that degree, and walking in graduation was a moment I wouldn't have missed.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 12:21:16 GMT
I went to mine because it took me longer to get it. I wanted that damn degree. DH went to his first one but not the second one. His brother wanted to skip his but MIL laid a heavy guilt trip down. She was mad he skipped his high School graduation and demanded that he give her the chance to see him walk across the stage. He is currently getting his doctorate. He did not tell any of us that he completed his master's. Our oldest is a junior and has already said he is not interested in graduation or a party.
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Post by LisaDV on Jan 28, 2019 12:31:49 GMT
I didn't. My dad died when I was a junior in high school, and I was in a bit of a downward spiral for 5-6 years. I'm good now. I don't regret or rejoice in my decision. It is what it is.
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Post by blue tulip on Jan 28, 2019 12:38:52 GMT
yes, and i spoke at it.
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Post by Linda on Jan 28, 2019 12:40:33 GMT
I didn't - it took me 9.5 years to finish my 4-yr degree and the last couple of years, I was living across the country in AZ finishing up gen. ed. requirements at a community college and transferring them back to my University in MA while working and raising my oldest. He was in Kindergarten when my degree arrived in the mail and so excited that mummy was done with school.
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Post by cmpeter on Jan 28, 2019 12:41:47 GMT
I went to mine. I remember it was long and boring. I wouldn’t care if either of my kids skipped theirs. But, I’d also happily attend if it was important to them.
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Post by librarylady on Jan 28, 2019 13:27:53 GMT
I went to both my bachelor's and my masters degree graduation.
I had family come to both events. I was proud of my accomplishment and happy that family wanted to celebrate with me.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 13:38:59 GMT
I didn't want to walk for my bachelors degree. But my sister told me if I didn't she would carry me across the stage lol. So for her and my parents I did walk. As I was sitting there it suddenly dawned om me I was really finished and what I had finished. I'm glad I walked. The highlight was my family had first row seats right before I went up the stage. I was able to high five my grandkids before shaking hands with the university president. Coolest moment of my life!
Tell him to walk but you can skip the party.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 13:42:13 GMT
Guests were limited at my college graduation. Each grad gets 2 or 4 tickets (I forget) If you need more you have to put your name on a wait list. Tickets not picked up by the deadline can go to those on the wait list. But no garantees you'll get any or all you need.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 28, 2019 13:59:19 GMT
I went to my college graduation ceremony, and my parents and sisters also drove down (~3 hours from home) and attended, too, IIRC. I think they attended partly to help me move all the stuff out of my dorm room, too-- there was too much crap for me to fit into my Chevy Chevette, lol, so they brought a small UHaul trailer.
ETA: but there was no party afterwards, or anything like that- just attending the ceremony and shaking the Dean's hand as I walked across the stage.
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Post by mom on Jan 28, 2019 14:06:51 GMT
Yes I went to mine. Its was a big deal because I went back to school while raising my boys. It wasn't just me earning that degree, it was my whole family. My boys were 8 & 6. Probably one of my proudest days in my life.
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Post by likescarrots on Jan 28, 2019 14:22:27 GMT
I went to my undergrad ceremony. It was just me, my parents, sister and now-husband. I did not go for my masters ceremony. Big celebrations are not really my thing so I could do without a graduation.
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Post by auntkelly on Jan 28, 2019 14:35:40 GMT
I did not go to my undergrad ceremony. I did go to my law school graduation.
I went to a huge university and at the time I went, lots of graduates skipped the undergrad ceremony, so that is what I decided to do. I remember looking out the window of my sorority house on the day of graduation and seeing one of my best friends all dressed in her cap and gown taking pictures with her parents and it made me sad I had decided not to walk.
I really enjoyed my law school graduation.
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Post by Anita on Jan 28, 2019 14:37:47 GMT
I was guilted into it for both my bachelor's and my master's. My mother really wanted to see me graduate. So I went through the ceremonies just for her. The things we do for our mothers.
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Post by pierkiss on Jan 28, 2019 14:43:13 GMT
I absolutely walked at my college graduation. I worked hard to get to that point. I was the first one in my immediate family to graduate from college, and the 2nd one in my extended family to do it. It was a really big deal for my parents. They would have been heartbroken if I didn’t walk at graduation.
I walked at my MS graduation too. One last moment with my cohort.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Jan 28, 2019 18:28:01 GMT
I did. I went to the first one - My overall university - which was boring as hell. I brought a People magazine to read. I also went to the separate one for my BA which was smaller.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jan 28, 2019 20:07:01 GMT
Yes, but I went to a small private college. Almost everyone walked, and the graduation ceremony might have been shorter than my high school graduation ceremony.
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Post by gorgeouskid on Jan 28, 2019 20:16:06 GMT
I went to my undergraduate and graduate ceremonies, along with my family for both. I also went to my mother's college graduation (she went back as an adult.)
It was a big deal for all of us.
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Post by mikklynn on Jan 28, 2019 20:26:53 GMT
Yes I went to mine. Its was a big deal because I went back to school while raising my boys. It wasn't just me earning that degree, it was my whole family. My boys were 8 & 6. Probably one of my proudest days in my life. This is my story, too. I had a technical school degree, but went to college as a parent of teenagers for a different degree. I was ready to celebrate.
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