Five Thoughts Every Graduating Grad Student Has
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While everyone wears the same cap and gown when they graduate as an undergraduate, master杏吧专区檚 and doctoral students wear unique pieces of regalia that further identify their achievement, their degree level, and their specific discipline. You杏吧专区檒l be the envy of every undergrad as you strut around in a hat that杏吧专区檚 fluffier, a robe that杏吧专区檚 bigger, and a fancy hood that is a breeze to put on.
Just kidding.
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Have you ever looked at a piece of clothing and had no idea how you were supposed to wear it? If not, welcome to your hood, the only piece of graduation attire with its own YouTube videos dedicated to attaching it to the rest of your regalia. But, don杏吧专区檛 worry! Graduation includes a quick crash course for both doctoral candidates and their chairs, the individual who is responsible for 杏吧专区渉ooding杏吧专区 you during Commencement.
How many advanced degrees does it take to put on perfectly? There杏吧专区檚 only one way to find out.
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You杏吧专区檝e waited years for this day, and gravity杏吧专区攁s well as your lack of coordination杏吧专区攌nows it. (but perhaps not with heels so high you杏吧专区檙e on your tippy toes), walk carefully, and don杏吧专区檛 try to be a show-off. This is not the time to add overnight internet sensation to your resume!
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Degree in hand, future before you, and the stars in your eyes, that shiny graduate degree you hold opens a world of opportunity. Whether you杏吧专区檙e heading off for another advanced degree, a new career, or still figuring that part out, savor this moment and appreciate how far you杏吧专区檝e come. You杏吧专区檝e earned it, and we couldn杏吧专区檛 be more excited to see what杏吧专区檚 to come for you!
To all of our graduates, from all of us here at the Graduate School, congratulations and best wishes. Wherever your journey takes you, your work and dedication are an inspiration to future generations of grad students. We杏吧专区檙e incredibly honored to have been a part of it, and we are proud of you.
Speaking of, we杏吧专区檇 love to be a part of your Commencement festivities! As you杏吧专区檙e posting photos and celebrating your special day, don杏吧专区檛 forget to tag @ulgradschool and use #ulgradlove so we can 杏吧专区渙oh杏吧专区 and 杏吧专区渁hh杏吧专区 at all the fun! (We promise not to be too jealous.)