After I graduate I'm planning to go to Grad school at another university. Should i go to the graduation ceremony for my bachelor's degree and then again later for my Masters? or just skip my bachelor's and go to only my masters ceremony? OR... i could go to my bachelor's ceremony but only invite my parents and brothers and then invite my relatives and friends to my masters ceremony.
2007-03-13 12:54:22 · 5 answers · asked by Bettie_T 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
go to both honestly you never know what could happen between now an when you get your masters. I lost my dad in between high school and college and it helps to know he was there for me during the diploma grad
2007-03-13 13:03:23 · answer #1 · answered by Crystal B 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
One of the factors is distance. For most families it doesn't really matter whether you're far away with the bachelors degree. Your family will show up for graduation, no matter where you're in school. Also, you will have a bunch of friends there. Go through it.
For your masters, your family may not think its a big deal or you may not think its a big deal. If you do a thesis, its much harder to plan when you'll be done. A lot of people don't go to graduation because they have been done with classes for a year or more and don't feel connected anymore. They may not even be on campus by then. Every university is different and things change, so don't assume that they will or will not have a big ceremony. Unless you're tired of the whole thing by the time you finish, or you won't have any friends or family there, do that one too. Getting hooded on stage is pretty cool. Six people from my department went through graduation together (we NEVER graduate that many at once), my closest friend from grad school was graduating too, a bunch of our favorite faculty members were there, and some of my family showed up. If all of those factors hadn't combined I wouldn't have gone, but I'm glad I did. So, go through this one now and decide about the next one when you get there. Congrats!
2007-03-13 22:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by pag2809 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am kind of in the same situation as you. I am going straight to grad school after getting my bachelor's degree. I would suggest going to your graduation ceremony. At my school, they don't really make a big deal out of getting your masters. Each master's program has their own seperate smaller ceremony instead of celebrating with the entire university. Therefore, if you skip your undergrad graduation, you might miss out. It will be even more important if you are going to a different grad school. Plus, if you do invite your family and friends, it will be another opportunity for them to give you presents!
Congrats on the upcoming graduation and good luck with grad school!
2007-03-13 20:57:21 · answer #3 · answered by smm_8514 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your graduation ceremony is really for your parents than you. I mean who wants to sit in the sun for an hour or two when you can go out partying with your friends, right? But it's a chance to thank your parents for supporting you throughout the college years and they can feel proud of their son or daughter. All they have to show for after four years is the graduation, especially if you have been living away from home.
2007-03-14 00:00:57 · answer #4 · answered by gradjimbo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to both. It will be a nice memory and I am sure your family will appreciate it. They will be so proud of you.
2007-03-13 21:41:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋