Should i go to my graduation ceremony?

Question

i graduated with a degree 5 years ago from the same institution. i'm about to finish my MA and am due to graduate in the York Minster again. an impressive place to graduate admittedly.

but i just can't be arsed to be bored out of my tree for hours on end and getting my parents to come up. also i graduated with all my mates last time and haven't really got strong friendships with anyone on my course this year and quite a few of them generally annoy me.

will i regret it if i don't go?

Answer 1

Yes you should go. You have clearly worked hard and achieved a great deal. Be proud of yourself and what you have done. Hold you head up high and go and celebrate the occasion.

Answer 2

are you kidding me!!!  You busted your butt for all that time, you are leaving an amazing institution with a MASTERS!  You need to take part in the pomp and circumstance!!  Get your folks to attend and be proud of what you just did!!!

Congratulations!!!!!

Answer 3

you should go. its your big day to show the world what you are capible of

Answer 4

You yourself is your best firend. If you go to please yourself only? Be only good to yourself and others will see it wither you are there to graduate or not. Show all what a big girl you are!

Answer 5

You should go to celebrate what you have done... I regret not going to mines... Thats why i've continued with college so i can have that chance again!!!

Answer 6

I think you will. Just because you've graduated before doesn't mean you shouldn't go. Graduation is about celebrating an accomplishment, just invite some of your good friends that may not have taken the course, kind of like a cheering section, but just to sit there for support. You will feel good in knowing that you accomplished something and have a lot to talk about. You never know you may meet some interesting people, and they may have a good guest speaker. Not everyone who goes is going to have taken the course, so its a good chance to meet some new people.

Answer 7

i didnt go to mine.... that was 9 years ago and ive never regretted it at all.

cant remember what i did that day - but rest assured it was more fun than the graduation.

Answer 8

No, you don't have to go. You won't regret it, you already have your good memories from your previous graduation.

EDIT: I went to my graduation for my post-grad degree and I really could have missed it.

Answer 9

Eh, go to the ceremony.  Get your picture taken.  You went to school for the degree... not to make friends.  That's what the ceremony is REALLY all about.

I had thought about not bothering to go to my master's degree graduation ceremony.  I wasn't close to my fellow grad students, but I went anyway.  As the ceremony progressed, I was glad I chose to go.  I was proud of myself and my classmates.  I know my family was proud of me too.

Answer 10

I think that the ceremony is a waste of time. I did not even walk with my high school class, what was I going to do, not graduate from high school, everyone is supposed to do that!

The same is true of college, although I did let my parents see me walk for that one, albeit,reluctantly.

I can't imagine that you will regret it at some point down the line. The point of your schooling was not to perform some ancient ,meaningless ritual.

Answer 11

yes

Answer 12

yes! its an achievement-go!!!

Answer 13

I don't know if you'll regret it or not. A lot depends upon how you look at graduation.  When I get my Masters Degree, I will definitely march.  I don't care if my family comes or not - the time and effort that it has taken for me to obtain this level in my life is important to me.  I would not be concerned about friends who graduated with me - it would be purely personal with me. Some people don't want to sit for long hours and hear speeches, etc.  I understand that part - but for me, the opportunity to wear that robe and be honored in receiving that Masters means a lot to me.

Answer 14

no, you'll still have the memories of your first graduation

Answer 15

I didn't go to my graduation because I had contempt for my college.....I fulfilled every requirement except one ....I refused to pay 10 bucks more for the diploma.....I finished in 1999....but didn't get my diploma until 2002 when my dad paid the ten bucks.....and it was mailed to him.....I don't have it.....I sure as h**l don't regret not going...-wendy

...AND my degree in chemistry is just about worthless in today's job market

Answer 16

I'd go if only to make your parents proud again, It's only a few hours out of a lifetime and although I was disappointed at myson's graduation from Manchester Metropolitan I would not have missed it for the world

Answer 17

Yes you should go, what if you do regret it later? It will be too late then, you probably waste time doing other menial things anyways.

Answer 18

You have so many negatives about it, just skip it. You most likely will not regret it.

Answer 19

yes go, you will regret it later

Answer 20

Nobody on here can tell you what to do in this respect. If you don't wish to go then you don't. However, the fact that you are asking makes me think you really are unsure.  Time to be honest with yourself and perhaps write down the fors and against as in 'fors' pleasing your family if you are close to them 'against' the expense of graduating.  Hopefully, when you look at your list it will have made your mind up for you. By the way congratulations and well done!