Introduction
Graduation is the action of receiving or conferring an academic degree or the ceremony that is sometimes associated, where students become Graduates. Before the graduation, candidates are referred to as Graduands. The date of graduation is often called degree day. The graduation itself is also called commencement, convocation or invocation.
Graduation Speeches
A public speech given by a student or by alumnus of a university to a graduating class and their guests. Common themes of the graduation speech include wishing the graduates well in the "real world", cautioning that the world of academe is a special place where they were taught to think (a common variation contradicts this view).
Graduation Gifts
Graduation gifts have become a tradition and a social duty. In the past, gifts like a pen or a paper weight were considered popular, but nowadays graduates prefer other trendy gifts, like: a trip to Europe, iPod, laptop, car, digital camera, etc.
Graduation Messages and Quotations
- Cherish your memories,
but look forward...
Treasure your friendships
but reach outward...
Learn from the past
but move onward...
Live each day with hope
and climb upward... - Today becomes a special day
When you are truly on your way
To gather all the knowledge gained
Each moment spent so wisely framed
We wish you luck in all you do
With all that's good and right for you
To seize the day with all it's power
Accomplishments of all the hours
Each day a new road that you see
To bring you knowledge constantly
Know that you have done your best
Proud that you have reached your quest
So on this day of perfect light
We see the glow so very bright
And there's a world for you to see
A place that holds you sacredly - With the passing of time
you have acquired knowledge,
understanding and friendship.
With the help of many you are
prepared to meet tomorrow's challenges. - As your final year comes to an end,
pause to reflect upon the memories
which have brought you tears and joy.
Graduation Quotes