I've never really cared much for the 'walk across the stage and get your diploma' thing. I did it in high school because it wasn't really an option, but I've been able to avoid it ever since even though I've had a few opportunities. The thing is, it just seems like another manufactured celebration designed less to express pride in hard-earned accomplishments and more to stroke egos and siphon cash. In this line, see class rings, yearbooks, most student government, etc. etc...
Reason I bring this up is that I think I'm being kidnapped and forced at diploma-point to walk for my MA. My fellow grads told me I had to. The admin folks demanded that I had to, and most difficult to duck, the department chair, who I really like, asked me to.
feh. renting a gown is how much? My funding didn't cover wardrobe.
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can you make your own gown? what if you rode by really fast on your bike?
go naked?
I asked if I could wear a hefty bag. They didn't seem amused...
I didn't walk for my BS or my PhD. I think my parents are still pissed that I didn't, but I'm glad I didn't have to sit through the ceremonies.
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