That's how they did it in the middle ages, and that's how we do it now

[evilhippo]

So guys I, uh, have a degree now. How weird is that? The ceremony was pretty much what I expected it to be--fairly boring (save for one student's speech, which was wonderful, but he's been showing me up in my classes for four years, so I'd expect that from him), exceedingly long (every single one of us was handed our actual diploma, so well over a thousand names were called)... and it turns out there are only about two people in the the entirety of the Social Sciences division that I know.

And, up until today, I had no idea how steeped in tradition academic ceremonies really are. Also, I am considering getting my PhD just so I can wear the robes. Though I wouldn't get it from Chicago... ours are just maroon. I'd go to Barcelona or something, so I could have a fringed fez.

So, really there's a lot I should be writing. Yesterday was nuts, especially once my parents got here... We ended up crashing the party at the Museum of Science and Industry (technically the formal afterparty for the baccalaureate) in our street clothes. Which basically means, say, for my dad, who was the most outstanding example of disobeying the supposed fashion rules, a denim jacket, a paint-splattered t-shirt, and suspenders. Suspenders. Apparently a few kids mistook him for Santa Claus a few weeks ago (before he got his hair cut for my graduation). I love how my parents are a constant embarrassment. We put the truck's tailgate down while we were waiting for our table at the Medici today, too. I'm just going to pretend it's like a cultural thing or something. That's a good excuse, right? (All of this and I'm not technically embarrassed... more amused, really.)

P.S. I am still homeless.

Comments

[shichahn.livejournal.com]

Woohoo, congratulations! :DDDD

[flutingfrenzy.livejournal.com]

Also, I am considering getting my PhD just so I can wear the robes.

I know, right?

Congratulations!

[sketchyheart.livejournal.com]

CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING EDUCATED.

This is the second time I've gotten to give you congrats for this feat, and let me tell you, it's pretty weird.

ilu ;D

[windresistant.livejournal.com]

Congrats! Also, if you thought your ceremony was long, god be glad you don't go to OSU. Josh graduated with about 3,000 other people, and that was a small group. And yes... the robes. They are designed by the Pope I am sure.