Graduation from high school
and college is no small feat.
Transitioning from twelve years
of education to adulthood
or to four or more years
of college is a journey.
For those like me,
who returned to college
later in years,
this is commendable
and requires will-power as well.
During the educational journey
there are many
expectations to consider
and goals to achieve.
So, once a graduate,
it’s a great accomplishment.
The persistence should not
be taken for granted.
To all graduates,
Congratulations!
Still, it’s only the beginning
of a new chapter in life….
the saga continues…
It always does
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This is true…
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This is a big accomplishment indeed! One of the most eye-opening experiences I had was when I attended my older sister’s Master’s graduation ceremony. There we’re so many families that we’re cheering so loudly for the graduates they knew, that at first it annoyed me. Then, although I can’t remember how, I found out this was because many of those students we’re the first one’s in their families to finish college. Then it all made sense. Now I feel like it was a privilege to be able to witness such an important event for those families.
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Yes, that is true. Some are first generation graduates, some like me returned as a non-traditional student returning later in life. Some have beat obstacles like health, finances, and loss. While I was enrolled I lost both parents 8 months a part, and I had surgery.
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I’m glad you were able to overcome all those challenges! I don’t imagine it was easy.
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Thanks, it was all about determination.
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Oops, I misspelled “were” several times in the above comment. It was the stupid auto-correct on my phone, I swear! This is my first smart phone, and sometimes I wonder if it’s really all that smart…
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I’m happy to know I’m not the only one. You do pretty good.
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I have a graduate this year. He’s my third (child and graduate). It’s such a bitter sweet time, but I am so proud of the young man he has become.
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Congratulations! Yes, it can be bitter sweet, but it’s also rewarding.
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