3 Reasons Why We Should Embrace Graduation Season
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Graduation and college season is in full effect! My social media timelines are full of graduation photos, preparations, events and soon-to-be parties.
“Tis the season of adulthood” is what I like to call it, because once you cross that stage, you have “graduated” into independence and the world of responsibility.
True story – I actually had a toothache throughout my high school graduation. My classmates and the audience were pumped and loud and so was my tooth! Although I am not fond of that memory, I am still grateful and I ended up having a great day.
During my college graduation, I actually crossed the stage with my son baking in my belly. It’s memories like this that make me look back and say, “I came, I saw, I conquered,” which, by the way, was the motto for my high school class.
Although some of the ceremonies can be a little too long and boring, here are my top 3 reasons of why we should fully embrace graduation season:
1. Powerful Commencement Speeches:
There is nothing like a moving, goose-bumped commencement speech to get you encouraged and inspired. Graduations are super-charged and exciting! Who wants to sit thru a boring, dry commencement speech? Not me!
Well, billionaire investor, Robert F. Smith, did not come only come to deliver a polished commencement speech, but something more green!
At the 2019 ceremony for Morehouse College, Smith released all the graduates of their student loan debt! Talking about powerful.
Memes all over social media were trying to reclaim their time (such as myself) as a Morehouse graduate so they can have their student loans paid off too.
Salty moment – I’m still paying on my student loans, and I graduated in 2006! ? (Those Morehouse graduates are truly blessed!)
If anyone wants to pay off my loans, holla at your girl!
“My family is going to create a grant to eliminate your student loans!” -Robert F. Smith told the graduating Class of 2019 @RFS_Vista #MorehouseGrad2019 pic.twitter.com/etG8JhVA46
— Morehouse College (@Morehouse) May 19, 2019
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2. A Different World
In my opinion, one of the best effective shows of the 90’s was college life show, A Different World.
The show was centered around a fictional institution (Hillman College) highlighting the college life of different students, with diverse personalities, backgrounds and ambitions.
The HBCU-represented (Historically Black College & Universities) show gave young audiences hope and a burning desire to go to college. I was so inspired, it was one of the reasons I decided to go. I was yearning to experience the college life as they did at Hillman.
During many of her interviews, one of the shows’ biggest stars, Jasmine Guy, stated the college enrollment at HBCU’s doubled during the time the show aired. The impact was absolutely amazing.
Back in 2016, in honor of graduations and college season, daytime show host, Steve Harvey, invited the cast to discuss the ongoing impact of the show.
Steve Harvey pictured with the cast of 90’s show, A Different World
Did you watch this show? Who were your favorite characters? Your favorite episode? Did this show prep you for your college life?
3. College Essentials
As mentioned above, going to college is all apart of the transition to becoming an adult. Get your stuff together, young people!
- Make sure you have all your enrollment and financial paperwork in order. Don’t show up on campus without all the necessary information. Be prepared. First Lady Michelle Obama has been a advocate of young people not only going to college, but actually completing college. She stresses the importance of financial aid and being to apply yourself. Keep a binder or folder of all needed essentials for your first big day on campus.
- Stay in the dorms. Nothing says college life like staying in college housing or dormitories. Get the full throttle experience so you can have something exciting to talk about when you see your family or friends. Get that “Hillman” experience.
Congratulations to all the graduates of 2019!
Smooches!
