Is it normal to not attend my college graduation ceremony?

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I am conflicted as to whether I should attend my own college graduation ceremony this May.

I have no relationship with my family. Although my ex-boyfriend and I are on good terms, I am not inviting him to my graduation because 1) That is awkward, 2) He may be dating someone in the next few months who would object to such a thing, and 3) I just want to move on with my life.

During college, I have been really upset with a lot of my peers. Primarily for whining about how life is so hard, you know, with Mommy and Daddy paying for their apartment rent, sorority dues and other expenses, and opportunities to travel abroad. To see them on this day, surrounded by people who love them and give them the world, would be too much for me.

However, I know I have some professors and classmates who would really like for me to attend graduation. I just think that it would be awkward, even embarrassing to attend and have no one from my family there. Most of my friends live far away anyway.

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  • anti-hero
    11 years ago

    I didn't go to my high school or college graduation. I just had them mail it to me.

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  • Maya05
    11 years ago

    I never went to my high school or college graduation. Seemed like a waste of my time.

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  • CheyChey
    11 years ago

    Go to the ceremony take pictures etc you might regret not going someday & for what? because you didn't want to face some annoying people? Don't let them rob you of this & don't rob yourself of this also. I'm graduating in September & even though my dad's presence will potentially ruin my graduation because he's an asshole, I'm going to that ceremony gonna wear than gown & collect my degree. I owe it to myself & so do you.

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  • mcshorty18
    11 years ago

    Oops. I probably should have read the whole thing. Graduating from COLLEGE is a huge achievement! Be proud of what you've done

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  • mcshorty18
    11 years ago

    If you worked hard in order to graduate, why wouldn't you attend your graduation ceremony? Graduating from high school is a HUGE achievement and you should be very proud of yourself!

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  • wigsplitz
    11 years ago

    I didn't go to my college graduation because it wasn't a big deal as far as I was concerned. I enjoyed getting the nice, REAL diploma in the mail, it was a much more satisfying experience than going through the theatrics of a ceremony.

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  • Theadage
    11 years ago

    Honestly, I didn't want to attend my high school graduation, but my friends forced me to go. Was it worth it in the end? Yes. It's one of those milestones in life that do not happen too often. Even if you were miserable while there, you can still know that you went and enjoyed yourself :) Because who gives a fuck what those spoiled children get/have. It's your time to shine.

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  • NeuroNeptunian
    11 years ago

    I wouldn't blame you.

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  • [Old Memory]
    11 years ago

    I never did uni..but i get really awkward with rewards & prize giving and stuff like that, I just like to treat myself privately and move on to the next thing. If i had a choice and could still receive my reward I'd rather have in the post! Though might go along and sit in the crowd to support friends :)

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