Perspectives Articles
Mount Holyoke's commencement history
Think commencement. What images first come to your minds? White dresses, black gowns or the glorious moment of receiving a diploma? To many Mount Holyoke students, commencement is the most memorable moment in their academic lives; one that they have longed for four years.…
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Finish college in diapers
You are standing in the middle of the piazza, dressed in an absurd superhero costume or stripped only to your underwear and diapers. You are reading a scroll that tells a parody of your life in a poetic form. The public is throwing eggs and flour at you. Congratulations, you have just graduated from the University of Padova in Italy!…
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Graduations as a rite of passage
With all the pomp and fanfare that mark ceremonies in Ghana, there is one thing that always rings true: the achievements and failures of one member of society are regarded as those of the entire community. Whether it's the joyful naming ceremony to welcome a new individual into the warm embrace of the community, or the heart-wrenching funeral ceremony to bid goodbye to a family member, the community always stands together.…
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