Graduation
By SugarPlumPosts - 13:53
On
the 17th July I graduated from the University of
Nottingham with a degree in Law.
With
an 8:15am start I wasn't feeling too thrilled, excited or even nervous
at this point. I was tired and felt like I couldn't be bothered with
the day ahead. My parents didn't come so I knew that I was probably
going to be bored or even alone most of the time... But I got up at
the crack of dawn, dragged my make-up brushes on my face, threw on my
dress and attempted to look nice. I did a minimal make-up look, with
a hint of pink shimmer on my eye lids and a dusting of dark brown in
my crease for a little definition.
My
dress was from boohoo and I absolutely LOVE IT! It was £20 which is
a bargain and I loved the style and pattern of the dress (buy
HERE).
It had an open bit on the back, but not too open so I could still
wear a bra (result!) and it was a bodycon midi dress. It was quite
formal but I'm so glad I wore this dress. I didn't actually manage to
get any photos of me in it without the graduation gown on but
hopefully you can see how pretty it is.
The
walk to the venue was half an hour (I wish I never bothered with my
hair now...) and when I got there I felt flustered and like I wanted
to head straight back home again. I picked up my gown and
motor-board, got dressed and went on a mission to find my two best
friends who did law with me. When I found these guys and met their
parents I actually had a lot of fun! Many MANY photos were taken
throughout the day and overall it was a lovely experience to
celebrate years of fun and studying with my friends. The ceremony
wasn't too long. I did get a little nervous when I had to go up on
stage and shake the vice-chancellor's hand and get my certificate,
but you're only on the stage for a matter of seconds so it wasn't
that bad.
My
boyfriend graduated on the same day, just a few hours later, so when
he got out I spent the rest of the day with him and his family
gallivanting off around the university campus taking lots of photos
haha. It turned out to be a sunny summers day which was perfect.
This
did turn out to be an expensive day. With the gown hire coming to a
£45 charge to wear it for a few hours and photos were hideously
expensive. Even guest tickets were £20 each which in my opinion was
a bit steep. But this is the only time in my life I will get to
graduate and on a whole I am glad I did attend the day.
Although
this was an emotional day knowing that I'd finished my degree and I
was moving on, this was also a day of happiness and celebration of
success. There were moments when I felt extremely proud and happy to
have attended such an amazing and beautiful university and also
moments when I felt down at the realisation that my studies were over
and I would not be returning to lectures in September. I have enjoyed
every second of my University experience and I would gladly do it all
over again!
Did
any of you graduate this summer? Any of you going to University this
September/October?
1 comments
you look really cute in your little cap and gown
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