May 2009 Purdue University Commencement

[wilbur51488]

I graduated in summer of 11' and it was pretty much the most impersonal graduation I wish I could say I was never a part of (I guess none of the undergrads were). I was so tempted to walk up to a microphone and say my own name, just to make a statement. That's how upset I was. I'm sure I would have been kicked out, but it would have been worth it. if someone has enough gumption to do it, ask someone to video tape it. I promise you, they'll notice that and might change the way they do things.

[toxic0teen]

dude....next year december 2010 i am graduating too with bachelors of science...this graduation ceremony is so disappointing...they dont even call the names of undergrads....the name just appears on the screen and the certificate is given by someone (p.s- not the president).

i thought purdue's graduation is very grand, but today i went to my friend's graduation ceremony(dec 2009) and it was sooo boring!!!!!!! very pooor!!!!!

[Sealy1986]

When you step off the graduation podium you know you made it . -George

[BiteHunter]

When I graduate in about a year and a half, if I can afford it, I am not going to do my commencement like this. I am going to pick up my diploma in the office or request that it be sent through the mail. Why should I march down for some community recognition? It seems egotistical and shallow. No one helped me get my grades or edified my life in college. So far, it's been all work. IDK. Commencements seem so 1950s, and useless.

[MrJohnnySharp]

There is nothing wrong with just wanting to get your diploma in the office, nothing wrong at all. However, for those who do like the formal ceremony of graduation, perhaps it's not very fair to say what they do is useless, being they might not feel it's so useless to Them. You have your way, and they have theirs. It's all good, no need to say anyway is useless or not. I hope you graduate as well, I been trying for six years, still have yet to do it. Man, life is tough.

[toxic0teen]

i agree with you...graduation ceremony of purdue is not useless, BUT its boring....but anyway, i am going to invite my parents in my graduation ceremony...its once in a lifetime thing so no matter what, its OUR MOMENT!

[dharma668]

Star filters kick ass!

[m1up]

great! First rateing.