To Walk or Not to Walk: The Pros and Cons of Skipping Commencement

Walk or not to walk? That is the question for many graduating seniors this year as they weigh the pros and cons of skipping their commencement ceremony.

There are many factors to consider before making this decision, but here are a few key points to keep in mind:

Pros

1. Commencement ceremonies can be very long and tedious.
2. They can be expensive to attend.
3. They can remind you how far you have come and how much work is left to do.
4. They can be a way to show your support for your classmates.
5. They can be a way to show your appreciation to your professors and mentors.
6. They can be a way to show your appreciation to your family and friends.
7. They can be a way to show your respect for the institution you are graduating from.
8. They can be a way to celebrate your accomplishments.
9. They can be a way to say goodbye to your friends and classmates.
10. They can be a way to say goodbye to your instructors and mentors.

Cons

1. Commencement ceremonies can be a long, boring process.
2. At times, you must stand silently.
3. You must wear a robe.
4. Yu must stand in line.
5. You must sit through a long procession.
6. You must stand in the hot sun.
7. You must stand in line for a long time.
8. You must sit through a long, boring ceremony.