Graduation Day: What You Need to Know

GRADUATION DAY:

What You Need to Know

The big day is finally here. After this, you will embark on the journey of a lifetime, and high school will seem like a distant memory. That’s why it is important to live in the moment on this day of friends, family, and celebration.

If you’re the oldest sibling or an only child, you probably don’t know much about graduating. And who could blame you? No need to worry though. If you follow these steps, everything will be fine:

1. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR CAP AND GOWN.

That seems obvious, but these are the items we leave behind most when frazzled.

2. PRINT OUT DIRECTIONS.

Stress can cause issues on every level. Print out or memorize directions to the ceremony location beforehand. Make sure your family knows where they’re going too.

3. WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES.

This applies more to women. You will be standing and walking more than you think. If your high heels are too steep, you risk face-planting on stage in front of everyone. A solid wedge or cute flats provide the most stability.

4. YOUR HAIR WILL BE UNDER A CAP.

If you hit the hair salon up graduation morning, keep in mind you will be wearing a cap at the ceremony. Bring it to your appointment so that the stylist can work around any inevitable issues.

5. WEAR SOMETHING YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE BEING PHOTOGRAPHED IN. More than likely, you will unzip or remove your gown while taking pictures after the ceremony. Wear something you love, because you’ll see it for the rest of your life in these photos.

6. TAKE LOTS AND LOTS OF PICTURES.

Duh. I mean did we really even need to tell you that? Consider getting a nice digital camera for this life event. Smart phones tend to take blurry photos with low resolution which are hard to see, let alone print.

7. RELAX.

You made it here because you worked hard. Remember that and enjoy the day with your friends and family.