Yesterday's graduation ceremony was a whirlwind affair and I can only hope my pictures will turn out alright.
I was the last few to go up the stage as I was one of the prize winners and recipient of diploma with merit. Firstly, my heels were killing me. Secondly, my heart was thumping loudly as I was waiting for my turn at the side of the stage.
I handed over my card, and walked down the aisle as the emcee finished announcing my name and achievements. The director of business school congratulated me as I shook his hand and we posed for the camera man. Then it's over, and I was taking this big turn to go back up to the seats.
I'm glad that I managed to take some photos with my friends since it was so chaotic after the whole event. The place is too small to accommodate so many people. It's also the first time the buffet spread was wiped clean. I guess the guests and students must be hungry, as our ceremony was the evening session. I collected my new alumni card after trading in my matric card during registration.
It's too bad I did not manage to take photos with the lecturers. I didn't even see them.
I returned my gown, had a plaque done, bought a graduation bear - courtesy of my mother, and paid for the official photos.
How many times can you graduate from Polytechnic? How many chances are there to win a prize?
Indeed, this milestone in my life is something I will treasure always simply because of the experiences and memories cannot be gained through other means.
I daresay, I have no regrets choosing the diploma route, choosing Temasek Polytechnic, choosing the Business course. It was the right choice I made almost 3 years ago. There may be times I lament that secondary school is the best education period, but there are unforgettable moments in polytechnic too.
