This is it... the lead up to Graduation
This is it.
It usually only happens once in your lifetime. It's a special day where your family comes together just for you. It's a chance to say goodbye to friends and hello to new beginnings. It's what you've studied three of four years for. It's the moment when you realise no more deadlines, no more assignments, no more late night library sessions, no more dragging books around and no more running around like a headless chicken trying to get that piece of work handed in. It's also the moment you leave the city you've grown to love and the student community you've built up full of incredible people.
This is moment when you throw your cap up in the air and it's all over... Graduation.
The experiences shared and the memories made are unforgettable and this day is all about 'putting the cherry on top'. It's about tying everything together and putting a full stop on one special sector of your life.
My name is Lola (as some of you may already know) and I'm about to graduate this year and I'm going to share my journey with you.
Only 6 weeks left at university and the whole graduation is being overshadowed by the big D. Such a big chunk of work is looming over me and dominating my life, but I enjoy the challenge and have learned a lot. You guessed it- dissertation.
Nevertheless, I decided to make planning graduation my little break or 'treat' if you like, from the world of dissertation.
I really enjoy organising and planning projects, trips and events. Figuring out the best plan for transport, accommodation, times, costs and overall schedule and itinerary may seem a hassle or bore, but I love getting my hands dirty and becoming involved in this kind of thing.
What I love more is seeing all this brought together and come to life and see the smiling faces of the people I've helped; including the feeling I get myself once it's all happening. The good, bad and the ugly are all part of life and learning and reflecting on things to be more organised for the next life event.
This is where my travel planning and budgeting experience and comes into play. I want to try and share any inside info, tips and advice about the whole graduation with you. Oxford is such an incredible city too, let's enjoy it one last time!
Just so you don't miss out, I’ve decided to write this blog about the process to get some help sorting graduation out.
Plans of action:
1) confirm the dates and times of graduation via Brookes website Click here for dates
2) figure out who will come and if they can come
3) book tickets via pip (personal information portal) 'My graduation planner'
4) book accommodation for everyone (tips in the next blog)
5) plan transport and logistics
6) keep up to date with happenings via pip, Facebook and the Brookes website Link to Facebook page
7) sort out all the admin stuff (results, extras)
8) make sure you're there on time and have a cracking day
More to come...
This may seem like a lengthy list, but don't let it out you off. It's designed to help you make sure everything is covered and everything runs smoothly. It's worth the effort. Your graduation is a once in a lifetime event and the build up is part of the excitement.
This was just an introduction to the ins and out, ups and downs and plans of action. Follow my journey as an upcoming graduate and learn a few things along the way.
Watch out for the next blog coming soon about planning accommodation for your friends and family and also registering for graduation.
See you on the flipside! Click here to see what else you've missed!
Lola
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