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Tag: graduation
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Pomp and Circumstance: How One March Became the Sound of Graduation
Most American graduations feature the same stately march, written by an English composer for a very different purpose. Here’s how it found its way into commencement ceremonies. Read more
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How to Write a Graduation Card That Actually Helps
Most graduation cards say the same few things. A few thoughtful sentences can give a graduate something to hold onto in the uncertain months ahead. Here’s how to write one worth keeping. Read more
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Parents of Graduates: Stepping Back Without Stepping Away
Watching a child graduate is joyful and disorienting. Here’s how parents can shift from manager to mentor, offer support without taking over, and handle their own feelings about the change. Read more
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Myth vs. Fact: Life After Graduation
Graduates hear plenty of advice, and some of it adds pressure without helping. Here are four common myths about life after graduation, and what tends to be true instead. Read more
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Commencement Means Beginning: What Graduates and Comeback-Makers Share
Graduation ceremonies mark an ending with a word that means a beginning. New graduates and people starting over after a setback stand at the same threshold, and the graduates get better advice. Read more
