(Aste) Hello everyone, my name is Aste and today I'm going to share my graduation experience.
I will also share some tips and advice.
So last summer I graduated from my undergrad International Tourism Hospitality Degree,
and this year I'm going to graduate from my Master's degree in Public Relations.
So University of Sunderland holds two graduation dates,
so one is in a summer time, and one is in the winter time.
It's really important for you to find out what actual date is your graduation going to be,
and I will show you where you can find it.
We had to receive the email in regards
to your graduation if your ceremony is held in summertime.
In this letter you can find the link, so just by clicking it a new tab will open,
and you will be able to see website with all graduation information.
At the bottom there are more links,
and one of them shows what date each faculty is graduating.
Let's go back.
And again, at the bottom you can find another link.
Here, you are able to book actual graduation tickets.
Graduates attend the ceremony for free, and can bring up to two guests free of charge.
More tickets are available to purchase should you wish to bring your whole family,
and executive boxes can be hired
for those wishing to bring a group between five and ten guests.
The second most important aspect that you need to know about graduation is your gown.
So you will be able to book it online, and I will quickly show you how to do it.
Let's click the same link that you have already received in your email.
Here, you can find another link where you will be able to book your gown,
which you will get at the Stadium of Light at your ceremony date.
Be careful when choosing the size,
and be especially precise with your hat measurements.
Also guys remember that you will have a deadline for booking your gown,
so don't forget it!
Because otherwise you might graduate without your gown.
If you're graduating in summer and your family or other guests are coming
to Sunderland and staying overnight,
I would highly recommend you to start looking into acommondations right now.
The room sell out really fast, and after a while it becomes really pricey.
And if you are planning to have a meal after your graduation somewhere in the city centre,
I would also highly recommend you to book the table prior the date,
like at least three or two days before,
as there will be loads of people, and you will struggle to find that.
So now after we discussed all of the logistics of graduation,
I will quickly show my own graduation, so here's the clip.
So, I really enjoyed my graduation experience.
It was basically the last time I saw my lecturers,
and just chit-chatting among everyone was amazing.
Of course the food was also great!
We were starving after graduation, and here comes my other tip:
guys, have a really really a really good breakfast before graduation.
Especially if your graduation is in the morning,
like 9 a.m. or 10 a.m, because you will be starving.
Girls, and here's advice to you,
don't wear any bad shoes, like any uncomfortable shoes with really high heels,
because you will be probably standing a lot on your feet.
So, it's just better not wear them.
Another advice for graduating, bring some safety pins
because the gown is moving quite a lot,
so it's just better to have some things that sort of hold it on.
However, don't worry about the hat, because I don't know I didn't experience
any problems with that, and I didn't see anyone struggling with that either so...
Just thinking about that gown itself.
And, lastly, just think about the weather.
Because it's UK you never really know if it's going to rain,
or it's going to be freezing winds, like just prepare for anything basically.
However, like when you're arriving to your graduation ceremony,
leave all your items with your guests or parents and just take your phone,
because you will find it difficult to leave your stuff anywhere,
and it's just it will be more comfortable for you.
And overall, guys, just enjoy your experience.
You really deserve it, and just good luck with your future career, bye!