Graduation may mark the same milestone everywhere, but the way students celebrate it couldn’t be more different. Behind every quirky ritual lies history, symbolism, or student rebellion. Here’s how some of the world’s most fascinating graduation traditions started.
DIPLOMA CIRCLE – SMITH COLLEGE, USA
The college emphasised solidarity among graduates
How it works: Graduates receive a diploma on stage — but it’s randomly assigned. After the ceremony, they gather in a circle and exchange diplomas until everyone has the correct one.
How it started: The practice emerged as a symbolic gesture reinforcing Smith’s values of community and collective achievement rather than individual spotlight.
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