Graduation Day

Tuesday, today, is graduation day…bringing my MBA programme to a close. The end is here. The dissertations have been graded, the jobs have been secured and now, we’re off to Southwark Cathedral to grasp our diplomas. This may be my final walk across the academic stage.Tonight, I caught up with a friend from the programme who’s visiting from the States to attend the event. She left in late August and thankfully catching up with her tonight felt like she had never left. I love those types of friends. Over 30 countries were represented within our class of 63. So many are traveling from so far to attend and it will be refreshing to see them all again. It’s amazing how close you become as you spend SO many hours pounding through the coursework together.
Following the ceremony, we’ll have a reception at Vinter’s Hall and be done by 4PM–though knowing my class I know things will carry on well beyond late afternoon. Cheers to the end. Cheers to good friends.

Update: We had an action packed day with friends today. Registration was from 9AM for the 10:30 ceremony at Southwark Cathedral (on the Southbank). I registered and G scouted for a suitable guest chair to witness the big event. Following the ceremony we headed to a reception at Vintner’s Hall on the north side of Southwark Bridge. Then off to the pub with friends followed by a Southern Indian meal at my learning group’s favorite haunt. All and all a perfect day. Click here to see a few photos from the big day.