Decorating your graduation cap with your major’s inside joke.
DECORATING YOUR GRADUATION CAP WITH YOUR MAJOR’S INSIDE JOKE.
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Remember those final weeks? The frantic study sessions, the bittersweet goodbyes, and then, the sheer triumph of crossing the finish line. Among the many senior year rituals, one truly stood out for its pure, unadulterated joy: decorating that cap. It wasn't just about pomp and circumstance; it was our last, collective inside joke, a final declaration of who we were and what we'd endured.
For STEM majors, maybe it was a perfectly rendered circuit diagram or a pun about quantum physics only a handful of others would truly get. For humanities folks, perhaps a philosophical quip or a literary reference so obscure it felt like a secret handshake. And let's not forget those in demanding pre-professional tracks, often with some dark humor about all-nighters and caffeine. These weren't just designs; they were badges of honor, a silent nod to the countless hours in the library, the late-night debates, and the shared struggle that forged unbreakable bonds.
That cap, for a moment, wasn't just an academic accessory. It was a canvas for our unique journeys, a celebration of the quirky, niche knowledge we'd meticulously acquired. It was a tangible piece of the "us" that emerged from those hallowed halls. Whether you went all out with glitter and paint, or meticulously rendered a minimalist design, that cap held a piece of your senior year soul. It's a tradition many of us loved, a final, public wink to our cohort, a private chuckle at the challenges we overcame. What was on your cap? Share your story, because those inside jokes, they're part of the legacy we all share.