Commencement questions Options

[kcroxyoursox]

So they announced the times for the different schools to graduate. On the mass comm site, it's only scheduled on the calendar from 9am - 10am but something tells me it lasts a lot longer than that. Anyone here that already graduated remember how long your commencement took? There are four colleges graduating at my time, so I really doubt each college only takes 15 minutes to name all their students...

Also, does anyone know if restaurants take reservations for lunch/dinner on graduation day? We have about a group of 15 so I'd like to make reservations as opposed to having to wait for them to find a big enough table but I know that not many places take Valentine's reservations so I wanna make sure.

[Spectatrix]

The commencement itself took about 2 hrs, but we had to show up about an hour beforehand. Plus afterwards you have to troop on over to your college office to get your actual diploma.

A lot of places don't take reservations, but some do. Just call around and ask. We ate at Chez Suzette for my graduation dinner.

[woody]

mine took like 2.5-3 hours

[Dogmeat]

i'm going to be so fucking drunk during this whole thing

[kcroxyoursox]

i'm going to be so fucking drunk during this whole thing

then why even go?

[woody]

i recommend taking a book or an mp3 player

[Spectatrix]

Jim and I text msged each other during my commencement. Needless to say, I'm not walking when I get my M.S.

[schwab]

Jim and I text msged each other during my commencement. Needless to say, I'm not walking when I get my M.S.

i didnt walk for my BS so my parents are making me walk for the MS

[Dogmeat]

then why even go?

because if I don't my parents will write me out of their will

they've been telling me for 5 years now "if you dont walk you're out of the will!"

like all ... mad ... like ... ya know?

[Mommy]

im so glad i didnt walk. sounds so fucking boring

hah and my friends said i would regret it. pshhh

[theIncredibleEdi...]

Thank goodness for 1) ipod and 2) PSP during commencement

[woody]

i walked cause it's something i felt need to be done for myself. it was always, 'damn i can't wait til i walk knowing i finished college'. it was boring as fuck, but i'd do it again

This post has been edited by woody: Sep 26 2006, 07:34 AM

[Billy]

I guess ceremonial celebrations aren't all that important to me. I'd rather not walk, but I'm in the same boat as dogmeat.

[Spectatrix]

I walked for my B.S. because I knew my mother would be pissed if I didn't. No threats to write me out of her will or anything, but that wouldn't have bothered me... I've told her to will her crap to someone else, someone who won't just sell it all, and she refuses ("nobody else to give it to").

This post has been edited by Spectatrix: Sep 26 2006, 08:46 AM

[Hartmann]

I didn't walk and there was nothing my parents could do about it. They live 500+ miles away and they were busy with my other brother graduating high school (which is a huge accomplishment for him)

[kcroxyoursox]

what about the ring ceremony? did anyone go to that?

[Spectatrix]

I didn't get a Tech ring, so no.

[woody]

i got my ring after the ceremony during the summer, took me 2 weeks to get

[schwab]

i dont see the point in rings

[Hartmann]

I didn't go to the ring ceremony and I didn't get a ring... Just seemed like a waste of money.

[Tygriss]

what about the ring ceremony? did anyone go to that?

i did. it was funny. one guy got an empty box. one guy got a box with a ring that had someone else name in it. i got mine and it was ugly. so i had them remake it. and then there was the *ping ping* of people dropping their rings on the floor.

[Dogmeat]

what is the point of "class rings"?

I never got one in highschool either....

[Mommy]

what is the point of "class rings"?

I never got one in highschool either....

hey luk gize, i graduwated

This post has been edited by Jessica: Sep 27 2006, 09:05 AM

[woody]

i got a white gold class ring

but then found out i'm allergic to nickel

so i can't wear it

it sits in it's case. on the occasion that i do want to wear it, i gotta put cream on my finger so i don't break out

my wedding ring is tungsten for that reason

[kcroxyoursox]

i got a white gold class ring

but then found out i'm allergic to nickel

so i can't wear it

it sits in it's case. on the occasion that i do want to wear it, i gotta put cream on my finger so i don't break out

my wedding ring is tungsten for that reason

there shouldnt be nickel in white gold...

im allergic to nickel too and i didnt think gold created that reaction... all of my jewelry is sterling silver though so ive never encountered white gold or its reaction

then again maybe its different for different people

[Mommy]

there shouldnt be nickel in white gold...

im allergic to nickel too and i didnt think gold created that reaction... all of my jewelry is sterling silver though so ive never encountered white gold or its reaction

then again maybe its different for different people

depends on how many kts it is. if its only 10 or 18, there will be nickel in it. only 24 kt gold is pure.

[woody]

ya, my ring isn't 24

some white gold has nickel. depends on how it's made. some use another metal instead of nickel, i forgot what it is though.

sterling silver doesn't irrate me, nor does yellow gold

[impala454]

and then there was the *ping ping* of people dropping their rings on the floor.

lol same thing at the ceremony i went to. it's hard to tell which way is up on the box, and the rings kinda slide out of the slot during shipping so half of them fell on the floor right outta the box.

yeah ring ceremony = stupid, boring, pointless

i really like my ring though (14k + diamond chips)

[GOB]

lol same thing at the ceremony i went to. it's hard to tell which way is up on the box, and the rings kinda slide out of the slot during shipping so half of them fell on the floor right outta the box.

yeah ring ceremony = stupid, boring, pointless

i really like my ring though (14k + diamond chips)

is there any way to get it and avoid the ceremony? because i ordered mine yesterday and i told the lady i was going to be out of town that day, and she suggested that i just go to one of the other ceremonies (damn, who knew?).

[kcroxyoursox]

is there any way to get it and avoid the ceremony? because i ordered mine yesterday and i told the lady i was going to be out of town that day, and she suggested that i just go to one of the other ceremonies (damn, who knew?).

the balfour guy told me just go by the alumni center on thursday of the week the ceremonies are because they only go through wednesday

[Tygriss]

ya, my ring isn't 24

some white gold has nickel. depends on how it's made. some use another metal instead of nickel, i forgot what it is though.

sterling silver doesn't irrate me, nor does yellow gold

a large percentage of the white gold jewelry manufactured in the states have nickel in them. so the class ring people told me. it's what makes it look more gray than sterling silver. the white gold jewelry you can find in the asian markets (or places where they don't use nickel) are done with zinc and look a lot nicer in my opinion.

[kcroxyoursox]

balfour guy told me today that i should go for the 18k and hope that it has little enough nickel to not bother me. the 18k is over $600 and i really dont want to spend that much on the possibility that it MIGHT not irritate me

ive come to terms with possibly not being able to get the officially licensed ring because it only comes in yellow and white gold (and yellow gold is ugly so no thank you)

anyone know any jewelers here that do tech rings in something like sterling silver or platinum?

[Mommy]

why do you want a ring? im just curious. i mean, when it starts to get that expensive, i dont really see a point. enlighten me

[impala454]

is there any way to get it and avoid the ceremony? because i ordered mine yesterday and i told the lady i was going to be out of town that day, and she suggested that i just go to one of the other ceremonies (damn, who knew?).

i'm pretty sure you don't have to go to any of them...

[kcroxyoursox]

why do you want a ring? im just curious. i mean, when it starts to get that expensive, i dont really see a point. enlighten me

i didnt get a ring in high school because i didnt see the point because i knew i wouldnt wear it past high school graduation. plus i wanted to save the money for a college ring because i felt that it meant more, as college was a choice that i consciously made and im damn proud that im graduating summa cum laude (barring any disasters) after 3.5 years.

im proud of my school. im proud of my accomplishments. i think i have earned the right to reward myself with something nice that has meaning to me even if others dont see it that way.

i dont like that its that expensive. im hoping to find a way so i dont have to spend that much money. unfortunately, my nickel allergy seems to be working against me, which is why ive given up on the official ring. i dont want to pay for the higher karat status unless i know for sure its a solution. even then id still prefer to go with something like sterling silver if i can find a jeweler who will do it because how much i spend will not make me prouder of where i am in life.

[GOB]

why do you want a ring? im just curious. i mean, when it starts to get that expensive, i dont really see a point. enlighten me

do you (eventually) want an engagement ring? i know you weren't one of the people a while back arguing that it should be $10k, but i doubt most women end up with $500 rings.


and my view is the same as KC. i'm proud as hell of getting myself (for the most part) through this place. and i was involved in a lot of crap with my college, so it's just something to remember it by. it's a great networking tool, too, especially in the industry where i'll be working.


and i want to punch somebody in the face and leave the double-t impression





KC, the men's 18karat is almost $900. that's why i went cheap and got the 10 with diamonds. this is just the "officially licensed" tech ring. you can get other styles that are still tech college rings.

[GOB]

i'm pretty sure you don't have to go to any of them...

yeah i didn't think any of my friends had gone before, so i just want to pick it up.

i'll probably call a week before the ceremony and see if i can get it.

[Mommy]

do you (eventually) want an engagement ring? i know you weren't one of the people a while back arguing that it should be $10k, but i doubt most women end up with $500 rings.


and my view is the same as KC. i'm proud as hell of getting myself (for the most part) through this place. and i was involved in a lot of crap with my college, so it's just something to remember it by. it's a great networking tool, too, especially in the industry where i'll be working.


and i want to punch somebody in the face and leave the double-t impression





KC, the men's 18karat is almost $900. that's why i went cheap and got the 10 with diamonds. this is just the "officially licensed" tech ring. you can get other styles that are still tech college rings.

yeah i want an engagement ring. as long as it looks nice and lasts a while, i dont care the price. I hate big rocks so something simple and cheap is fine.


i wasnt saying anything bad. i was honestly curious about why. she gave a very good answer. it wasnt WELL MOMMY AND DADDY SAID I COULD GET ONE AND ITS LIKE SUPER EXPENSIVE. so yeah, great job KC on your hard work and your accomplishments. Get your ring, girl!

[GOB]

yeah i want an engagement ring. as long as it looks nice and lasts a while, i dont care the price. I hate big rocks so something simple and cheap is fine.


i wasnt saying anything bad. i was honestly curious about why. she gave a very good answer. it wasnt WELL MOMMY AND DADDY SAID I COULD GET ONE AND ITS LIKE SUPER EXPENSIVE. so yeah, great job KC on your hard work and your accomplishments. Get your ring, girl!

yeah, and i think the gold quality has something to do with how the metal stands up. the 10k ring has a lot of copper in it, so it eventually loses the shiny factor and looks more like a penny.

plus you can't hang out with these people without a ring:

[Mommy]

yeah, and i think the gold quality has something to do with how the metal stands up. the 10k ring has a lot of copper in it, so it eventually loses the shiny factor and looks more like a penny.

plus you can't hang out with these people without a ring:

i see why you both want a ring though. youre proud. i wasnt proud so i guess thats why i didnt understand the allure

[GOB]

and the captain planet part. i want to be a planeteer (but not the little indian kid because his power was like love or something worthless).

[kcroxyoursox]

all i want is a texas tech ring in a metal that doesnt contain nickel

i hate yellow gold
18k white gold is still made up of 25% nickel
i would say platinum but i know its even more expensive, and like jessica said, its not worth dipping into my ira for or anything if i can find a more frugal alternative.

id prefer sterling silver because thats what my jewelry i have now is made out of and i have no reactions to it. however, ive yet to find a jeweler that can do the double t design (which is the point of the tech ring) in a sterling silver band.

[Mommy]

all i want is a texas tech ring in a metal that doesnt contain nickel

i hate yellow gold
18k white gold is still made up of 25% nickel
i would say platinum but i know its even more expensive, and like jessica said, its not worth dipping into my ira for or anything if i can find a more frugal alternative.

id prefer sterling silver because thats what my jewelry i have now is made out of and i have no reactions to it. however, ive yet to find a jeweler that can do the double t design (which is the point of the tech ring) in a sterling silver band.

i think there might be something you can coat the inside of the ring with that will keep the nickel from reacting with your skin. look into that if you cant find a jewler

[kcroxyoursox]

i think there might be something you can coat the inside of the ring with that will keep the nickel from reacting with your skin. look into that if you cant find a jewler

yeah the lady at stuarts jewelers suggested painting it with nail polish. but why spend $$$$$ on something nice to then crap it up

if i cant find what im looking for then i wont get anything. yes its something i really want but im not throwing that kind of money away without it being what i really want. it may sound picky and demanding, but its my money and my ring.

maybe i should save the money and just buy a puppy...

[Mommy]

yeah the lady at stuarts jewelers suggested painting it with nail polish. but why spend $$$$$ on something nice to then crap it up

if i cant find what im looking for then i wont get anything. yes its something i really want but im not throwing that kind of money away without it being what i really want. it may sound picky and demanding, but its my money and my ring.

maybe i should save the money and just buy a puppy...

thats what i was going to suggest but i didnt want to sound ghetto....clear fingernail polish. works like a charm

[woody]

just get a tattoo of a ring....

[schwab]

yeah the lady at stuarts jewelers suggested painting it with nail polish. but why spend $$$$$ on something nice to then crap it up

if i cant find what im looking for then i wont get anything. yes its something i really want but im not throwing that kind of money away without it being what i really want. it may sound picky and demanding, but its my money and my ring.

maybe i should save the money and just buy a puppy...

why get the ring, you might wear it for maybe a year after you graduate then you will just get tired of it

[kcroxyoursox]

I found an email address for some jewelry place here in town and i emailed them my dilemma. the lady that replies said they have a ring that they might be able to cast in sterling silver for me. she said the cost would be about $150 so some time next week i will head on over and talk with them.

now thats more in my price range

[woody]

rhodium

that's the other thing some jewlers coat white gold in

[Spectatrix]

and the captain planet part. i want to be a planeteer (but not the little indian kid because his power was like love or something worthless).

Heart!

[Deacon]

just for future grads...it is fucking hot as hell in that waiting area/gym during the may and august commencements so gress accodringly or youll schweaty your balls off