Harvard University: Speech is a "bright spot"
As a top university in the United States, Harvard University is a hot spot for studying in the United States, and the history and tradition of graduation ceremony are naturally revealed here. In the graduation ceremony of Harvard University, the most important link is the graduation speech. Usually Harvard University gives two speeches every year: one is the graduation anniversary speech, and the other is the graduation speech. The speaker of the former is selected by the Senior Students' Committee, while the speaker of the latter is selected by the Harvard University Alumni Association. Most of these speakers are heavyweights in some fields. Their speeches not only reflect their wisdom in life, but also hint at social hotspots. For example, at the graduation ceremony in 2007, the speaker on the anniversary was former President Bill Clinton, and the speaker at the graduation ceremony was Bill Gates. In 2008, J.K. Rowling, the author of the novel Harry Potter, was invited as a guest speaker. In 2009, Steven Chu, the former American energy secretary and Nobel Prize winner, was invited as a guest speaker to express his views on the development of new energy. Since then, global climate issues and energy issues have also become hot topics in American society.
Stanford University: Like a carnival party.
If anyone is the most lively in the graduation ceremony of American universities, it is Stanford. The graduation ceremony of Stanford University usually begins in the morning. Under the guidance of the flags of various colleges, graduates wearing graduation hats and black graduation dresses enter the stadium. The entrance ceremony was not very gentle and solemn, and it was simply a carnival party. Graduates attending the ceremony expressed their excitement and excitement in various ways, singing and dancing, hugging each other or jumping. After the principal's speech, all the students will stand up, turn around and bow to the parents and family members in the audience, thanking their families for their parenting, financial assistance and selfless support. Then the ceremony came to an end, and the rostrum instantly turned into a big stage and became the world of all kinds of cheerful graduates.
Yale University: Simplicity and Emotion Coexist
Yale University has a long history. Founded in 170 1, it is the third university in American history and has a great influence in the United States. Compared with the splendor and noise of Stanford University and Harvard University, the graduation ceremony of Yale University seems a bit simple. On May 19 this year, Yale University held a graduation ceremony of 3 13, and 3 132 students and 2 honorary doctors from all over the world were awarded degrees. The graduation ceremony of Yale University is simple and traditional, usually held in the auditorium of the school, and it is packed. In addition to inviting celebrities to give speeches, the principal will also shake hands with graduates on the stage.
Columbia University: Solemn.
It belongs to a famous private school in the United States, and its medical school, law school, business school and journalism school are among the best. The Pulitzer Prize awarded by its journalism school is the highest honor in American journalism. The graduation ceremony of Columbia University has always been grand. Graduation ceremonies are usually held in the campus square and last for two to three days. At the beginning of the ceremony, the students entered the venue with soft and beautiful music, and the tutors and college leaders on both sides stood up to meet them. The atmosphere was solemn, followed by the usual leaders' speeches, reading out the list of graduates and celebrities' speeches. In addition, the graduation ceremony will be equipped with sign language interpreter, which is very intimate.
University of California: the most intimate graduation ceremony
The graduation ceremony of the University of California (UCLA) is the most cordial. UCLA was founded in 19 19, with a history of more than 80 years. The opening program of the extended graduation ceremony is the chorus "home of the brave". When designing the graduation ceremony venue, luxury and ostentation will not be considered, but freedom will be paid more attention to. The expanded campus design followed the artistic style of Lombardi Renaissance, which was the foothold of Zhang Ailing's trip to the United States. 20 1 1 The main venue of the graduation ceremony is a lawn square with flower beds on campus. The classical band invited at the graduation ceremony had strange musical instruments, and the band members actually wore formal kilts. This novel and bold idea adds a lot of color to the graduation ceremony. Throughout the graduation ceremony, several cameras recorded and tracked the whole process, and the whole venue was full of flowers and laughter.
After watching the graduation ceremony of the above American universities, are you also infected by that atmosphere? If you still have a goal, go after it boldly! Opportunities are only reserved for those who are prepared!