I graduated from The University of Edinburgh on Monday with an M.Sc. in Geographical Information Sciences. I have always felt a bit overwhelmed at the pomp and circus that is the graduation ceremony. It is a time honoured ceremony that is a celebration of completing a course. Celebrating the commitment and hard work that allows the conferring of the academic (in this case) degree. The graduation was at the Usher Hall as the McEwan Hall, where The University of Edinburgh usually has graduation, is undergoing renovation.
I think I find graduation overwhelming as it is nerve-wracking crossing a stage in front of over a few thousand people, trying hard to remember how to walk normally.
I thought I would post a few of the photographs that I took on the day and a couple from friends timelines.
Edinburgh University Class of 2016 GIS / Earth Observation / GIS & Archeology
Kerst and myself.
Maria looking thoroughly delighted!
Nick, Will and Maia discuss the finer points of Python.
Ryan gives the ceremony the thumbs up.
The parental units and myself.
The published list.
Professor Bruno Labour's speech after receiving an honorary degree.