Emily Groce
Graduation to me means that I can tell myself “ I did it” and begin a career in a field that I know for a fact I will be successful in. Emily G.
Harper College will be closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day.
Read what graduation means to the Class of 2024, who they'd like to thank, and what are their next steps. Graduates: Click here to submit your own custom profile.
Graduation to me means that I can tell myself “ I did it” and begin a career in a field that I know for a fact I will be successful in. Emily G.
To me, graduation means I hit a milestone, and all the hard work has paid off. Gilberto S.
[Graduation] ... means a lot coming from a Hispanic household being the first generation to go to college and earn something. Jocelyne C.
It was hard working full time and trying to be an A student I did it and it make me proud, now I smile and think it was not hard at all. Tetiana J.
To me, graduation means embracing the lessons I've learned, cherishing the friendships I've made, and stepping confidently into the future... Zun Zun M.
Graduation is not just a celebration, but also a culmination of all the hard work you put into your education in ways that fit your values and beliefs. Zain R.
Graduation means everything to me. It’s the culmination of six years of hard work, commitment, and dedication. William S.
[Graduation] It's the culmination of a lot of work William O.
Graduation represents a significant milestone in one`s journey of personal and professional growth. Velichka P.
Graduation is another checkpoint in my ongoing journey. It’s the unfortunate conclusion of my time at Harper, but it’s also the beginnings of my next steps. Maddy S.
Graduation, for me, symbolizes accomplishing a major achievement and represents a significant milestone in my life. Vanesa V.
Graduation to me, means accomplishing your ambitions and creating new ones along the way, however, graduation certainly does not mean the end of learning. Timothy M.
Graduation signifies a milestone of achievement and transition, marking the completion of a particular phase of education and the beginning of a new chapter in life. Tiara C.
Graduation signifies a remarkable achievement and a meaningful milestone in my life. Stacie HM.
Graduation signifies breaking barriers ... benefiting not just myself but also inspiring and enabling others in my family to strive for their educational dreams. Silvia G.
[Graduation] Means I can finally be able to start my career and out of school! Stephanie C.
[Graduation] To me it is a big achievement that celebrates all the hard work you did and the new opportunities ahead. Sanjana K.
Graduation means another accomplishment in life, knowing it was a struggle to get here , but also very proud of myself. Samantha L.
Graduation means getting one step closer to my career and doing what I have always dreamed of. Samantha F.
Graduation means to me the end of one journey and the beginning of another. Patricia R.
It's not just about getting a diploma; it's about showing myself that I can achieve my goals and start a new chapter in my life. Olga B.
Graduation means that I have taken a big step in pursuing my passion and goals. Nina Y.
Graduation means celebrating your accomplishments, being happy that I passed all of my classes ... and that graduation is a blessing moment to help you become successful in life. Miranda W.
[Graduation means] one step closer to becoming a lawyer Melanie A.
As a first-generation graduate, I am incredibly thrilled and grateful to have reached this significant educational milestone. Marilou M.
Graduation means the end of the beginning. It is also a testament to my ability to advocate for myself. Mariah B.
Graduation is a big achievement for me. It signifies the end of something I've worked diligently for, and the beginning of something new. Louise KS.
[Graduation means] money Lily P.
...Graduation represents years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. Laura A.
Graduation is a deeply touching moment where I reflect on my journey with gratitude and excitement for the future ahead. Khrystyna V.
Thank you so much for the love and support you have given me the past two and a half years, everybody! Kevin M.
Graduation for me represents the culmination of a journey marked by my fiery will, a passionate drive for what I do, and the innate desire to influence society. Kevin LR.
Graduation to me means more opportunities to succeed in life. It means I accomplished another goal I set for myself and I’m on to accomplish my other goals. Kendra S.
Graduation means new beginnings to me; a time for a fresh start doing something I love. Kayla S.
To me, graduation signifies success, as it represents achieving goals and taking another step forward in one's journey. Kawthar EJ.
Graduation symbolizes resilience, determination, and the value of hard work, breaking through barriers and defying expectations. Katelynn T.
Graduation is an important step into adult independence and a symbol of how far I’ve come since I began my journey in education. Katelyn F.
The completion of a degree or program represents the closure of a significant phase in my life, filled with challenges, triumphs, and memories. Kailene S
[Graduation] It means that I have taken the next step in what is the long game of life. Justin F
Graduation is a great honor, the fruit of my labor and hard work. I get to show my family and friends how far I've come thanks to their tremendous help! Jose E.
Graduation is a celebration commemorating all the hard work and dedication that I have put toward becoming a better version of me. Jordan G.
[Graduation means] ... being a first-generation graduate, and feeling proud to have done what I set out to do. Jessica B.
Graduation is recognizing and appreciating the hard work and effort during my past two years at Harper College. Jerico D.
Graduation means that I overcame the biggest obstacle I set for myself. Jennifer H.
Each step of this journey has been marked by dedication and perseverance, and as I cross the stage, I carry with me the lessons learned and the memories cherished. Jay S.
Graduation is not the end, I think of it as a milestone which signifies all the hard work I had to put in to get here. Jay L.
Graduation is small steps towards big s future. Javeria A
[Graduation means] Taking another step towards a new point in life. Jacqueline M.
[Graduation] ...means I have accomplished a goal that I set for myself. It also means overcoming some very difficult challenges. Jackson C.
There is no unrewarded effort :) Iva D.
[Graduation] it means a new stepping stone full of adventures and achievements to come. Iesha M.
[Graduation] To me ... means taking the next big step toward our future dream, to start a new day. Ian H.
[Graduation means] That I am one step closer to being a high school teacher! Gabby G.
As someone who has been working while going to school part time, I see this graduation as me achieving a huge goal! Erin A.
Graduation represents a significant milestone, not just for the individual graduating, but also for their family, friends, and community. Katherine S.
I am so glad I came to Harper to first study ECE and then move on to Honors classes, the Germany study abroad, and my AA. Emiko O.
I'm graduating college for me and my grandparents who have passed away. Elizabeth K.
...I want to thank my mom and my dad, without them I would not be here today, they made sure that I was able to go to college and finish my education. Elizabeth C.
[Graduation] It means I have completed what I have worked so hard to earn while I was already working in my field Elissa S.
Graduation means you get to close out an important chapter of your life and start a new one. Dylan P.
It means that I have accomplished what I set out to do two years ago and that all the sacrifices were worth it! Donna RC
Graduation is a accomplishment and going to the next level of your journey. Daeja B.
"Graduation is not the end, but it's the beginning of great things to come." Daniela E.
Graduation, to me, is like reaching the summit of a challenging mountain I've been climbing for years... it's a testament to my resilience, curiosity, and passion for learning. Charra H.
[Graduation] It means peace in my life because it reminds me that although there's so much happening the peace eventually arrives. Bridgette FA
Graduation signifies the culmination of dedication and the realization of hard-earned success and achievement. Brandon A.
What graduation means to me is that we all worked so hard to get where we are today and it's a blessing that we got to share this moment on graduation Brianna M.
Graduation means the start to new beginnings and a whole world of new possibilities. Brady C.
[Graduation] It marks the end of an era in my life. It also shows that my effort weren’t futile... Bisola B.
The feeling on walking on the stage means to me that I have completed this chapter in my life and look ahead to the future. Axel A.
Graduating from Harper College ... pushes me to work hard to be able to graduate again in higher institutions with more degrees and more diplomas! Athea SR.
[Graduate means] A lifelong journey of schooling coming to an end. Ashley T.
Graduation means finally finishing all the hard work, and reaching my goal. Asfa A.
Graduation to me means a lot, I was able to gain my supply chain management certifications and I'm very happy about that. Arjun B.
The world of education is very important to me so being able to graduate is such an important milestone in my career as an educator. Amanda E.
[Graduation] It means that I am now able to fulfill dreams that I have always dreamt of achieving. Alyssa GT.
Being able to graduate from a prestigious college like Harper College gives me and my family a great joy, the time I spent at Harper will always remain in my heart. Alvaro J.
Graduation means another successful step in my path to following my dreams. Alexandria S.
[Graduation] ... means that I made a major life step forward. Angela D.
Graduation to me means a new step forward in the right direction of this ride called life Jason DR.
[Graduation] ... means that now I have a opportunity to show how my hard work and dedication has paid off over the years... Orlando CO.
Graduation has shown me that I can succeed. Josephina P.
To me, graduation isn't just a milestone. It is also a time to know that you are one step closer to your academic and career goal. Osazee O.
[Graduation] It's just the beginning. Mariusz S.
This graduation ceremony is a celebration of all the hard work we've done, both on our own and together. Nufi MD.
Graduation is just the beginning of the wonderful adventure into my career, and I'm amped to see where it takes me next! Brandon S.
Graduation means a step in the right direction to leading a good and prosperous life to me. Seth M.
Graduation means so much more than just getting a diploma. Lily F.
Graduation signifies the end of my journey as an education student at Harper College. Brian M.
Graduation to me means I followed through on a commitment. Graham H.
For me, graduation means a personal accomplishment that you took the time to better yourself ... Amanda T.
Graduation means that I've finally achieved the goal I've been working towards! Rebecca S.
Graduation to me means taking a step forward in making change in my family’s life. Michelle M.
[Graduation] ... means the culmination of one of my life’s adventures. Andrew T.
[Graduation means] Finally being done with this chapter of my life, and moving into the next chapter. Lissa J.
To me graduation means making my dad proud as well as turning over a new leaf... Peter W.
Graduation means being the first generation to graduate college and getting a degree. Ashley G.
[Graduation means] Achieving my goals and staying on track to complete my degree. Emi G.
[Graduation means] Success and achievement. Eva V.
