<p>My son graduated from a largish state university with a huge three day graduation with all of the different schools and departments. With all of my kids and all of the graduations and events I have to attend, I have to say, I was not looking forward to this one. I am old and tired. But I was very, very impressed with what was done at my son’s graduation ceremony. It was the best I have ever attended and I give the school a lot of credit for making it so special and wonderful. DH, kids and family who went felt the same. </p>
<p>My close friend underwent the same experience with the same prejudices when her son graduated from a big midwestern state u. Again, she and her DH were astounded at the excellent job done. </p>
<p>I am no fan of big state universities, but I give credit where due and my sons graduation, orientation, events were magnificently done. I am glad I attended both, though at the time when I had to leave the house to go, I did not feel that way.</p>