Cardiff University students want 'graduation they deserve'
A petition calling for Cardiff University students to get "the graduation they deserve" has so far secured more than 4,000 signatures.But many students are unhappy at arrangements which mean they will not get to "cross the stage" one at a time.Third year Daisy Olyett is graduating from Cardiff University this summer, along with the class of 2020 and 2021 who couldn't have a ceremony until now because of Covid.
"You don't really ever get a moment when you're there purely for your child in the spotlight and to be able to celebrate with them.Image caption, "I think everyone wants their moment, when you start at university they sell you the moment of wearing your cap and gown, crossing the stage, smiling at your parents and closing off a chapter of your life."The current arrangements for the ceremonies "isn't exactly what we were sold at the beginning", she added.
She added: "We are however actively looking for ways to incorporate a personal element for each graduate over the course of the day, to ensure there is time for personal recognition and celebration."For two years, students missed out on the chance to don a cap and gown and collect their certificates.
Victoria Gibson, 32, from Blaenavon, was joined by family to celebrate completing her Learning Disability Nursing degree last year.
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