To not bother going to my graduation?

[AtYourCervix]

Thought it would be nice for the DDs to go (and hopefully inspire them a bit).

But it will cost £30 a ticket (I'd need 3) plus £40 ish for gown hire.

a bit fucking expensive non~?

Didn't go to my most recent couldn't be arsed but good on you fir doing it. Have a lovely day whether you go or not. We just had a family day out instead:)

I had my graduation before christmas and Mum and DH came to watch me graduate and then met in-laws and kids after for a family meal. Glad I didnt take the boys as it was quite long (over 2 hours) and must admit I was a bit bored!!!
Dont think mum would have forgiven me though if I had missed it x

I didn't go to either of mine. Though the idea of inspiring the youngsters is a good one.

Could you point out to someone at your place of education how expensive it is? Could they waive the ticket fee at least? That is well pricey for a day of hanging around in weird clothes.

Missed the important bit:

Congratulations! Well done!

YABU - graduation is the best day ever! I loved my first graduation and can't wait to go again this year!

YANBU about the cost of tickets though.

Tis very boring, especially as mine was conducted both in Welsh and English! Didn't go to my MSc one. Splash out if it really important to you though.

Didn't go to mine (in the 90s)

But I hate anything formal really

and is very pricey (as you can say if you first graduated in the 90s)

Depending on the age of your DDs and the number of people graduating they might struggle to tolerate it.
It does sound very expensive. I dont remember having to pay for tickets at all.

DDs 13 and nearly 15.
Didn't have to bloody pay for tickets last time. And i did a bit shitly this time.

still would have been a bit nice though.