Earning a college degree is a huge accomplishment that anyone should be proud of. Whether you were the first in your family to continue onto higher education or you attended your parents’ alma mater, it takes a lot of hard work to walk out of university with a diploma.

Graduating from university is a huge accomplishment

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So when a family friend tried to convince this woman to have a joint graduation party, she refused to share the spotlight

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Only 62% of college students in the United States actually finish their degrees within six years

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While education should be a right for everyone, higher education is often seen as a privilege that not everyone has access to, due to lack of support, resources or funding. But of course, not everyone has the desire to continue their education either. ThePew Research Centerfound in 2021 that a third of men who didn’t get a degree said they simply didn’t want to, and a quarter of the same group noted that it wasn’t necessary for their career fields.

Completing a program is something to be proud of for many reasons, including the fact that only 62% of college students in the US actually finish their degree within 6 years. And college graduates that are part of minority groups should be extremely proud as well, as only 20.6% of Hispanic and 28.1% of Black Americans over the age of 25 have graduated from college.

Having a college degree can be beneficial in various aspects of a person’s life

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There’s no question that getting a degree is not for everyone. If you plan on pursuing real estate, being a firefighter, being an electrician or plumber, you might only require specific training in that field rather than a bachelor’s degree. But many jobs do require higher education, and even if you’re unsure of what you’d like to do, it can be worth the investment.

ThePew Research Centerreports that the earning gap between college graduates and those without degrees is growing. The median annual wage for those between the ages of 22 to 27 with a bachelor’s degree was $52,000 in 2021. Meanwhile, their peers without higher education earned $30,000 on average.

And if you ask Americans themselves, many who have earned a college degree will say that the experience was worth it.Half of college graduatessay their education was extremely useful in helping them grow personally and intellectually, and 44% note that their education helped open up doors to job opportunities. 38% also say going to university helped them develop specific skills and knowledge to use in the workplace.

Graduating from college is an accomplishment that deserves to be celebrated

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When it comes to celebrating the accomplishment of earning a college degree, it’s up to the individual whether they want to throw a party, have a nice dinner with their family or leave immediately after the ceremony and never return. But according toGraduationsNow, it is a landmark event that should be celebrated, because it symbolizes all of the growth and hard work a student has experienced over the past few years.

Your life may change significantly following your graduation, so it’s nice to take advantage of the opportunity to celebrate and relax for a moment before moving onto the hustle and bustle of your new career. But graduating from kindergarten, elementary school, and middle school do not need to be celebrated in quite the same way. These are accomplishments as well, but implying that kindergarten graduation and earning a degree are on the same level can come off as a bit insulting.

Readers shared their thoughts on the situation, and the soon-to-be graduate responded with some more background information

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Readers assured the OP that she deserves to celebrate her graduation however she wants to

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

Entitled Mom Goes Off On A Woman For Not Wanting To Share Her Party With A 6 Y.O.

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