The Four Steps of Wearing a Graduation Cap

Have you all ever wondered how to wear graduation caps when you yourselves are attending a graduation ceremony in your school? Do you know, what is the correct way to wear such a cap so that it will not fall off easily? Knowing the right way to wear the cap is essential as this is one of your important and memorable days of your life. Your cap signifies the years of hard work and effort you put in during your years of study in order to graduate. It also symbolizes your hard work recognition and is an indicator of your achievements in school to others.

There are basically four main steps of wearing the cap in the correct way. The first step, which is also known as the conventional method, is to maintain the mortarboard - the square top part of the cap, smooth and even, instead of slanting the cap on your head. In this way, you can wear your cap with pride and confidence, without fearing that it would drop off your head. Once the graduation ceremony is over, you can of course tilt your cap at any angle, even if it drops off, as the important part of your life has just passed by.

The second step of wearing the cap properly during the ceremony would be to position your cap's tassel either on the left hand side or the right hand side of your cap, according to the instructions of your school. This is because different schools have different cultures, ways of teachings, and even course subjects, thus resulting in the location difference of the cap's tassel. By following this method, you would be ensured of the correct way of wearing your cap at the ceremony. Besides that, you would be able to avoid laughter from friends and even scolding from professors, and thus escape from all the embarrassment. Hence, it is definitely important for students to know the correct method of wearing graduation caps.

The next step would be to wear the cap with pride, confidence and respect. Some students may have stage fright, especially in such a joyous celebration where there are many people around. This would cause students to become nervous and scared, and when they go up the stage to collect their certificates, they may trip or fall due to their nervousness, and thus causing their graduation caps to topple over. In order to avoid such situation, you can remind yourself constantly that this is your big day.

The last method is to ensure your cap is being worn all the time until all photographs have been taken, especially pictures with your schoolmates where you all would wear the graduation caps together. This will be your unforgettable day in your life and you should enjoy this day together with friends, family and teachers.

Students should really learn the correct way to wear their graduation caps to enjoy a error-free ceremony. The four steps mentioned will greatly help you to avoid awkward situations.