Jump to content

  • USF Bulls fans join us at The Bulls Pen

    It's simple, free and connects you to other South Florida Bulls fans!

  • Members do not see this ad, Register

Take A Selfie At USF Graduation, Lose Your Degree

slick1ru2

By slick1ru2
in Our Alma Mater

 Share

Recommended Posts

GaUSFBull Toro Magnifico

GaUSFBull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  263
  • Content Count:  24,750
  • Reputation:   3,107
  • Days Won:  87
  • Joined:  12/15/2009
Posted

Everyone stop your whinning when I got my USF degree there was no walking on the stage. We stood up in our seats by college they said Congradulations and then we sat down.

Were you able to find a nice frame for your parchment paper diploma? ;)

  • Upvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • Replies 56
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Popular Posts

smazza
smazza

big deal   so you have to wait a little longer   it isnt like grads have anywhere to go

Dogma
Dogma

I actually support this   When I graduated 2 years ago, the amount of rudeness on the stage due to students holding up the line was very annoying.   I know graduation is a celebration, however the

psteazy
psteazy

USF commencement is a Busch League joke.. Formula goes: Pack into sterile Sundome adorned with a few potted plants and some decorative drapes > Judy regurgitates some uninspired self-promotional di

NewEnglandBull Toro Magnifico

NewEnglandBull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  1,518
  • Content Count:  42,125
  • Reputation:   8,834
  • Days Won:  344
  • Joined:  11/29/2009
Posted

Everyone stop your whinning when I got my USF degree there was no walking on the stage. We stood up in our seats by college they said Congradulations and then we sat down.

Were you able to find a nice frame for your parchment paper diploma? ;)

Haha. Actually my diploma sits proudly on my wall at work. The hardest out of the three degrees I earned was from USF and it is the one I am most proudest of. I just wished that the university allowed students to walk up on stage during graduation during the time I was there.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Rocky Style Toro Magnifico

Rocky Style

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  109
  • Content Count:  20,998
  • Reputation:   4,525
  • Days Won:  38
  • Joined:  09/14/2007
Posted

As an alum, I love this.

As of a couple years ago, they were still doing the official photos while you are on stage. Why the need for more attention whoring? It's not about you. Get your ass off the stage and let the next person have their moment too.

No, the world doesn't need your selfie unfortunately.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
charsibb Toro Magnifico

charsibb

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  653
  • Content Count:  31,049
  • Reputation:   2,487
  • Days Won:  172
  • Joined:  08/30/2011
Posted

Everyone stop your whinning when I got my USF degree there was no walking on the stage. We stood up in our seats by college they said Congradulations and then we sat down.

 

When I was a student, we had to hold it outdoors because they hadn't invented the electric bulb yet, and we had to walk to commencement uphill in the snow, BOTH WAYS!

  • Upvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bear Toro Magnifico

Bear

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  56
  • Content Count:  4,421
  • Reputation:   708
  • Days Won:  19
  • Joined:  03/16/2013
Posted

I heard that Masiello held up the line, and Kentucky did not send him the degree. Something like that...

  • Upvote 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
charsibb Toro Magnifico

charsibb

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  653
  • Content Count:  31,049
  • Reputation:   2,487
  • Days Won:  172
  • Joined:  08/30/2011
Posted

I heard that Masiello held up the line, and Kentucky did not send him the degree. Something like that...

 

 

Now THAT's funny!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Breedwell Experienced

Breedwell

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  8
  • Content Count:  863
  • Reputation:   96
  • Days Won:  1
  • Joined:  11/20/2012
Posted

This is only while you're up on stage walking to get your diploma. Selfies can still be taken on the floor while everyone is filing in.

 

When you're in a large college such as the College of Arts and Sciences, the whole process can take a couple of hours to do. Any time you get a bunch of girls or guys who think "We're going to show out for our (greek org) or our friends" and hangout on stage, it'll take up anywhere from 15-30 seconds just as they wait for each other. Then its another X amount of time as they all have to get pictures with Judy, and then you also have another X amount of time it takes for them to do their little skits.

 

Selfies don't take as long to do, especially if one already has their phone ready, but even so, can still be disruptive on stage.

 

A lot of the outcry I hear from this new rule seems to imply that selfies at all times during graduation are disallowed. However, that graphic says while walking on stage. Which is a fraction of the actual ceremony. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
GaUSFBull Toro Magnifico

GaUSFBull

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  263
  • Content Count:  24,750
  • Reputation:   3,107
  • Days Won:  87
  • Joined:  12/15/2009
Posted

As an alum, I love this.

As of a couple years ago, they were still doing the official photos while you are on stage. Why the need for more attention whoring? It's not about you. Get your ass off the stage and let the next person have their moment too.

No, the world doesn't need your selfie unfortunately.

Actually, graduation and commencement IS about them. Who else would it be about? Graduation from college is a major accomplishment. It's a big deal.

The issue is that it's about hundreds of people all at one time. There has to be a way to speed things along, but let's not get carried away by taking away what commencement is to people.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Triple B Toro Magnifico

Triple B

Posted
  • Group:  Moderator
  • Topic Count:  1,609
  • Content Count:  74,458
  • Reputation:   10,769
  • Days Won:  422
  • Joined:  11/25/2005
Posted

Personally, I think anyone taking a selfie anywhere, anytime, should be ***** slapped ....

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bull Matrix Toro Magnifico

Bull Matrix

Posted
  • Group:  Member
  • Topic Count:  601
  • Content Count:  16,323
  • Reputation:   2,852
  • Days Won:  43
  • Joined:  01/04/2003
Posted

Selfies are the coolest thing on earth!! WE LOVE IT!!! So glad I didnt grow up in this era!!!  WOW! 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Tell a friend

    Love TheBullsPen.com? Tell a friend!

  • South Florida Fight Song

     

  • Quotes

    "He is a young and extremely gifted offensive mind, a developer of high-level talent and an elite national recruiter who brings the experience of having played an integral role from the beginning in helping to build one of the most successful programs in college football."

    - Michael Kelly on Jeff Scott  

  • Files

  • Recent Achievements

  • Popular Contributors

  • Quotes

    We've talked about getting back to being the toughest, most violent people out there. Let's be the best version of ourselves and really get back to the culture of how we (USF) used to step across the line and play anybody. Let's hold on to the culture of when they were tough … and they (opponents) knew it was going to be long damn day for themselves.

    Kevin Patrick  

×
×
  • Create New...

It appears you are using ad blocking tools.  This site is supported through ads.  Please disable in order to enjoy full access to The Bulls Pen.  Registration is free and reduces ads.

Got it!
Dismiss