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April 13th, 2009
Graduation Cord
A graduation cord refers to a string that is attached to the graduation cap and worn as part of the graduation regalia. They are also worn for aesthetic purpose so that the graduates stand out from the rest. graduation cord has been worn since the 14th century. Initially in Europe, the cords signified different tiers of learning and the students wore them as part of their daily attire. This however has changed with time. In modern days, the cords are worn during graduation ceremonies that are viewed as a rite of passage. The cords are worn alongside graduation gowns, academic hoods and caps. Graduation cords are attached to the caps and hang from their sides.
Graduation cords make for good graduation gifts to a loved on who is graduating. The cords can be made from different colors to signify the graduate’s new academic status. The cords can be made using colors that represent the colors of the academic institutions from which one graduates. People can make their own cords by using a number of strings. The strings can be twisted or plaited for enforcement. The colors that people select are not limited and a number of colors can be combined.
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