Around the world, high school and college graduates have had their celebrations halted because of the COVID-19 precautions. In universities like King’s College London and the University of Toronto, graduation ceremonies were cancelled early on back in March. However, in many institutions around Egypt and the world, commencements are postponed until an unknown later date, leaving students in limbo without closure on their achievements. While many students are waiting for their “real commencement”, some have chosen to celebrate in new and untraditional ways while staying safe. Others have felt like no celebration they hold at home will compare to the real in-person celebration. Mayar El-Bendary, Chemistry graduate from The American University in Cairo (AUC) told Egyptian Streets that while she did not have a major celebration, a few friends came to her house with balloons to celebrate. “It felt like no matter what anyone did for me, I would appreciate it so much and I’d be happy that they want me to have a taste of the celebration, but I would still feel like something is missing. I want to go to my commencement, take pictures with my family and…
Egyptian High School and College Grads Reconcile with their Alternative Celebrations
August 7, 2020
